Comparison

Simple Scan vs TypeWhisper App

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

TypeWhisper App

This app converts your voice to text using on-device AI or cloud services. It offers a voice keyboard for dictation in other apps, transcription of audio/video files, and features for organizing and refining your text.

Highlights
  • On-device and cloud AI transcription
  • Voice keyboard for dictation
  • Audio and video file transcription
  • Personal dictionary for terms
  • Sync across devices
  • Translate dictated text
Features
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Private speech-to-text for iPhone and iPad. TypeWhisper turns your voice into text with on-device AI models or optional cloud providers. Dictate in the app, transcribe existing audio and video files, or use the TypeWhisper keyboard to enter text in other apps. DICTATE YOUR WAY • Transcribe with WhisperKit, Apple Speech, Parakeet, or optional cloud engines • See a live transcription preview while speaking • Use profiles for languages, models, translation targets, and whisper mode • Translate dictated text on-device with Apple Translate VOICE KEYBOARD • Dictate into text fields across iOS • Switch profiles directly from the keyboard • Expand reusable snippets with date, time, and clipboard placeholders • Type with English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian layouts ORGANIZE AND REFINE • Search your transcription history • Review incoming recordings in an Inbox and browse history by device • Review original and processed text • Improve names and specialist terms with a personal dictionary • Transcribe audio and video files TYPEWHISPER PREMIUM • Improve fresh transcripts and teach TypeWhisper trusted corrections • Turn recordings into reviewable email drafts with a subject and body • Sync History and Inbox, dictionary entries, and snippets between signed-in TypeWhisper installations on iPhone and iPad through iCloud or a chosen cloud folder IPHONE, IPAD, AND APPLE WATCH • Transfer recordings from Apple Watch to iPhone for processing and playback PRIVACY FIRST • Use on-device models to keep transcription local • No advertising or third-party tracking • Synced dictionary and snippet content stays in the cloud location you choose and does not pass through the TypeWhisper entitlement service Core local dictation, dictionary, and snippet features remain available without an account or subscription. Some models and cloud providers require an internet connection, model downloads, or your own provider credentials. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Scan4 screens
TypeWhisper App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Scan at 4.9 against TypeWhisper App's 3.0. Simple Scan also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (670 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and TypeWhisper App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Scan has 670 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Simple Scan's written reviews are positive against 50% of TypeWhisper App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Scan versus TypeWhisper App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ScanTypeWhisper App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (670 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings670 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgile TortoiseMarco Hillger

Customer experience

Simple Scan

All ratings670 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.8%

TypeWhisper App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

TypeWhisper App

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
2 purchases

TypeWhisper App

Subscriptions1
  • TypeWhisper Premium$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Simple Scan free?
Simple Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypeWhisper App free?
TypeWhisper App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Scan or TypeWhisper App?
Simple Scan is rated higher. Simple Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 670 ratings, while TypeWhisper App averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Simple Scan or TypeWhisper App have ads?
Neither Simple Scan nor TypeWhisper App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Scan or TypeWhisper App?
Simple Scan ships an update monthly, and TypeWhisper App monthly. Most recently, Simple Scan was updated on October 14, 2026 and TypeWhisper App on October 8, 2026.

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