Comparison

Scanner PDF vs Simple Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Scanner PDF

This app transforms your phone into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, add signatures and stamps, and convert them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. It also features OCR for text recognition and translation, and allows direct faxing.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with phone camera
  • Convert to PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • OCR text recognition and translation
  • E-sign and stamp documents
  • Direct faxing from device
  • Cloud storage backup
Features
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PDF Scanner App is a powerful scanner that fits in your pocket! Discover a universal tool to scan any paper document and save its digital version in a wink. Scan, sign, affix and share multipage documents in high quality PDFs or JPEGs easier than ever. Enjoy the smoothest experience while scanning: - Business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets and email them back - Paper notes and sketches to always keep them at hand - Any articles and book pages for later read - Receipts to keep track of travel expenses - Business cards to save the important contacts - Rentals, credit notes, bills or any other printed documents Recognize text on your scans with OCR: - Extract and edit text from books, bills, scans, etc. - Printed and handwritten text will be automatically recognized - Translate recognized text into 100+ languages E-sign and stamp documents right on your device: - Put one or several signatures and stamps into the app - Add them to any scanned pages in a tap Share your scans via: - Email or message documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Photos - Export to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive or open in any 3rd party application Fax directly from the Scanner App: - Take photos of documents with your camera - E-sign or stamp your faxes - Fax from iPhone in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, etc. - Use delivery tracking to check fax status Have all your files within Cloud Storage: - All your Scanner App files in Cloud Storage are backed up safely so you don’t lose them Keep all the important docs at your fingertips and beat back the paper clutter easy breezy! We offer a great feature for our users called Business Pack! Now you can use one subscription to access both “Scanner PDF – Scan Documents”, "Call Recorder for Me", "Second Phone Number for Me" and "Invoice Maker app" apps simultaneously. Our “Second Phone Number for Me” app gives users the ability to have one more number without an additional sim card. One phone, two numbers! "Call Recorder" helps you to record phone calls. "Invoice Maker app" is an amazing tool for invoice creating. Great for small business! Business Pack subscription gives access to "Scanner PDF - Scan Documents", "Call Recorder for Me", "Second Phone Number for Me" and "Invoice Maker app" apps simultaneously. Basic premium subscription gives access to "Scanner PDF - Scan Documents" app only. Choose from different subscription options! Business Pack subscriptions: - 1 Week Business Pack - 1 Month Business Pack - 6 Months Business Pack - 1 Year Business Pack Basic premium Scanner subscriptions: - 1 Month Subscription - 6 Months Subscription - 1 Year Subscription * Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or 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. Help Additional Subscription Information – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – 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 Privacy Policy: https://neosus.net/privacy-policy-page/ Terms of Use: https://neosus.net/terms-of-use/

About

Simple Scanner

Transform paper documents into digital files with this scanner app. Easily convert to PDF or JPEG, edit, sign, and extract text. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience for efficient document management.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF/JPEG
  • Digital document signing
  • Text extraction from images
  • Auto document detection and cropping
  • Customizable watermarks
  • Realistic scan filters
Features
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Are you tired of dealing with piles of paper documents and clunky scanners? Look no further than the Simple Scanner app, the perfect solution for all your document management needs. With its easy-to-use interface and powerful features, Simple Scanner app allows you to quickly and easily scan any document and save it as a high-quality PDF or JPEG. And with no watermarks or ads, you can be sure that your scans will always be clean and professional. Plus, with features like text extraction and auto border detection, Simple Scanner app makes it easy to edit and share your documents with others. Say goodbye to the hassle of paper documents and hello to a more efficient and organized way of working. Download Simple Scanner today and start enjoying the benefits of a digital workflow. App Features: • No watermarks • No ads • Sign Documents digitally • Stamp Documents • Fill in documents using our custom text input tool (Size, color, Font...) • Draw and Highlight you documents easily • Create your own safety watermark • Extract Text form images • Apply realistic scan filters • Export as a high-quality PDF or JPEG • Auto Document detection and cropping to save time • Edit to perfection with fine adjustments • Save and store documents for future use • Clean & easy to use design Read our Privacy Policy at: https://simple-scanner-74b24.web.app/?page=privacy/ Read our Terms of Use at: https://simple-scanner-74b24.web.app/?page=terms/

Screenshots

Scanner PDF4 screens
Simple Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scanner PDF and Simple Scanner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Simple Scanner's written reviews are positive against 32% of Scanner PDF's. Simple Scanner also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Scanner PDF's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Scanner PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Simple Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 — 4.6 for Scanner PDF against 4.7 for Simple Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner PDF has 20K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Scanner PDF's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner PDF ships an update every 3 months, Simple Scanner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scanner PDF versus Simple Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner PDFSimple Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeosusL BERNARDES DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SOFTWARE LTDA

Customer experience

Scanner PDF

All ratings20,233 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,396 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative65.0%

Simple Scanner

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Scanner PDF

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanned documents disappearing
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation
  • Inability to access scanned documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to permanently disable subscription
  • Improved image quality and processing
  • Clearer pricing and subscription information

Simple Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scanner PDF

Subscriptions9
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Smart Business Pack3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Week Business Pack3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Business Pack3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Scanner yearly premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • 1 Year Business Pack3 Days trial$119.991 Year
2 purchases

Simple Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Simple Scanner Premium$9.991 Month
  • Simple Scanner Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner PDF free?
Scanner PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Scanner free?
Simple Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner PDF or Simple Scanner?
Simple Scanner is rated higher. Scanner PDF averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Simple Scanner averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Scanner PDF or Simple Scanner have ads?
Neither Scanner PDF nor Simple Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner PDF or Simple Scanner?
Scanner PDF ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Scanner every 2 days. Most recently, Scanner PDF was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simple Scanner on September 1, 2026.

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