Comparison

Simple Notary vs SnapDocs

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

Head to head
About

Simple Notary

This app offers a modern, digital alternative to traditional paper notary journals. It allows users to create non-editable, cloud-saved notary entries, ensuring accessibility and preventing data loss. Streamline your workflow and eliminate the need for handwriting with this digital solution.

Highlights
  • Digital notary journal
  • Non-editable entries
  • Cloud-based storage
  • Eliminates handwriting
  • Modern alternative to paper
  • Speeds up workflow
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Simple Notary was created to provide a modern alternative to the typical paper notary journal. Simple Notary gives you a way to create non-editable notary entries that are saved in a cloud base system. When paper journals get lost all your entries get lost with it. With Simple Notary, all of your entries are saved in the cloud base system providing you access anywhere without the worry of losing entries. Our application will help the public notary keep a record of notary journal entries at all times without the need for paper and pen. Once you start using Simple Notary you can say goodbye for good to your paper journal. Simple to use - Simple Notary will speed up your workflow by taking away all the handwriting associated with paper notary journals. **A public notary should always check their state requirements and laws in order to guarantee compliance before transferring to any type of electronic notary journal.** -Simple Notary All Access Subscription: This subscription lets you create as many notary entries as you need. *Monthly: $2.99 -Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase For Simple Notary Privacy Policy please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/simple-notary-privacy-policy/home For User License Agreement (EULA) please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For any question about Simple Notary please email us at: simple.notary.journal+privacy.policy@gmail.com

About

SnapDocs

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Digitize paper contracts, notes, and reports into clean, high-quality digital PDFs. Organize, sync, and share your scanned files effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Powerful PDF scanner
  • Smart document organizer
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Export as PDF or image
  • Multi-page scanning
  • Digitize paper documents
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Instantly turn your iPhone into a powerful document scanner and PDF scanner. SnapDocs is the simple, fast document scanning app you need to digitize your life and go paperless. Transform paper contracts, notes, whiteboards, and reports into clean, high-quality digital documents with just a tap. Built on Apple's VisionKit, SnapDocs acts as a smart portable scanner in your pocket, delivering perfect scans every time. Your All-in-One Scanning Solution: Powerful PDF Scanner: Effortlessly scan multiple pages and combine them into a single, shareable PDF document. scan to pdf has never been easier. Smart Document Organizer: More than just a scanner, SnapDocs helps you organize your digital files. Keep your important documents tidy, searchable, and always accessible. Seamless iCloud Sync: Your scans automatically sync across your iPhone and iPad. Start a scan on one device and finish it on another. Share with Ease: Export your scans as universally compatible PDF or image files to email, messages, or your favorite cloud storage apps. SnapDocs is the essential tool for students, professionals, and anyone looking to reduce clutter. From multi-page reports to single-page notes, it’s the only scanner app you need. Download SnapDocs now and create your first scanner PDF in seconds!

Screenshots

Simple Notary4 screens
SnapDocs1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notary at 5.0 against SnapDocs's 4.2. Simple Notary also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). SnapDocs's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Simple Notary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and SnapDocs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Notary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapDocs has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notary ships an update every 9 days, SnapDocs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Notary versus SnapDocs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NotarySnapDocs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin MartinezMatthew Adams

Customer experience

Simple Notary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SnapDocs

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Notary

Subscriptions1
  • All Access14 Days trial$2.991 Month
1 purchases

SnapDocs

One-time1
  • Developer Donation$1.99

Questions

Is Simple Notary free?
Simple Notary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapDocs free?
SnapDocs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Notary or SnapDocs?
Simple Notary is rated higher. Simple Notary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SnapDocs averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Simple Notary or SnapDocs have ads?
Neither Simple Notary nor SnapDocs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notary or SnapDocs?
Simple Notary ships an update every 9 days, and SnapDocs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Notary was updated on October 22, 2026 and SnapDocs on October 24, 2026.

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