# Simple Scan vs MobileFamilyTree 11

The clearest difference is price: Simple Scan at Free against MobileFamilyTree 11's $14.99. Simple Scan also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 56%). MobileFamilyTree 11's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Simple Scan is free to download; MobileFamilyTree 11 costs $14.99 up front. Simple Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. MobileFamilyTree 11 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Scan against 4.8 for MobileFamilyTree 11. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 671 and 669 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Simple Scan's written reviews are positive against 56% of MobileFamilyTree 11's.

Simple Scan ships an update monthly, MobileFamilyTree 11 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scan | MobileFamilyTree 11 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (671 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-quick-scanner/id6477965455/reviews)** | [4.8 (669 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilefamilytree-11/id6480510866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **671** | 669 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 22 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [Synium Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/284959715) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MobileFamilyTree 11

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilefamilytree-11/id6480510866)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Explore your family history with this comprehensive genealogy app. Create impressive charts, reports, and books, and visualize your ancestry in interactive 2D and 3D views. Features include advanced place management, AI-powered photo tools, and the ability to host your family tree website.

**Highlights:** Interactive Family Tree & Virtual Tree 3D, Visually impressive charts, evaluations, reports, and books, New Places Management with Wikipedia Integration, AI-powered photo colorization and repair, Create and host free family tree website, Sociogram and ToDo Assistant

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 💡 Interesting new charting features
- 🌍 Comprehensive location database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent database coverage (UK vs US)
- 🐛 Database download issues due to storage limitations
- 🔍 Lack of advanced search and filtering options
- 💻 Difficulty syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and shuts down unexpectedly
- Issues with FamilySearch integration

**Requested features**

- Export and import custom filters
- Ability to add siblings directly from person profile
- Option to remove Christian-centric events
- In-app voice recording for interviews


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Scan free?

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

### Is MobileFamilyTree 11 free?

MobileFamilyTree 11 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Scan or MobileFamilyTree 11?

Simple Scan is rated higher. Simple Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 671 ratings, while MobileFamilyTree 11 averages 4.8 from 669 ratings.

### Do Simple Scan or MobileFamilyTree 11 have ads?

Neither Simple Scan nor MobileFamilyTree 11 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Scan or MobileFamilyTree 11?

Simple Scan ships an update monthly, and MobileFamilyTree 11 fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Scan was updated on October 30, 2026 and MobileFamilyTree 11 on October 30, 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.*