# Yojimbo for iPad vs Simple Scan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Scan at 88% against Yojimbo for iPad's 21%. Simple Scan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Yojimbo for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Yojimbo for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Scan has 670 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Yojimbo for iPad's written reviews are positive against 88% of Simple Scan's.

Yojimbo for iPad ships an update every 10 months, Simple Scan monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yojimbo for iPad | Simple Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yojimbo-for-ipad/id396307682/reviews) | **[4.9 (670 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-quick-scanner/id6477965455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **670** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bare Bones Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396307685) | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) |

## What reviewers say

### Yojimbo for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yojimbo-for-ipad/id396307682)

Access and manage your Yojimbo data on your iPad. This companion app syncs wirelessly with Yojimbo for macOS, allowing you to view articles, lists, documents, and sensitive information offline.

**Highlights:** Syncs with Yojimbo for macOS, Offline data access, Handles encrypted entries, View articles and documents, Access passwords and receipts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy pairing with Mac
- 👍 Access to Mac data on iPad
- 👍 Print PDF to Yojimbo capability
- 👍 Local sync for sensitive data
- 👍 Great Mac app companion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Read-only functionality on iPad
- 👎 Syncing issues (frequent)
- 👎 Outdated app, no updates
- 👎 Requires Mac app to function
- 👎 Limited functionality overall

**Reported bugs**

- Sync fails to complete
- App crashes on sync
- App crashes frequently
- Email sharing window stays open
- Sync breaks after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- iPad/iPhone app functionality
- Ability to add/edit content on iPad
- Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox)
- iPhone version
- Retina screen update


### 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 Yojimbo for iPad free?

Yojimbo for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Scan free?

Simple Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yojimbo for iPad or Simple Scan?

Simple Scan is rated higher. Yojimbo for iPad averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Simple Scan averages 4.9 from 670 ratings.

### Do Yojimbo for iPad or Simple Scan have ads?

Neither Yojimbo for iPad nor Simple Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yojimbo for iPad or Simple Scan?

Yojimbo for iPad ships an update every 10 months, and Simple Scan monthly. Most recently, Yojimbo for iPad was updated on October 18, 2026 and Simple Scan on October 18, 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.*