# Simple Scanner vs Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Scanner at 4.8 against Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor's 4.6. Simple Scanner also leads on ratings volume (929 vs 69). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Scanner has 929 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 95% positive.

Simple Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scanner | Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (929 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1531265666/reviews)** | [4.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scan-scanner-pdf-editor/id1540220827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **929** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 95.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TongSoft Information Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522822281) | [Mizh LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527381296) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1531265666)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, photos, and receipts. Save scans as images or PDFs, organize them with folders and tags, and share them via cloud services, email, or direct Wi-Fi transfer. Features include OCR text recognition and password protection.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month -Send unlimited faxes | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 year subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 year subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| cloud storage subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Year - send unlimited faxes | $149.99 | per year |
| 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 reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scan-scanner-pdf-editor/id1540220827)

Easily scan documents to PDF or JPG with automated image capture, border detection, and photo enhancement. Recognize text with OCR, add e-signatures, and share files. This app offers advanced features at a lower price point, making it ideal for professionals and students.

**Highlights:** Automated document scanning, OCR text recognition, E-signature functionality, PDF and JPG export, Image enhancement filters, Tag-based file organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Scanner free?

Simple Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor free?

Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Scanner or Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor?

Simple Scanner is rated higher. Simple Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 929 ratings, while Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 69 ratings.

### Do Simple Scanner or Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor have ads?

Both Simple Scanner and Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Scanner or Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor?

Simple Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Scanner was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simply Scan Scanner PDF Editor on October 24, 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.*