Comparison

Simple Scan vs Already Seen

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

Already Seen

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Simple Scan4 screens
Already Seen4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Scan ships an update monthly, Already Seen every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Scan versus Already Seen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ScanAlready Seen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (670 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings670 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAgile TortoiseLuca 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

2 purchases

Simple Scan

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

Already Seen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Scan free?
Simple Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Already Seen free?
Already Seen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Scan or Already Seen have ads?
Neither Simple Scan nor Already Seen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Scan or Already Seen?
Simple Scan ships an update monthly, and Already Seen every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Scan was updated on October 18, 2026 and Already Seen on October 18, 2026.

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