Simple Scan vs Minglie
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
Minglie
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Bring Your Village Together. Stop scrolling through endless group texts and buried emails. Minglie is the dedicated space for your family’s social life. It’s designed to help you organize playdates with the parents you already know—from school, the neighborhood, or your existing friend group, while making it easy to meet new families in your community. Whether you’re managing a busy weekend schedule or looking to turn a "we should get the kids together" into an actual plan, Minglie turns the logistics into a breeze. Keep Your Inner Circle Close Minglie isn’t just about discovery; it’s about connection. We make it simple to bring your existing social network into one organized hub: Connect with Your Crew: Easily find and add the parents you already know from school, daycare, or your local neighborhood. Ditch the Chat Chaos: Move away from cluttered WhatsApp threads and SMS chains. Organize specific dates, times, and locations in a shared space designed for parents. Shared Calendars: See at a glance when your friends are free, making it easier to coordinate park trips, museum visits, or backyard hangouts. Features Built for Modern Families: One-Tap Playdate Booking: Schedule a meetup with your best friend or a new neighbor in seconds. Group Coordination: Organizing a birthday at the park or a class-wide meetup? Handle RSVPs and details all in one place. Discover New Friends: When you’re ready to expand your circle, browse local families with kids of similar ages and shared interests. Safe & Private: You control your visibility. Choose to stay within your "known" network or open up to the wider Minglie community. Why Minglie? Because "building a village" shouldn't feel like a part-time job. Minglie takes the friction out of family social lives, helping you spend less time on your phone and more time watching your kids create lifelong memories. How to Get Started: Join the Community: Sync your profile with Minglie.app. Invite Your Circle: Bring your "real-world" parent friends into the app to start planning. Book & Go: Pick a time, pick a place, and get the kids together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minglie at none against Simple Scan's 2. Minglie also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Minglie asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Simple Scan | Minglie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (672 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 672 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Agile Tortoise | Alexandros Tzortzopoulos |
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
Minglie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simple Scan
- Pro - Annual$9.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$39.99
Minglie
No in-app purchases









