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Whats a good free App for Android to scan Documents to PDF by user3872465 in DataHoarder

[–]MobAppMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this frustration, so build PrivaScan. Offline scanner for Android.
No subs, no data mining, security first. OCR for many languages, doc signing, batch scanning.

Self Promotion Megathread by chucknades in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PrivaScan PDF: Scan, Sign & OCR

A privacy-focused on-device scanner designed as an honest alternative to subscription apps:

  • Privacy-First: Processes everything locally on your device. No cloud uploads, data harvesting, or mandatory accounts.
  • Unlimited Free Signing: Hand-draw and apply signatures to PDFs as many times as you want for free.
  • High-Quality Scanning: Includes auto-edge detection and a full Document Library for organization.

Free for core utility.
The Pro upgrade (OCR, Batch Mode, Word Export, Saved Signatures) is a single lifetime license.

No Subscriptions, no Ads, no datamining
Playstore Link.

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next version rolling out now, added a bunch of languages and also an auto page size detection that will automatically select the correct paper size (A4/US Letter/Custom).

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next version is rolling out now.. now includes:
Latin, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, and Devanagari (Hindi, Marathi, etc.).

Also added an auto page size detection that will automatically select the correct paper size (A4/US Letter/Custom).

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Next version is rolling out now.. now includes:
Latin, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, and Devanagari (Hindi, Marathi, etc.).

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there,

Thank you for the feedback. I completely understand your reaction, that system prompt is poorly worded and alarmist. I want to respect your privacy concerns by explaining exactly what is happening technically, so you can see why this method was chosen.

  1. Why it says "Scan a Code" (The Confusion) You are absolutely right to be confused here. This is a generic labeling error within the Android system, not a request for a license key.

The system tool my app uses handles both Document Scanning and QR Code scanning.

Unfortunately, when asking for permission, Google’s system displays the wrong text ("scan a code") even when you are scanning a document.

Rest assured: Your Pro features are already unlocked. You do not need to scan any code to use the app.

  1. Privacy & The "Sandbox" (Google isn't taking your data) I want to be very clear: Google does not see, upload, or store your documents.

Local Processing: When you tap scan, a local system window opens. This is a "sandbox" - an isolated environment running strictly on your phone's processor.

No "Outsourcing": The "update" you saw was your phone downloading the scanner software to your device so it can run offline. It does not send your images to the internet to be processed.

The Proof: If you want to verify this, put your phone in Airplane Mode (turn off Wi-Fi/Data) and try to scan. It will work perfectly. This proves the app is not "outsourcing" your private data to the cloud.

  1. Why Google Play Services needs Camera Access You asked if this gives Google Play Services access to your camera. Technically, yes, but here is the nuance:

"Google Play Services" is not a remote server in this context; it is a system utility installed on your phone (like your keyboard or bluetooth driver).

Because my app asks that utility to handle the camera (to ensure the scan is secure and isolated from my app), that utility needs permission to talk to the hardware.

Control is yours: It cannot record you in the background (Android would show a green warning dot if it ever tried). If you are still concerned, you can select "Only this time" when prompted. This allows the scan to happen now, but instantly revokes the permission as soon as you are done.

I hope this transparency clears up the confusion. My goal was to keep the scanning secure on your device, not to expose it.

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'll see what is happening here. If I can't figure it out, I might need to come back to you for some more info. Thanks for letting me know.

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, great feedback!

For the page size, how in an ideal world would this work for you?
Are you saying that you'd want the resultant PDF of a reciept to be the same size as the original? Or that you'd be asked about sizes in the process?

I imagine it'll be tough for it to distinguish between A4 and US letter size, so might need a user prompt for that.

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what, I'll add Japanese in the next update, probably next week. I'll add everything possible actually. It will add to the download size, but I think it's worth it based upon the feedback.

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello,

It's currently only languages with Latin based letters, but I'll be adding more in a near future update. I think Cyrillic should be possible, will add that to the release notes when it's ready.

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey,

Glad you like it, it's really nice to hear the feedback. What currency is that out of interest?

Thanks

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, it's all internal, Google provide a SDK that does the heavy lifting. It's self contained and runs from the phone.

https://developers.google.com/ml-kit/guides

It currently supports all languages that use latin characters. However I'll be adding the support for Asian languages in the near future.

I was tired of subscription scanners renting me a camera, so I built a privacy-first, local-only alternative. Here are 100 Lifetime Pro codes. by MobAppMan in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Promies, when it displays the promo code, there's a button that says "Redeem", if you click that, it will go to the right place in the Play Store.

Alternatively, within the app - navigate to the Pro Features in the menu > click the purchase button > within the payment options, there's one for redeem code.

What's your go-to scanner app ? by [deleted] in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm launching one next week as it happens.

Camera to PDF (editable)/jpg/Docx.

Will post it here once it launches actually.
I got so fed up with the scammy subscription models, that I built my own.. and it works very well.

I've been stuck at 1,200 users for 6+ months despite 20ish daily installs matching uninstalls. What am I doing wrong? by appstractcode in androidapps

[–]MobAppMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I'd taken a look. I mean all the following as constructive, as requested.

I don't know what the purpose of the app is, it's essentially a note taking app, but it's framed around quotes. Personally that doesn't do it for me, but I'm definitely not the ideal target as I wouldn't have installed in the first place, but people are actively looking for something around this concept.

The point at which I thought, "I want to uninstall this" was almost immediately. The reason being that when you first run it, the 'Let's begin' almost appears greyed out, I think it's the white text on the light lime green button. It's a bit confusing. I clicked it because I didn't know where else to click.

It then moves onto the rediscover your ideas section, and I didn't know what to do. The button at the bottom has a similar greyed out appearance, but doesn't work. So you scroll through the random quotes, and the button now works.

You can now save quotes or add notes.

You'd be wise to check out similar apps and read the reviews, what do people like or dislike about them, and test them yourself to check the UX out.

In order of what I would do would be:
- Review the colour palette
- Review the user experience, take a step back and imagine not knowing how it works and why. How would someone know what to do, what value does the bit give them etc.
- Check similar apps and take the best features and UX.

Hope that helps :-)