Appxy (TinyWork Apps)
Chinese mobile app developer behind Tiny Scanner, Pocket Expense, Planner Pro, and FamCal productivity apps.
Company Type
private
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Primary Market
Global
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About Appxy (TinyWork Apps)
Who owns Tiny Scanner?
Tiny Scanner is developed by Appxy, which publishes under the developer name TinyWork Apps (TinyWork Apps Technology Co., Ltd.), headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
Is Appxy publicly traded?
No. Appxy is a privately held company.
Where is Appxy based?
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, with its legal entity TinyWork Apps Technology Co., Ltd. also registered in Shanghai.
History of Appxy (TinyWork Apps)
Appxy emerged in the early 2010s as a mobile app developer targeting the global App Store and Google Play markets from China. Early titles included Pocket Expense, a personal finance tracker, and Planner Pro, a calendar and task app.
Tiny Scanner launched in 2013 on iOS and reached Google Play in 2015, growing into one of the most popular free PDF scanner apps. The company later added FamCal, a shared family calendar. In recent years the developer listing has shifted from the Appxy name to TinyWork Apps Technology Co., Ltd., the legal entity that also holds the Tiny Scanner trademark registrations.
Brands Owned by Appxy (TinyWork Apps)
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Appxy (TinyWork Apps)
private · Founded 2011 · Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Appxy (TinyWork Apps) Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Lean cost structure typical of small Chinese app studios
- +Established download base and store rankings
- +Simple freemium monetization
Considerations
- -Dependent on app store distribution and ranking algorithms
- -Chinese ownership may face data privacy scrutiny in some markets
- -No disclosed external funding limits marketing scale
Frequently Asked Questions About Appxy (TinyWork Apps)
Who owns Tiny Scanner?
Tiny Scanner is developed by Appxy, which publishes under the developer name TinyWork Apps (TinyWork Apps Technology Co., Ltd.), headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
Is Appxy publicly traded?
No. Appxy is a privately held company.
Where is Appxy based?
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, with its legal entity TinyWork Apps Technology Co., Ltd. also registered in Shanghai.
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