Show HN: Unscanny – an app designed to turn screenshots into actions
Meet Unscanny – an app designed to turn screenshots into actions.
It all started when I kept seeing local businesses post their phone numbers on Instagram stories. No clickable links, just plain numbers. I had to screenshot, open my phone app, and type the number manually. Even worse, some said “DM us on WhatsApp or Telegram” — again, no links, just text.
So I built Unscanny, an app that: Lets you share a screenshot directly from your gallery Detects phone numbers and emails in the image Gives instant actions like Call, Message on WhatsApp/Telegram, Send Email, or Copy
But I didn’t stop there.
Someone sends you their IBAN as an image? Unscanny detects it and lets you copy it instantly. Need to send crypto and they send their wallet address as a QR code screenshot? Unscanny scans it and gives you the address in one tap.
All the annoying bits — gone.
Available now:
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unscanny/id6739267314
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goktug.uns...
Built from real pain points. If you've ever typed something you could've just tapped — Unscanny is for you.
Would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or feature ideas!
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120004
And on my Pixel I can just hold the "pill" and circle the text, or I open the photos app and do it there. Or if I wanted to, I could install Google Lens and use that, for free.