Comparison

Plustek eScan vs LEDUP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plustek eScan

Instantly receive scanned PDF/JPG images from Plustek eScan devices directly to your iOS smartphone or tablet. Manage, edit, and share your files without needing a computer. Supports offline viewing and sharing via email or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Receive PDF/JPG scans directly
  • No computer required
  • Offline viewing and editing
  • Quick file management
  • Share via email and cloud
Features
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This app allows users to immediately receive images scanned using Plustek eScan. Note: ● The operating iOS (smartphones and tablets) MUST be iOS version 6.0 or above ● The iOS smartphone device MUST be iPhone 4 or above and have Wi-Fi connectivity Features 1. No computer operation required, receive PDF/JPG image files directly from Plustek eScan 2. Plustek eScan app can receive image files and has viewing and other functions - offline viewing, previewing, editing and deleting of images - quick and easy management and editing of files - supports any smartphone or tablet computer that has an app that can open PDF/JPG image files - share image files to e-mail, Dropbox or other related apps on your smartphone or tablet computer 3. Plustek eScan series scanner supported

About

LEDUP

This application acts as a universal remote control for specific 2020 app-enabled products. It offers a user-friendly interface that can replace or serve as a backup for your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Replaces physical remote controls
  • Controls listed 2020 app-enabled products
  • User-friendly interface
  • No further setup required
  • Backup remote functionality
Features
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LEDUP All In One remote app replaces all remote control functions for listed 2020 app enabled products.  App can be used as a backup or replacement for the physical remote controller. Ledup remote app is user friendly and requires no further setup once installed.

Screenshots

Plustek eScan3 screens
LEDUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LEDUP at 2.5 against Plustek eScan's 1.0. LEDUP also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (457 vs 2). Plustek eScan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LEDUP holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEDUP has 457 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Plustek eScan's written reviews are positive against 38% of LEDUP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plustek eScan ships an update every 2 months, LEDUP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Plustek eScan versus LEDUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlustek eScanLEDUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)2.5 (457 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews38.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2457 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlustek Inc.Aurio Lighting Inc

Customer experience

Plustek eScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

LEDUP

All ratings457 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative57.3%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral17.4%
Negative44.6%

Bugs and requests

Plustek eScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LEDUP

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tree stuck in demo mode
  • Remote and app not syncing properly
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dimming functionality
  • Improve customization options
  • Implement a more reliable timer
  • Integrate with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

Plustek eScan

No in-app purchases

None

LEDUP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plustek eScan free?
Plustek eScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEDUP free?
LEDUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plustek eScan or LEDUP?
LEDUP is rated higher. Plustek eScan averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LEDUP averages 2.5 from 457 ratings.
Do Plustek eScan or LEDUP have ads?
Neither Plustek eScan nor LEDUP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plustek eScan or LEDUP?
Plustek eScan ships an update every 2 months, and LEDUP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plustek eScan was updated on September 30, 2026 and LEDUP on October 8, 2026.

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