# Rank Things vs Simple Scan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Simple Scan at 670 against Rank Things's 11. Simple Scan also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rank Things sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Simple Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rank Things against 4.9 for Simple Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Scan has 670 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rank Things ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Scan monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rank Things | Simple Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rank-things-decision-maker/id1562612139/reviews)** | [4.9 (670 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-quick-scanner/id6477965455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **670** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computer Techniques LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317554489) | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) |

## What reviewers say

### Rank Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rank-things-decision-maker/id1562612139)

This app helps you make decisions and discover your true preferences by comparing items head-to-head. It uses sorting algorithms to provide a definitive ranking of your choices, from movies to vacation spots. Share your results easily or track changes over time.

**Highlights:** Head-to-head comparisons, Science-backed rankings, Efficient comparison algorithms, Ready-made lists from Gallery, Ranking history tracking, Exportable results (text/image), Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock (Annual) | $2.99 | per year |


### Simple Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-quick-scanner/id6477965455)

Easily convert paper documents into searchable PDFs or images in seconds. This app offers a streamlined scanning experience without cluttering your existing notes, with options to share directly via email, messages, or other applications. Enjoy private, on-device processing with no ads.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF or JPEG, Searchable PDFs with OCR, Share scans via email, messages, or system share sheet, Custom file destinations, File naming suggestions (Apple Intelligence required), On-device processing, No ads

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No ads or privacy concerns
- 💡 Customizable workflows
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔧 Cropping could be improved
- 🔧 Inability to name scans before saving

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on multi-page scans for some users
- Issues with importing files from other apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to tag scans
- Favorite file/app destination options
- More image adjustment tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rank Things free?

Rank Things 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, Rank Things or Simple Scan?

Rank Things is rated higher. Rank Things averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Simple Scan averages 4.9 from 670 ratings.

### Do Rank Things or Simple Scan have ads?

Neither Rank Things nor Simple Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rank Things or Simple Scan?

Rank Things ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Scan monthly. Most recently, Rank Things was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simple Scan on October 14, 2026.

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