Ad Scan

AdScan reveals top-performing ads with spend data, but it only covers UK, EU and Brazil markets.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

At a glance

Starts at $9.95 per month Includes unlimited access, saves ads in your library, and check spend functionality.

Free tier No

Platforms Web

Best for Marketers targeting specific regions

Not for Marketers requiring global insights

3.8 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

AdScan helps spot top performers in certain ad libraries. But it lacks global coverage for broader insights.

✓What it does well

Instant Spend RevealClick a button and see real-time spending data directly in Meta’s ad library.

Competitor AnalysisCompare your strategies with those of top advertisers based on spend signals.

Save Ads EasilyDirectly save winning ads to your personal library for future reference.

✕Where it falls short

Limited Market CoverageOnly supports UK, EU and Brazil; missing international insights.

No Direct AI CloningCan’t automatically clone ads or generate new creatives.

Manual Filtering RequiredNeeds manual sorting to find the top-performing ads among a large number.

Key features

Chrome ExtensionInstalls as a Chrome extension for easy access during ad library browsing.

Real-time DataProvides updated reach and demographic data directly from Meta’s Ad Library.

Competitor ResearchHelps in researching competitor strategies by showing active ads with spend data.

Spend ValidationUses transparency signals to validate ad performance based on actual spending figures.

Questions about Ad Scan

What does Ad Scan do?

Ad Scan reveals top-performing ads with spend data. It installs as a Chrome extension and shows real-time spend, reach and demographic data directly in Meta's Ad Library, helping marketers research competitor strategies and save winning ads to a personal library.

How much does Ad Scan cost?

Ad Scan starts at $9.95 per month, and there is no free tier. According to its Toolio listing, that price includes unlimited access, saving ads to a library and the spend-check feature.

Which markets does Ad Scan cover?

Ad Scan only covers the UK, EU and Brazil markets. It is best for marketers targeting specific regions, and Toolio marks it as not for marketers who need global insights.

What are the limitations of Ad Scan?

Beyond its limited market coverage, Ad Scan cannot automatically clone ads or generate new creatives. Finding the top-performing ads among a large number also requires manual sorting, which the reviewer lists among its shortcomings.

How does Toolio score Ad Scan?

Ad Scan has a Toolio score of 3.8 out of 5, given by Alex after real use on 4 Oct 2026. The reviewer says it helps spot top performers in certain ad libraries but lacks global coverage for broader insights.