CamScan vs SimpleNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CamScan
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CamScan turns your iOS device into a portable document scanner. Quickly capture documents using your camera, manually crop for perfection, and save your scans as high-quality files. Easily export and share your PDFs with just a tap. CamScan Premium Subscription Information: Joining the CamScan Premium Subscription enables a 7-day free trial followed by a monthly membership fee. β’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. β’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. β’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. β’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy : https://appstack.wixsite.com/apps/policies Terms of Service : https://appstack.wixsite.com/apps/terms
SimpleNote
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SimpleNote β Your smart task & notes app Organize your day in style β from quick thoughts to important reminders. With SimpleNote, you can take notes, manage tasks, and get reminded β all in one clean and elegant interface. Key Features β’ Create tasks with title, description & category β’ Set due dates and reminders β’ Organized views: Work, Personal, Important & more β’ Dark mode β optimized for day & night use β’ Local storage β your data stays on your device β’ Create & manage tasks efficiently Privacy first Your tasks are never stored in the cloud. No account needed. No hidden trackers. Whether itβs a spontaneous idea or structured planning β SimpleNote brings clarity to your everyday life. Download now and get organized!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleNote at none against CamScan's 3. CamScan's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CamScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SimpleNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
CamScan ships an update every 5 days, SimpleNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamScan | SimpleNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | APPSTACK LLC | Patrick Lanham |
In-app purchases
CamScan
- Premium Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
SimpleNote
No in-app purchases









