Plustek eScan vs BN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Receive PDF/JPG scans directly
- No computer required
- Offline viewing and editing
- Quick file management
- Share via email and cloud
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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
BN
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for convenient smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous multi-device control
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BN at 4.7 against Plustek eScan's 1.0. BN also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). Plustek eScan's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BN has 1.9K 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 19% of BN's.
Plustek eScan ships an update every 2 months, BN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plustek eScan | BN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 18.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plustek Inc. | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC |
Customer experience
Plustek eScan
BN
Bugs and requests
Plustek eScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BN
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices randomly disconnecting
- Schedules not working as expected
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved scheduling features
- Better integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Plustek eScan
No in-app purchases
BN
No in-app purchases
