# Simple Scanner - PDF Doc Scan — professional pdf documents

> Portable scanner app for digitizing documents into image or PDF formats. (iPhone/iPad app by TongSoft Information Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1531265666 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TongSoft Information Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522822281)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 919 App Store ratings · 572 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 196 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 21 more
- Released: 2020-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1531265666/reviews.md

## What is Simple Scanner?

Want a moving scanner?

The Simple Scanner is a PDF document scanner application that turns your phone into a portable scanner. you can scan documents, photos, receipts, reports, or just about anything. The scan will be saved to the device in image or PDF format. Name and organize your scan to a folder, or share it in the following ways:

 -Automatically upload JPG and PDF files to the cloud disk
 -Backup and restore synchronization files between multiple devices
 - E-mail, print, Fax
 - Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, WhatsApp, or more
 - Wifi connects directly to your computer
 - Support importing PDF files into JPG.
 - Support for adding tags for quick file search.
 - Support OCR text recognition, export text.

The Document Scanner application has all the features you need:

- Mobile phone document, automatically remove the clutter background, generate high-definition JPEG pictures or PDF files.
- A variety of image processing mode, you can manually adjust the image parameters, with a mobile phone can be paper documents, quickly turned into a clear electronic draft.
- Scan color, grayscale, or black and white
- Can be used in office, school, home and any place you want
- Automatically detects page edges
- 5 levels of contrast for clear monochrome text
- Set the PDF page size (Letter, Legal, A4, etc.)
- Thumbnail or list view, sorted by date or title
- Simple scanner are optimized to run very fast.
- Quick search by document title
- Use a password to protect your documents
- General - A single application that works on your phone!

By agreeing to use the app, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and User Terms.

Privacy Policy: https://www.tongsoftinfo.com/Simple-Scanner/Privacy-Policy.html

Terms of Use:  https://www.tongsoftinfo.com/Termsofuse.html

If you like simple scanner or have any other comments, please take a moment to write us a comment, or simply email us at simple.scanner@tongsoftinfo.com, which will help us improve our products and give you a better experience.

## Key features

- Portable document scanner
- Save as JPG or PDF
- Cloud upload and sync
- OCR text recognition
- Password protection
- Direct Wi-Fi transfer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 month subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year - send unlimited faxes | $149.99 | per year |
| 1 Month -Send unlimited faxes | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 year subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| cloud storage subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fax  15  credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fax  60  credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fax 250 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fax 600 credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fax 2000 credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| lifetime license | $89.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Simple Scanner?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 📁 Organizes documents well

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Subscription issues
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔄 Syncing problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera not working properly
- Trouble canceling subscriptions
- Scanned documents not saving correctly

**Most requested features**

- Add support for more file formats
- Improve sharing and exporting options
- Implement dark mode
- Allow importing PDFs directly

## Recent user reviews (10 of 572)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1531265666/reviews.md

### 5/5 — O melhor app scanner pra celular

*2026-08-08*

Ele é prático de ser usado e não tem marca d’água, eu já usei outros apps, mas esse sem dúvida é o melhor.

### 1/5 — not free

*2026-08-03, version 2.9.7*

not free

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2026-07-22*

Muito bom, uso há muito tempo e recomendo.

### 2/5 — Not friendly

*2026-06-04, version 2.9.7*

It’s not easy to use and you can not turn off $charge to delete app it’s a forced purchase after trial I can’t cancel until until they charge my account it’s a scam

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2026-05-13*

Muito bom e prático

### 5/5 — Simple & efficace

*2026-04-01*

Simple & efficace

### 5/5 — Sekiro

*2026-03-26*

Muito bom, bem útil

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2026-03-05, version 2.9.7*

Excelente

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-02-18, version 2.9.7*

Great app to scan your documents ! Recommended

### 5/5 — Great 👍

*2026-02-15, version 2.9.7*

Nice item to have

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Scanner

### What does Simple Scanner do?

Simple Scanner acts as a portable scanner for your mobile device. It allows you to scan documents, photos, receipts, and virtually anything else, converting them into high-definition JPEG images or PDF files. The app helps organize these scans and offers various sharing and backup options.

### What are the key features of Simple Scanner?

Key features include automatic background clutter removal, multiple image processing modes with manual parameter adjustment, the ability to scan in color, grayscale, or black and white, automatic page edge detection, and adjustable PDF page sizes. It also supports OCR text recognition, cloud uploads, and direct Wi-Fi computer connections.

### Is Simple Scanner free to use?

The application is available for free download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or remove limitations. The specific details of what is included in the free version versus paid options are typically found within the app's store listing or settings.

### What devices is Simple Scanner compatible with?

The app is designed to work on your phone, implying compatibility with both Android and iOS devices. It is optimized to run fast and provides a single application experience across different mobile platforms.

### How can I use Simple Scanner for my business or schoolwork?

You can use Simple Scanner to digitize important documents like invoices, contracts, or study notes. The ability to organize scans, add tags for quick searching, and export text via OCR makes it useful for managing business records or academic materials. Sharing options also facilitate collaboration and distribution.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.7 — 2025-08-27

===2.9.7===
—bug fix

### 2.9.6 — 2025-08-23

===2.9.6===
—bug fix

### 2.9.5 — 2023-12-28

===2.9.5===
—bug fix

### 2.9.4 — 2023-11-08

===2.9.4===
—bug fix
—Add multi-device sync function

### 2.9.3 — 2023-10-28

===2.9.3===
—bug fix
—Add multi-device sync function

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