Comparison

Simply Scan vs Tandem Tasks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simply Scan

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Capture clear scans with intelligent edge detection, automatically crop and straighten images, and convert them instantly to high-quality PDFs. Organize your digitized documents in a library for easy access.

Highlights
  • One-tap document scanning
  • Smart edge detection
  • Automatic cropping and alignment
  • Instant PDF conversion
  • Organized document library
  • Quick preview and management
Features
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Simple Scanner transforms your iPhone into a powerful document digitizer. With just a tap, capture crystal-clear scans of any document using our intelligent edge-detection technology that automatically crops and straightens your images. Key features: • One-tap document scanning with smart edge detection • Automatic cropping and alignment for professional results • Instant PDF conversion with high-quality output • Organized document library with sorting by date, name, or file size • Quick preview and management of all your scanned documents Whether for work, school, or keeping track of important paperwork, Simple Scanner delivers a streamlined, intuitive experience without unnecessary complexity. Digitize receipts, contracts, notes, IDs, and more—all stored securely on your device for easy access whenever you need them.

About

Tandem Tasks

This productivity app helps you manage tasks with a unique system that distinguishes between when you plan to work on a task and when it's actually due. It offers a clear overview of your daily, upcoming, and completed tasks, with smart search capabilities for past work.

Highlights
  • Do Date vs. Due Date system
  • Three-view organization (Home, Upcoming, Completed)
  • Daily digest notifications
  • Smart search for completed tasks
  • No subscriptions or clutter
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Work in Tandem with Time Tandem is a simple, powerful to-do app that helps you manage tasks with a unique Do Date vs. Due Date system. Plan when to work on tasks (Do Date) and when they must be finished (Due Date), so you stay on top of things without last-minute stress. Features: - Seamless Three-View System – Stay organized with Home (Do Today), Upcoming (Future Tasks), and Completed (Past Tasks). - Daily Digest Notifications – Start your day with a clear plan of what needs to be done. - Smart Search for Completed Tasks – Never forget what you’ve done—easily look back at past work. - No Subscriptions, No Clutter – Just a clean, efficient productivity tool that works for you. Break free from overdue panic and take control of your time. Download Tandem today.

Screenshots

Simply Scan4 screens
Tandem Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simply Scan at Free against Tandem Tasks's $1.99. On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Simply Scan is free to download; Tandem Tasks costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simply Scan against 5.0 for Tandem Tasks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Scan ships an update every 9 days, Tandem Tasks weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simply Scan versus Tandem Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply ScanTandem Tasks
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis CatacoraLoren Davies

Customer experience

Simply Scan

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tandem Tasks

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simply Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Tandem Tasks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Scan free?
Simply Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tandem Tasks free?
Tandem Tasks costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simply Scan or Tandem Tasks?
Simply Scan and Tandem Tasks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Simply Scan or Tandem Tasks have ads?
Neither Simply Scan nor Tandem Tasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Scan or Tandem Tasks?
Simply Scan ships an update every 9 days, and Tandem Tasks weekly. Most recently, Simply Scan was updated on October 10, 2026 and Tandem Tasks on October 4, 2026.

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