Simple Scan vs Already Seen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Already Seen
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Already Seen is the essential companion for every movie enthusiast. Designed for casual viewers and cinephiles alike, it provides a simple, elegant, and private way to keep track of every film you've ever watched. Key Features: - Personal Watch History: Keep a detailed log of every movie, including the date you watched it and where you saw it (Streaming, Theater, or Physical Media). - Rate & Review: Give every movie a star rating and jot down your personal notes on the cinematography, acting, or plot twists. - Search with TMDB: Quickly find movies with high-quality cover art using our seamless integration with The Movie Database (TMDB). - Organize with Tags: Categorize your collection with custom tags to easily find your favorite genres or themes. - Total Privacy: Your data stays on your device. We don't use remote servers, ensuring your movie habits remain private. - Backup & Restore: Export your entire collection (including posters!) to a self-contained JSON file. Move your library to any new device with ease. Stop wondering "Have I seen this already?" and start building your definitive movie legacy today with Already Seen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Already Seen at none against Simple Scan's 2. Already Seen also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Simple Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Already Seen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Scan ships an update monthly, Already Seen every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Simple Scan | Already Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (670 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 670 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Agile Tortoise | Luca Fabiani |
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
Already Seen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simple Scan
- Pro - Annual$9.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$39.99
Already Seen
No in-app purchases









