# SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan vs MarkPlanApp

The clearest difference is rating: MarkPlanApp at 5.0 against SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan's 4.4. MarkPlanApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MarkPlanApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

MarkPlanApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan has 79 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan ships an update every 4 days, MarkPlanApp every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan | MarkPlanApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplescan-pdf-contract-scan/id1568011528/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markplanapp/id6801763654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [Javier Cuellar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801763656) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplescan-pdf-contract-scan/id1568011528)

This app transforms your iOS device into a powerful document scanner. It offers advanced editing, AI-powered summarization, and OCR text extraction. Seamlessly manage, sign, and share your documents with iCloud sync and Siri shortcuts.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning with device camera, Advanced editing, rotation, and color adjustments, Digital signature and annotation tools, AI-powered document summarization, OCR for text extraction, iCloud sync and Siri shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| SimpleScan Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlimited | $99.99 | one-time |


### MarkPlanApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markplanapp/id6801763654)

This app allows users to mark up PDFs of blueprints with installation details, photos, and comments. It provides a documented history of work phases and team roles, accessible even without an internet connection. All project information is organized in one place for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Mark installations on PDF blueprints, Attach photos and videos, Offline functionality, Team collaboration with permissions, Document work phases, Project history logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan free?

SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MarkPlanApp free?

MarkPlanApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan or MarkPlanApp?

MarkPlanApp is rated higher. SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan averages 4.4 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while MarkPlanApp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan or MarkPlanApp have ads?

SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan shows ads; MarkPlanApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan or MarkPlanApp?

SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan ships an update every 4 days, and MarkPlanApp every 3 days. Most recently, SimpleScan PDF Contract Scan was updated on October 15, 2026 and MarkPlanApp on October 18, 2026.

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