# SkanApp - AR PDF book scanner

> In stationary mode, SkanApp can scan 400 pages in 10 minutes

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.go2get.skanapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.go2get.skanapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.go2get.skanapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GO2GET
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 682,307
- **Rating:** 4.16 / 5 (2,351 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.39
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-04
- **First published:** 2016-12-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.go2get.skanapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.go2get.com](http://www.go2get.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.go2get.com/privacy-policy-skanapp.html](http://www.go2get.com/privacy-policy-skanapp.html)

## Description

SkanApp is a powerful Chrome extension designed for rapid and convenient scanning of documents, books, and receipts using augmented reality (AR). By pairing your smartphone with the Skanstick device, you enjoy a hands-free scanning experience that allows you to scan up to 400 pages in just 10 minutes. The app supports over 100 languages with offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR), ensuring privacy and no Internet dependency.

With intuitive AR buttons and physical smartphone controls, users can add voice remarks, manage scans easily in bright sunlight or demanding environments, and save files across five different destinations automatically. SkanApp supports seamless file transfer to Windows PCs and personal cloud storage and adheres to robust backup protocols to keep your data safe. Moreover, it features smart email services for splitting large files and offers versatile compatibility for various file types, enhancing your productivity and document management workflows.

## Rankings

- #84,662 — Overall

## Review summary

Users like the core ability to quickly convert physical books into PDFs and view the app as generally reliable and useful. However, repeated feedback centers on a clunky, outdated UI that’s hard to navigate, a long and convoluted workflow with insufficient filters, problems saving files, and device-specific layout issues (iPad). There’s a common call for updates and polish to improve usability and feature completeness.

### Pros

- Easy to use and fast for creating PDFs from physical books.
- Generally reliable performance with positive sentiment (users call it great/excellent).
- Useful overall quality and appreciated features.

### Cons

- Outdated and confusing UI with overly complex menus.
- Long, multi-step process with too many options and lack of filters.
- Difficult to save files / workflow complexity.
- Layout/scale issues on iPad (page size).
- Needs more frequent updates and improvements.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.go2get.skanapp)