Skanae
by Skanae
What Skanae is
Skanae is a privacy-first document scanner for iPhone and iPad. It detects document edges and can automatically straighten and enhance captured pages. OCR and automatic document categorization run on the device, and the app works without an internet connection. Documents can stay in local storage or be stored with iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive. Skanae says data remains on the iPhone or iPad unless you choose to share it. The app requires no signup, shows no ads, and offers Face ID protection for sensitive documents. Its free download is listed as free, with no plan limits stated for that download. Skanae has an iOS app and no Android app. The maker is Skanae, headquartered at Mestecko 137, 696 15, Cejkovice. Its privacy policy says device information such as IP address, browser, and operating system may be collected.
Who it suits
It suits iPhone and iPad users who want offline scanning, on-device OCR, and several storage choices. It is not aimed at Android users because no Android app is listed.
What it does well
- On-device OCR and document categorization
- Works without an internet connection
- Automatic edge detection and enhancement
- Supports local, iCloud, Google Drive, and OneDrive storage
- Face ID protection and no signup
What to know first
- No Android app
- Privacy policy allows collection of device information
- Free download has no stated plan limits
- Storage sharing depends on user choice
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free download | Free download; the site does not state a price or plan limits | Free |
As skan.ae lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Skanae focuses on offline, on-device scanning with flexible storage and Face ID protection. Its platform support is limited to iOS, and its privacy policy mentions possible device-information collection.
Facts from Skanae's own pages
- Account and ads
- The site describes Skanae as requiring no signup and showing no ads. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Android app
- No · skan.ae, 22 Sept 2026
- Auto capture
- Yes · skan.ae, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · skan.ae, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Mestecko 137, 696 15, Cejkovice · skan.ae, 28 Sept 2026
- iOS app
- Yes · skan.ae, 22 Sept 2026
- Maker
- The press kit identifies Lukas Gergel as the copyright holder. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- OCR included
- Yes · skan.ae, 22 Sept 2026
- OCR and AI
- OCR and automatic document categorization run on the device. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The site says Skanae works without an internet connection. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The press kit says data stays on the iPhone or iPad unless the user chooses to share it. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy
- The privacy policy says the service may collect device information such as IP address, browser, and operating system. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Skanae is a privacy-first document scanner for iPhone and iPad. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Scanning
- The app detects document edges and can automatically straighten and enhance scans. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The site says the app offers Face ID protection for sensitive documents. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Storage
- The site names local storage, iCloud, Google Drive, and OneDrive as storage options. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] as its support contact. · skan.ae, 11 Oct 2026
Where Skanae stands on Freedom251
- Scanner apps#57 of 76
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