# Simply Scan documents — Fast scanning plus B&W photos

> Fast, simple document scanner and black-and-white camera app. (iPhone/iPad app by James Hudson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scan-documents/id711407604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scan-documents/id711407604/reviews.md

## What is Simply Scan documents?

Instantly scan documents with your iPhone or iPad camera, ready to be printed, filed or emailed. Other apps are slow and complicated, have too many controls, make you sign up for services, or require you to edit and tweak every page. None of that here: just line up the document and click! The scans are automatically stored in your camera roll.

Photography is also a popular use for this app. Simply Scan out-hipsters all the hipster photo apps if you use it to take gritty black-and-white photos.

Features

• super-fast realtime filter lets you see how your scans will look instantly.
• captures printable pages even in bad lighting conditions.
• saves high-quality scans at the maximum native camera resolution.
• rapid capture: line up the next page instantly while the previous page is saving.
• saves straight to its own photo album, ready for emailing, printing, or filing.
• adjust whiteness level in realtime, if needed.
• automatic conversion to grayscale, ready for printing.
• optional "256 shades" add-on to turn Simply Scan into a high-powered black-and-white camera with full grayscale control.
• sleek, minimal look - no glitter and chrome.

It works like this:

1. Hold your device over the page you want to scan.
2. If needed, adjust the whiteness slider to get clear text and images.
3. Press the camera shutter button.
4. Repeat step 3 for every page.
5. Go to the "Scans" album in your photo roll to share, print, or store your scans.

Note, you need to give permission for Simply Scan to access your photo library. This can be changed later in the Settings app.

"Kokosnuss" scans by Dean Whitbread.

## Key features

- Real-time filter for instant preview
- High-quality scans in bad lighting
- Rapid capture for multiple pages
- Automatic grayscale conversion
- Sleek, minimal user interface
- Optional grayscale camera add-on

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "256 Shades" Slider Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scan-documents/id711407604/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Tool

*2014-06-22*

Works really well and takes amazing black and white photos. Highly recommend this application. Pavlos

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2013-12-20*

You can do a better job taking a picture with your camera phone this app does not deserve 1 star but it's the lowest I can givecit

### 5/5 — Simple, easy to use doc scanner with a dark secret

*2013-10-08*

Yes, it does everything it says it does. It scans documents very easily. But hidden behind this simple exterior is the most marvellous monochrome camera app. Why? Because you can open up the aperture to blinding white all the way back down to utter darkness. It is responsive, fast opening and fast saving. Which makes it my favourite black and white Noir photography app. Ever. Just a few tweaks needed - for example, turn off autofocus, turn on manual would be nice. And I'm sure improvements are coming. If you want fantastically dramatic monochrome images, use this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Simply Scan documents

### Does Simply Scan have ads?

Yes, Simply Scan contains advertisements within the application.

### What is the user rating for Simply Scan?

Simply Scan has a user rating of 4.0 stars based on 4 ratings.

### What devices does Simply Scan support?

Simply Scan is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

### How often is Simply Scan updated?

The latest version, 1.1.8, was released on June 6, 2023. Updates are provided by the developer, James Hudson.

### What is the age rating for Simply Scan?

Simply Scan is rated 4+ for age appropriateness.

### Can I adjust the whiteness level in Simply Scan?

Yes, you can adjust the whiteness level in real-time using a slider to ensure clear text and images in your scans.

### How does Simply Scan compare to other scanner apps?

Simply Scan is designed to be faster and less complicated than other apps, avoiding sign-ups and excessive editing controls.

### What are the in-app purchase options for Simply Scan?

There is an optional "256 shades" add-on available, which enhances Simply Scan into a high-powered black-and-white camera with full grayscale control.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2023-06-06

- bug fixes
- performance improvements
- updated to latest iOS

### 1.1.6 — 2019-02-18

• some users were having problems allowing photo album access; this should now be fixed. A special "thank you" to those users who reported this bug!
• the app will now direct you to the correct settings page, if needed, so you can easily allow photo album access.

### 1.1.5 — 2018-12-07

- improved settings screen
- “share app with friends” button, as requested.

### 1.1.4 — 2018-11-27

Better layout and performance boosts for all the beautiful new Apple devices.

### 1.1.3 — 2016-06-23

• updated for iPhone6S/+
• improved UI

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