Comparison

Simplifi Scout vs Scanstead

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

Head to head
About

Simplifi Scout

This app allows users to make and receive calls using their business extension and send SMS messages from their mobile device. It provides access to call history, contacts, and integrates with other business communication tools.

Highlights
  • Softphone dialer for business calls
  • Work extension forwarding
  • Contact access
  • Call history
  • SMS messaging
  • Integration with Simplifi Contact suite
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The Simplifi Scout mobile app works alongside the Simplifi Contact suite of business class UCaaS products and services. Enabling users to make calls with their business extension and send SMS messages from one location. Plus, access essential business phone features like call history, contacts, and a browser directly within the Simplifi Scout app. KEY FEATURES - Softphone dialer and interface for making and receiving calls from your dedicated work extension - Work extension forwarding to your mobile phone - Access to contacts for seamless communications - Access to call history for your extension - SMS messaging with your team - Seamlessly integrates with the Simplifi Contact suite of products

About

Scanstead

Capture property layouts and dimensions quickly using your iPhone's LiDAR sensor. Generate floor plans and measurement reports for professional use. Organize project data and export it for estimates and job management.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-based room scanning
  • Automatic dimension capture
  • Floor plan and report generation
  • Project organization
  • Export to Trusso
  • Professional use case
Features
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** Requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro** Measure properties faster with Scanstead. Scanstead uses the LiDAR sensor on supported iPhones to capture rooms, dimensions and property details—without measuring every wall manually. Whether you are preparing an estimate, documenting a remodel or collecting measurements during a site visit, Scanstead helps you move from property walkthrough to usable project information faster. SCAN WITH IPHONE LIDAR Walk through a room and capture its layout using your iPhone. Scanstead records the room structure and measurements while you scan. CAPTURE PROPERTY MEASUREMENTS Review room dimensions, wall lengths, doors, windows and other captured property details in one place. CREATE FLOOR PLANS AND REPORTS Turn your scan into clear floor plans and measurement reports that can be referenced after you leave the jobsite. KEEP PROJECTS ORGANIZED Store scans by property or project so measurements, photos and supporting information remain easy to find. SEND PROJECTS TO TRUSSO Transfer property and measurement information into Trusso to help create estimates and manage contractor jobs with less duplicate data entry. BUILT FOR REAL JOBS Scanstead is designed for contractors, remodelers, painters, flooring professionals, property managers and other professionals who need fast property measurements. SUBSCRIPTION Try Scanstead free for 7 days. After the trial, choose: • $10.99 per month • $79.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when the free trial ends unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account settings. A LiDAR-equipped supported iPhone is required for scanning features. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simplifi Scout4 screens
Scanstead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplifi Scout at none against Scanstead's 2. Simplifi Scout also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Scanstead's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Scanstead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Simplifi Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simplifi Scout against 5.0 for Scanstead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplifi Scout ships an update every 6 months, Scanstead every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simplifi Scout versus Scanstead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplifi ScoutScanstead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrightSky LLCFaregrabbr.com LLC

Customer experience

Simplifi Scout

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Scanstead

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simplifi Scout

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Scanstead

Subscriptions2
  • Scanstead Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Scanstead Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Simplifi Scout free?
Simplifi Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanstead free?
Scanstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simplifi Scout or Scanstead?
Simplifi Scout and Scanstead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Simplifi Scout or Scanstead have ads?
Neither Simplifi Scout nor Scanstead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplifi Scout or Scanstead?
Simplifi Scout ships an update every 6 months, and Scanstead every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simplifi Scout was updated on October 9, 2026 and Scanstead on September 30, 2026.

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