Comparison

Simple Scan vs Inversa Origin

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

Head to head
About

Simple Scan

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
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Simple Scan is the quick, easy way to scan paper documents to optimized, searchable PDF documents (or images) and send them almost anywhere. ## FEATURES ## * Same great scanning functionality as Notes, but no need to clutter your notes data with one-off scans * Create high-resolution multi-page PDFs from your paper documents * PDFs are searchable thanks to automatic Optical Character Recognition (OCR) * Built for simplicity. Just scan and send – no document library * Send scans via email or messages. Save to a file, or "Share" use to send to other apps via the system share sheet * Set up message destinations with pre-filled recipients for easy "Email to Myself" and other common uses * Custom file destinations save scans directly to a pre-selected folder without extra taps * File naming suggestions, such as names, dates, pulled from the scanned document (requires Apple Intelligence) * Save scans directly to Photos * Option to output as images (JPEG) instead of PDF * Quality option to control file size * Never any ads. Ever. * Private and on-device. All scan processing is done locally on your device. ## SIMPLE SCAN PRO ## Simple Scan is free to download and try! To continue using Simple Scan, unlock Simple Scan Pro--available as a low-cost, annual subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock purchase. ## SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ## * Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period * Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were initially charged for the subscription * Subscriptions can be managed or canceled by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase Have questions? Email support@agiletortoise.com. Terms: https://agiletortoise.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://agiletortoise.com/privacy-policy

About

Inversa Origin

This app is designed for professionals managing invasive species and conservation efforts. It allows for precise logging of removals and surveys with GPS data, photo verification, and real-time mapping. Operate effectively in remote areas with offline capabilities and secure access for authorized personnel.

Highlights
  • Precision logging with GPS and photo verification
  • Detailed field survey submission
  • Live operational map for mission areas
  • Offline logging and automatic syncing
  • Secure access for authorized personnel
  • Impact tracking for ecosystem defense
Features
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Inversa Origin is the official field operations app for professionals engaged in invasive species control, survey missions, and conservation operations. Built with wildlife agencies and invasive managers in mind, Origin provides the tools needed to log, track, and coordinate invasive species interventions at scale. # Key Features - Precision Logging
. Record invasive species removals with GPS location, timestamp, and photo verification. Every entry feeds directly into a centralized command system for accurate tracking and validation. - Survey Tracking.
 Submit detailed field surveys, with or without detections. Each survey builds situational awareness, sharpens target zone mapping, and informs smarter resource deployment. - Live Operational Map.
 Access your mission areas, assigned zones, and active control regions in real time. Stay updated on where to go, what’s active, and what requires urgent attention. - Offline Capabilities
. Operate in rugged and remote field conditions with confidence. Log activity without service, and Origin will sync automatically once connectivity returns. Secure Access
 Access is limited to authorized personnel within approved programs or agencies. All accounts are tied to specific wildlife management or conservation missions. - Impact at Scale.
 Every entry strengthens your state or agency’s ability to defend native ecosystems, protect working lands, and eliminate destructive invasives. Inversa Origin is the frontline system for invasive species managers.

Screenshots

Simple Scan4 screens
Inversa Origin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inversa Origin at none against Simple Scan's 2. Inversa Origin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Simple Scan's advantage is ratings volume (665 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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 Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Inversa Origin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Scan against 5.0 for Inversa Origin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Scan has 665 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, Inversa Origin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Scan versus Inversa Origin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ScanInversa Origin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (665 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings665 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgile TortoiseInversa

Customer experience

Simple Scan

All ratings665 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.8%

Inversa Origin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Simple Scan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on multi-page scans for some users
  • Issues with importing files from other apps

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to tag scans
  • Favorite file/app destination options
  • More image adjustment tools

Inversa Origin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Scan

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$39.99
None

Inversa Origin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Scan free?
Simple Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inversa Origin free?
Inversa Origin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Scan or Inversa Origin?
Inversa Origin is rated higher. Simple Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 665 ratings, while Inversa Origin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple Scan or Inversa Origin have ads?
Neither Simple Scan nor Inversa Origin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Scan or Inversa Origin?
Simple Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inversa Origin weekly. Most recently, Simple Scan was updated on September 28, 2026 and Inversa Origin on September 25, 2026.

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