Finally!! A PDF scanner that works.
I’ve been trying countless PDF scanners including Adobe Scan, Microsoft lens, built-in iOS notes scanner, etc.
I needed to be able to save my scans to a specific folder in OneDrive on my iPhone and most importantly needed the scanned PDF’s to be searchable. Having the scanned documents searchable is key so that I don’t have to come up with a file name for each scan in order to find what I’m looking for in the future.
All of the other apps that I tried ‘sort of’ worked but all had some sort of issue that kept me from having a streamlined solution. Issues included everything from account sign problems (endless loop) to OCR not working properly.
This Simple Scan App is perfect. It does everything I need. Thank you to the developer(s) :) I finally have a streamlined and searchable paperless solution.
Highly recommend!
UPDATE 2026.09.03
Recent versions have a glitch when saving to OneDrive. The filename field is hidden until you pull down on the screen a few millimetres and then release. It’s an odd glitch that’s a bit frustrating but pulling down only takes a quick sec and then it works. Also, it doesn’t seem to remember my preferred OneDrive folder so I have to drill down to the correct folder every time. Otherwise it’s a great little app that I use every day.
I needed to be able to save my scans to a specific folder in OneDrive on my iPhone and most importantly needed the scanned PDF’s to be searchable. Having the scanned documents searchable is key so that I don’t have to come up with a file name for each scan in order to find what I’m looking for in the future.
All of the other apps that I tried ‘sort of’ worked but all had some sort of issue that kept me from having a streamlined solution. Issues included everything from account sign problems (endless loop) to OCR not working properly.
This Simple Scan App is perfect. It does everything I need. Thank you to the developer(s) :) I finally have a streamlined and searchable paperless solution.
Highly recommend!
UPDATE 2026.09.03
Recent versions have a glitch when saving to OneDrive. The filename field is hidden until you pull down on the screen a few millimetres and then release. It’s an odd glitch that’s a bit frustrating but pulling down only takes a quick sec and then it works. Also, it doesn’t seem to remember my preferred OneDrive folder so I have to drill down to the correct folder every time. Otherwise it’s a great little app that I use every day.
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Response from developer
Per the issues you mention: OneDrive cannot be used for saved folder destinations. This is a limitation of the OneDrive app, that only partially supports integration with the Files app. It supports file-level integration, but not folder-level integration. So that's out of our control. The bug with the file name appearing is an iOS bug that has been there since iOS 26 shipped. We have reported it to Apple. You can avoid the need to do that by creating a custom file destination that asks for the file name, which will prompt you before browsing for where to save it. It even provides helpful AI suggestions based on the OCR'd text. Hope this helps!
Best Scanner App in the Whole Damn GAME
If you're focused on saving time and being efficient and having your scans and work-anywhere lifestyle work quickly, then this is the app for you. It's just hands down always works, captures scans quickly and efficiently. I use this app probably 10,000 times a day, I feel like. It's incredible, and the developers need to be praised for thoughtful design and UI. Keep up the good work! Super stoked on this app! A must-have for anyone with a phone. Period. The end. 🤙❤️🙏⚡️💪
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Scan made easy
So handy. Scan documentation, invoices, etc. great product
A Staple
One of those apps that should be built in but isn’t. And the developer made it well. Pull it out, use it, move on with your day. Just works. For you have it til you need it. Life wouldn’t be the same without it. Other apps always have some tiny little catch. This one does not. Very “as advertised”
Easy
It does what is says
Thank‘s
Always a good help.
I ❤️ Greg
This and drafts save me so much time and effort
Amazing
So well designed and functional. Highly recommend.
Flawless mobile scan and easy!
I have added a one touch control on my control center that pulls up the Simple Scan app. I use it all the time, even though I have a desk scanner the simplicity and features of this app are hard to beat.
It takes me literally five seconds to get a one page scan file filed or sent to my photos. Highly recommended!
It takes me literally five seconds to get a one page scan file filed or sent to my photos. Highly recommended!
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Horrible
Every so often when scanning a document it glitches out horrible app.
Great Scanning App for iPhone
This is the one to get. No ads. Great interface. Works flawlessly.
Great App For document Scanning
I used to only scan documents via the Apple Notes app or via Files App Document Scan Option. Now, I can do it whenever I want and even save the documents DevonThink or other Apps. Cool!
Big bug
I love this app but it has a bug that makes it almost useless. When trying to save a scanned doc there is no way to name or rename it now before saving. It seems to have disappeared. Please fix!!!
Best PDF Scanner
Nothing compares to this Scanning APP. Get your documents digitized.
Fast, Smart & "Simple"
Great app. Does what it says it does, and does it well. Don't miss using the different setups & routing automations: so good.
Perfect
This is the perfect scan app. Straightforward and flexible.
Perfect
Fast. Easy. Powerful. I don’t scan often, and sometimes dread it. But Simple Scan takes all the friction out. It finds and creates normalized scans quickly, and makes delivering the scan straightforward and easy. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Too Simple
Can’t import files from Photos or Files apps, which seems standard with iOS scanning apps, so a bit too simple
Best scan process
Nice update naw adds color icons!
This easy app allows
▶️ “I want this, in this format, sent here.”
One button and done. ✅
This easy app allows
▶️ “I want this, in this format, sent here.”
One button and done. ✅
Simple as in the name… but powerful and respects your provacy
Was looking for a replacement for my old go-to scanning app which keeps on increasing the price and wants to run my private information through their AI system! This no-frills app that respects your privacy allows me to create a shortcut that I can tap and automatically save a scan to a default folder. I can use and process later.
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