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Skanae

Freemium#60 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps

Skanae: A privacy-focused iOS scanner with offline OCR, capture automation, and cloud connections. Ranked #60 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for private offline scanning on iPhone.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Private offline scanning on iPhone
Free plan
Yes
OCR included
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- On-device OCR, AI categorization, and offline processing
- Automatic edge detection, capture, enhancement, and straightening
- Face ID protection with iCloud, Google Drive, and OneDrive connections
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iPhone and iPad
- Some features require a subscription
- Cloud connections are limited to three listed services

Our verdict on Skanae

Skanae is a document-scanning app for iPhone and iPad, designed for people who want to capture, improve, read, and organize documents without sending core processing away from the device. It detects document edges automatically, captures scans, straightens and enhances them, performs OCR, and categorizes documents with on-device AI. The app works offline, does not require an account, and supports Face ID protection, making it a fit for private personal documents and users who prefer an iOS-only workflow.

Privacy and offline operation are Skanae’s clearest differentiators. Local processing covers scanning, OCR, enhancement, and document categorization, while files can remain stored on the device. iCloud synchronization provides an Apple-focused option for keeping scans available across supported devices, and direct connections to Google Drive and OneDrive extend storage choices beyond Apple’s ecosystem. Users looking for a scanner centered on local handling should find this combination more relevant than a service built around account-based storage.

Skanae follows a freemium model: the basic version is free, while some features require a subscription. The published product details do not specify separate paid plan names or subscription amounts, so the main buying decision is whether the free basic experience covers the required workflow. Choose Skanae for private, offline scanning on iPhone or iPad with OCR, automated capture, and selected cloud connections. Choose an alternative if Android support, broader platform coverage, or a different storage ecosystem is essential.

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Skanae pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Skanae fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
iOS app	Yes
Android app	No
OCR included	Yes
Searchable PDF	Not verified
Auto capture	Yes
Multipage PDF	Not verified
Scan limit	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	iOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive
Pricing	Free plan
Website	skan.ae
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Skanae integrations

Skanae lists 3 integrations on its own site.

iCloud
Google Drive
OneDrive

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