# Simple Scan vs Cold Bore

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Simple Scan at 660 against Cold Bore's 1. Cold Bore's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Cold Bore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Scan against 5.0 for Cold Bore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Scan has 660 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, Cold Bore monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scan | Cold Bore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-quick-scanner/id6477965455/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-bore/id6757907438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **660** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [Michael Remington](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865398725) |

## 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


### Cold Bore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-bore/id6757907438)

This app helps precision shooters log performance, manage gear, and make informed decisions. It offers session logging, cold-bore tracking, ballistic tools, and maintenance records in a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Session logging with weather and notes, Cold-bore impact tracking, Rifle and ammo management, Ballistic estimates, DOPE management, Maintenance records, Shot timer and audio counter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cold Bore Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Scan free?

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

### Is Cold Bore free?

Cold Bore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Scan or Cold Bore?

Cold Bore is rated higher. Simple Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while Cold Bore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Scan or Cold Bore have ads?

Neither Simple Scan nor Cold Bore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Scan or Cold Bore?

Simple Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cold Bore monthly. Most recently, Simple Scan was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cold Bore on September 10, 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.*