SimpleDraw vs PDF Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleDraw
This intuitive drawing app offers a clean, distraction-free canvas for unleashing creativity. Redesigned for the modern era, it features a floating menu for easy access to tools and allows users to save and share their artwork.
- Distraction-free canvas
- Intuitive drawing tools
- Adjustable line width
- Save and share artwork
- Modern interface
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The original classic is back! One of the very first drawing apps on the App Store for the first iPhone, SimpleDraw was a Top 4 Productivity hit in its heyday. Now, it has been completely redesigned for the modern era. Unleash your creativity on a clean, distraction-free canvas. The intuitive drawing app designed for everyone! A Classic, Reimagined: * Modern Interface: A completely redesigned experience that is simple and beautiful. * Floating Menu: Your tools for color, line width, and clearing the canvas are always just a tap away. * Adjustable Line Width: From fine lines to bold strokes, customize your brush size with a simple slider. * Save and Share Your Art: Easily save your drawing to your Photos, send it to a friend, or share it on social media with the built-in share feature. Perfect for: * Quick sketches and ideas * Digital art and illustrations * Educational drawings and diagrams * Relaxing creative sessions * Sharing artistic moments Experience the revival of a classic. Download SimpleDraw today and turn your device into a canvas for your imagination!
PDF Scanner
Streamline your workflow with powerful PDF management tools. Scan documents, convert PDFs to voice, and organize your files with ease. Offers unlimited access through weekly or yearly subscription plans.
- Scan documents to PDF
- Convert PDF to Voice
- Edit PDF documents
- Sign PDF documents
- Compress PDF files
- Organize PDF documents
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Unlock the ultimate PDF management experience with PDF Organizer: Edit, Sign, Scan. This powerful application is designed to streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity by providing a robust set of tools for handling PDF documents with ease. In order to have unlimited access of the scanning, PDF to Voice feature, compression, subscribe to the Weekly plan for $4.99 with 3 days free trial or the Yearly plan for $19.99. Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e3u39MZ4U2plxoYHIC-C1oZ17zsCt6RdOmkGLMmtIPU/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14S_YxUAiHXSSR0lrFImlmvH4zNwHG78_Cupol_Onwho/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleDraw at none against PDF Scanner's 8. SimpleDraw also leads on device support (4 vs 1). PDF Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 199 months). On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SimpleDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpleDraw ships an update every 199 months, PDF Scanner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleDraw | PDF Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 199 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Li | Khrystyna Terletska |
Customer experience
SimpleDraw
PDF Scanner
Bugs and requests
SimpleDraw
Reported bugs
2 issues- Drawings disappear when app is closed without saving
- Difficulty remembering gesture to access second page
Requested features
4 requests- More color options
- Ability to load and edit saved drawings
- Option to draw on photos from the album
- Additional drawing tools like shapes, lines, etc.
PDF Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimpleDraw
No in-app purchases
PDF Scanner
- Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Scan any documents to PDF$9.991 Year
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- Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$14.993 Months
- Scan any documents to PDF$14.991 Year
- Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Scan any documents to PDF$19.991 Year
- Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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