Show HN: Unscanny – an app designed to turn screenshots into actions

Ever had to manually type out a phone number from a screenshot? Or worse — switch between your photo gallery and WhatsApp just to write someone a message? That frustration led me to build something simple but powerful.

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!

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