# Plinky vs Simple Scan

Plinky and Simple Scan both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Simple Scan's written reviews are positive against 70% of Plinky's. Simple Scan also leads on ratings volume (672 vs 167) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plinky sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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 — 4.8 for Plinky against 4.9 for Simple Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 672 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Plinky's written reviews are positive against 88% of Simple Scan's.

Plinky ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plinky | Simple Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinky-save-and-bookmark-links/id1597187737/reviews) | **[4.9 (672 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-quick-scanner/id6477965455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **672** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 183 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Panda Club Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/735322475) | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) |

## What reviewers say

### Plinky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinky-save-and-bookmark-links/id1597187737)

Easily save and organize links from any app or browser to access later across all your Apple devices. Features include tagging, folders, reminders, and customizable widgets for quick access. Offers a free tier with an optional Pro subscription for unlimited features.

**Highlights:** Save links from any app or browser, Organize with folders and tags, Set reminders for links, Customizable widgets, Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, API for developers

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plinky Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Plinky Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Plinky Pro (New User Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Plinky Lifetime Unlock | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for saving links
- 👍 Great for organizing links
- 👍 Simple and practical
- 👍 Easy to use share extension
- 👍 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 In-app purchase broken
- 🐛 Not user-friendly for organizing
- 🐛 Outdated UI
- 🐛 No Chrome/Windows support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- In-app purchase not working
- Loud saving noise even when phone is on silent
- Cannot save emails
- Force Quit required to exit app

**Requested features**

- Google authentication option
- Option to select folders when saving links
- Ability to save emails
- Sync across multiple devices via iCloud


### 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 Plinky free?

Plinky 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, Plinky or Simple Scan?

Simple Scan is rated higher. Plinky averages 4.8 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Simple Scan averages 4.9 from 672 ratings.

### Do Plinky or Simple Scan have ads?

Neither Plinky nor Simple Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plinky or Simple Scan?

Plinky ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Scan monthly. Most recently, Plinky was updated on November 7, 2026 and Simple Scan on November 8, 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.*