Short answer
EventScan's page is clear: snap a photo, upload from the camera roll or paste a screenshot, and AI reads the date, time and location into an event; one image can hold several events, one tap adds them to Apple or Google Calendar, you can share by iMessage or export .ics, and the free tier scans up to 5 events a month with Pro unlimited. SnapCal's free tier is 10 recognitions a month, one event per screenshot, written to the iPhone calendar and optionally Feishu Calendar, with a subscription or lifetime membership for unlimited use. For Google Calendar and several events in one image, pick EventScan; for Chinese chat screenshots plus Feishu, pick SnapCal. Third-party facts checked 2026-10-16.
The differences at a glance
| EventScan | SnapCal | |
|---|---|---|
| What it mainly does | Per its page: snap a photo, upload from the camera roll or paste a screenshot; AI reads date, time and location; scans several events in one image; one-tap add to Apple or Google Calendar; iMessage share or .ics export; scan history | Triggered from the share sheet, a Shortcut or the in-app Recent Screenshots; a confirmation screen lets you edit title, date, time and place; writes to the iPhone calendar and can sync to Feishu Calendar; one screenshot makes one event |
| Platform and requirements | iPhone; iOS 16.6 or later; English interface only (languages listed on the store page) | iPhone |
| Price | Free to download in the US store; the page says up to 5 events a month are free and Pro unlocks unlimited; Pro price: not verified | Free tier of 10 recognitions a month; subscription US$1.99 monthly or US$9.9 yearly, or a lifetime membership |
| Where data goes | The page does not say how images are sent or kept: not verified | The screenshot is compressed and sent to an AI service for recognition and not kept afterwards; on-device OCR is only for the preview and is not uploaded |
| Store reputation (check date) | US rating 3.8 from 14 ratings; latest update 1.9.1 (2026-10-06) | See each App Store page for current details |
Third-party entries come from the other product's official pages (read on 2026-10-16) and are its own statements, not our tests. Prices and requirements change, so check the official page on the day you download. "Not verified" means we did not see it on an official page, not that it does not exist. Our own column comes from our home page and privacy policy.
When to pick EventScan
- A single flyer or schedule holds several events, such as shift rosters or fixtures, and you want them scanned in one go.
- You use Google Calendar and want one-tap add, or an .ics file to send to others.
- You scan only a few times a month and 5 free events are enough.
When to pick SnapCal
- You recognize more than 5 screenshots a month and want a wider free allowance (10 a month), then a subscription or lifetime plan.
- You want a Chinese interface and your screenshots come from Chinese chats and notices in WeChat or Feishu.
- You want events written to the iPhone calendar and synced to Feishu Calendar.
Limits of SnapCal
- One screenshot makes one event, so an image with several events has to be captured in several passes.
- The screenshot is compressed and sent to an AI service for recognition (not kept afterwards), so it is not purely on-device; on-device OCR is only for the preview and is never uploaded.
- iPhone only for now: no Mac or Android version.
Three things to test yourself before you commit
- Take a roster with several dates and compare: EventScan scans several at once, SnapCal makes one event per screenshot.
- Take 3 Chinese group notices and compare the times and places they extract and whether you can edit each field on the confirmation screen.
- Count how many you recognize in a month: past 5, EventScan's free tier hits its limit.
Moving over from EventScan, or using both
EventScan writes events to the Apple or Google calendar you choose, so saved events need no migration. To switch to SnapCal, clear any unsaved events from EventScan's scan history first, then install SnapCal and use the share sheet or Recent Screenshots for new ones. The two coexist without trouble and neither touches existing calendars.
FAQ
What is the free allowance in EventScan?
Its page says up to 5 events a month are free. SnapCal's free tier is 10 recognitions a month, then a subscription or lifetime membership.
Can EventScan read several events in one image?
Its page says yes. SnapCal makes one event per screenshot at the moment.
Does EventScan upload my images?
Its page does not say where processing happens or how long images are kept, so we mark it not verified. SnapCal compresses the screenshot, sends it to an AI service and does not keep it after recognition.
I use Feishu Calendar. Can I use EventScan?
Its page mentions only Apple and Google Calendar, so Feishu support is not verified; SnapCal can sync to Feishu Calendar.
Sources and check dates
- EventScan: Picture to Calendar App Store 页面（美区，Apple iTunes Lookup 读取） (checked 2026-10-16)
