Comparison

ScanCam vs Simple Scan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScanCam

Transform your device into a portable scanner. Capture, edit, and sign any document, then share it as a PDF or JPEG. Supports single and batch scanning with automatic border detection and various save options.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and images
  • Add e-signatures
  • Export as PDF or JPEG
  • Batch scanning mode
  • Automatic border detection
  • Cloud service integration
  • Print via Wi-Fi
Features
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Scan, Sign & Send! Turn your iOS device into a portable scanner! Scan and edit any document, put your e-signature on each page and share it in PDF or JPEG format. Key Features: * A handy iOS scanner app that can scan any document including receipts, images/photos, cards, paper notes, book pages etc * Fast, easy & perfectly designed for both iPhone and iPad * Has both single & batch mode for multiple scans. Advanced PDF Scanner app: * Scan by camera or choose photos from Camera Roll * Save scans in gray scale, black & white or color * Automatic shutter& border detection for any scannable object * Multipage scanning - scan as many pages as you like Document Editor: * E-sign any document by adding your signature to scans within the app * Re-size, rename & rotate pages by Biz Scanner * Change effect by adding grayscale, B&W or color. Document Sharing Tools: * Share your scans via email * Easy print your scans with any Wi-Fi printer * Share and upload scanned documents to cloud services like Dropbox, Evernote, Yandex Disk, Box, Google Drive or OneDrive. * Export files as PDF * Save files to Camera Roll Choose from different subscription options: - 1 Week Subscription - 1 Month Subscription - 3 Months Subscription - 6 Months Subscription - 1 Year Subscription Subscription Information: Please note: * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * You can cancel subscription anytime cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost will be identified. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase EULA: https://scancam.treadle.tech/privacy Privacy Policy: https://scancam.treadle.tech/terms Got questions or suggestions? Please don’t hesitate to email us at info@people-talent.com.my Or reach us on Facebook to get immediate support Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/peopletalenttech/ We will constantly keep Docs Scanner updated for our users by adding new features & fixing bugs, so please write your review by rating us, it will help us to improve the Docs Scanner.

About

Simple Scan

Transform your device into a powerful mobile scanner. Digitize documents, receipts, and IDs. Convert images and handwritten notes to text with OCR. Sign and mark up PDFs with a custom editor.

Highlights
  • Document scanning
  • OCR text recognition
  • PDF signing
  • Document markup
  • Batch scanning
  • Automatic border detection
  • Document organization
Features
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SimpleScan is the incredibly easy-to-use document scanner you've been looking for. Download now so you can scan ANYTHING you want, faster than ANYWHERE else, and so DEAD SIMPLE you could almost do it with your eyes closed. And it's a LOT more than fast and easy... Turn your iOS device into a powerful mobile scanner than does all the work for you, digitizing printed documents, important receipts, IDs & Passports... and even converting images and handwritten notes into text with the OCR function! It gets better... Because we're out to be the most indispensable tool in your day to day life, you can even save more time by signing and marking up your PDFs with our custom document editor. No set-up fees or long-term commitment required – SimpleScan is here to take all the confusion and hassle out of scanning, storing, and sharing your documents (and as you know, life is FULL of documents)... We're called SimpleScan for a reason: this is as easy as it gets. :) Here are just a few more reasons why SimpleScan has quickly become the top PDF scanning, text recognition, and document signing app available: • Scan, store, and save contracts, receipts, documents of any kind, paper notes, schedules, timetables, whatever! • Save multiple signatures to quickly add the one you need, fast. • With the Markup feature, you can highlight text, draw, and scribble on your docs however you want. • Our scanner automatically detects document borders, corrects angles, enhances important imagery while removing shadows, cleans up text and color, and more. Basically, you really can't mess up with this scanner if you tried. • The custom "batch scanning" feature allows you to scan as many pages as you'd like, all in one neat document. • Quickly create documents by selecting images from your Camera Roll, or uploading from anywhere else on your device. • Securely store your documents in your built-in 'document library' for sending later. • Create folders to keep all your docs neatly organized... like they should be. • The export function lets you directly share with friends, email to colleagues, or add to any other app in just a couple taps. • And plenty more! Download SimpleScan for FREE now, and LET US PROVE TO YOU that we're the last document scanning, signature adding, file storage app you'll ever need! Upgrade To SimpleScan Pro: The SimpleScan app is free to download and use forever. If you would like to upgrade to SimpleScan Pro and get unlimited access to all features within the app, we offer a 3-day free trial to make sure it's the right decision for you. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: – You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within the app – Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription By using the SimleFax App, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.danecoltd.com/simple-fax-privacy-policy/ http://www.danecoltd.com/simple-fax-terms-of-use/ We appreciate your SimpleScan reviews and feedback. Please email us at support@danecoltd.com. We have a full-time support team that is here to ensure your success with using this simple, yet powerful, scanning app. Download SimpleScan to scan from your iPhone & iPad today!

Screenshots

ScanCam4 screens
Simple Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

ScanCam and Simple Scan both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of ScanCam's written reviews are positive against 22% of Simple Scan's. ScanCam also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simple Scan's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScanCam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Simple Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ScanCam against 4.4 for Simple Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 469 and 245 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ScanCam's written reviews are positive against 22% of Simple Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, Simple Scan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScanCam versus Simple Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanCamSimple Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (469 ratings)4.4 (245 ratings)
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings469 — better245
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeople Talent Tech Sdn. Bhd.Daneco Ltd.

Customer experience

ScanCam

All ratings469 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.9%

Simple Scan

All ratings245 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

ScanCam

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes during multi-page scanning
  • Inconsistent document quality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved cropping controls
  • Cross-platform sharing
  • More language support
  • Better free version functionality

Simple Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ScanCam

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week Pro Subscription$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month Pro Subscription$7.991 Month
  • 3 Months Pro Subscription$19.993 Months
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  • 6 Months Pro Subscription$29.996 Months
  • 1 Year Pro Subscription$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Simple Scan

Subscriptions4
  • 3-Day Trial On Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 3-Day Trial On Monthly Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • 3-Day Trial On Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • SimpleScan Pro Yearly Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ScanCam free?
ScanCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Scan free?
Simple Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScanCam or Simple Scan?
ScanCam and Simple Scan are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 469 and 245 ratings respectively.
Do ScanCam or Simple Scan have ads?
Simple Scan shows ads; ScanCam does not.
Which is updated more often, ScanCam or Simple Scan?
ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Scan every 3 months. Most recently, ScanCam was updated on September 21, 2026 and Simple Scan on September 18, 2026.

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