# ScanCam vs Simple Scan

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanCam | Simple Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancam-scanner-for-iphone/id1278581763/reviews) | [4.4 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-docs-pdf-ocr/id1510561254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **469** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 35 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [People Talent Tech Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276114260) | [Daneco Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/418615960) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancam-scanner-for-iphone/id1278581763)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Pro Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful signature feature
- 🔒 Secure document storage
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cropping issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Lack of updates
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during multi-page scanning
- Inconsistent document quality

**Requested features**

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


### Simple Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-docs-pdf-ocr/id1510561254)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Day Trial On Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-Day Trial On Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| 3-Day Trial On Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| SimpleScan Pro Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*