# AppChoices vs Scanner Z

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner Z at 4.6 against AppChoices's 2.3. AppChoices's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (343 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner Z sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AppChoices asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scanner Z holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppChoices has 343 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppChoices ships an update every 4 months, Scanner Z every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppChoices | Scanner Z |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appchoices/id894822870/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-z-scan-any-documents/id1577460746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **343** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Advertising Alliance](https://appshunter.io/developer/965882981) | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) |

## What reviewers say

### AppChoices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appchoices/id894822870)

Manage your preferences for interest-based advertising on mobile apps. This tool offers transparency into data collection by participating companies and allows you to opt out of cross-app data usage for personalized ads with a single click.

**Highlights:** Control interest-based advertising, Limit cross-app data collection, Opt out of personalized ads, Transparency with participating companies, Choose all companies with one click, Device ID-based choice tool, Token ID-based choice (beta)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Functional when following instructions
- 👍 Compact and easy to use
- 🚀 App works as intended, sends opt-out requests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buttons/toggles don't work as expected
- 🐛 Confusing/unclear instructions
- 🐛 App crashes when trying to complete opt-out process
- 🐛 Doesn't allow opting out of all companies
- 🐛 Opt-out requests don't seem to be honored

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons/toggles not functional
- App crashes when trying to complete opt-out
- Opt-out requests not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to opt out of all companies with one button
- Clearer instructions and more intuitive UI
- Confirmation that opt-out requests were successful


### Scanner Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-z-scan-any-documents/id1577460746)

Digitally capture and manage your documents. Easily scan, sign, and convert files to PDF or JPG. Organize your paperwork and share it seamlessly, eliminating the need for physical scanners.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, Sign documents, Convert to PDF/JPG, Organize files, Share documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppChoices free?

AppChoices is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scanner Z free?

Scanner Z is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppChoices or Scanner Z?

Scanner Z is rated higher. AppChoices averages 2.3 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while Scanner Z averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do AppChoices or Scanner Z have ads?

Neither AppChoices nor Scanner Z shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppChoices or Scanner Z?

AppChoices ships an update every 4 months, and Scanner Z every 3 months. Most recently, AppChoices was updated on October 29, 2026 and Scanner Z on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*