# Simple Scan vs Inversa Origin

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scan | Inversa Origin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (665 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-quick-scanner/id6477965455/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inversa-origin/id6748545276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **665** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [Inversa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842908436) |

## 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


### Inversa Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inversa-origin/id6748545276)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*