Comparison

Simple Scanner vs 百度搭子

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

Head to head
About

Simple Scanner

This utility app transforms your phone into a versatile scanning and measurement tool. It offers high-definition document scanning, precise distance and area measurement, efficient photo counting, and accurate text recognition for easy data management and information extraction.

Highlights
  • High-definition document scanning
  • Distance and area measurement
  • Photo counting for inventory
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • Document management and sharing
Features
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Simple Scanner King – Your all-in-one scanning tool in your pocket! It combines file scanning, distance and area measurement, photo counting, text recognition, and document management. Easily meet various scanning and measurement needs with your phone. It's easy to operate, efficient, and worry-free! App Features: 1. High-definition file scanning: Smartly capture documents, books, and receipts, and generate clear PDFs or images for easy archiving and sharing. 2. Distance and area measurement: Effortlessly measure object distances, heights, and room areas. No need for a tape measure. The phone acts as a smart measuring tool with accurate and reliable data. 3. Convenient photo counting: Quickly count the number of inventory parts and daily items. Get the result just by taking a photo, saving time and effort with high efficiency. 4. Efficient text recognition: Rapidly extract text content from pictures and documents. It supports editing, copying, and translation, making information acquisition easier. Membership Subscription Service Description: 1. Subscription plans: Annual membership subscription price: 198 yuan/year; Weekly membership subscription price: 48 yuan/week. 2. Deduction instructions: Deduction cycle: Automatically deduct from the iTunes account for renewal 24 hours before the subscription expires. The subscription service can be cancelled at any time. Cancellation path: Through [Settings] → [Apple Account] → [Subscriptions], find the corresponding subscription item to cancel the subscription. After successful cancellation, the membership benefits will expire at the end of the current cycle. Links to relevant agreements: Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DWEFtUXR5TWd2WGhI User Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DWGZZeFpiSGtLam56 Paid Membership Service Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DWGdvS0VxeEVXSUdP Auto-renewal Service Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DWFBrWkpMdXZUc0JE

About

百度搭子

This AI-powered assistant streamlines office and study tasks with simple voice commands. It handles web searches, file processing, and cross-app operations, automating workflows for reports, presentations, data analysis, and more.

Highlights
  • Web search and file processing
  • Cross-app task automation
  • PPT and report generation
  • Data analysis and code generation
  • Scheduled tasks and workflows
  • Continuous learning and memory
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百度搭子DuMate,你的办公学习全能搭子。只要一句话,即能实现全网搜索、文件处理、操作网页、跨应用调度,帮你做PPT、分析报告、处理数据、生成代码、定时任务、自动化工作流等全能任务,百度搭子DuMate具备持续记忆与学习能力,了解你的习惯,高效交付任务结果,成为你的真正生产力。

Screenshots

Simple Scanner4 screens
百度搭子4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 百度搭子 at 66% against Simple Scanner's 35%. 百度搭子 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and 百度搭子 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, 百度搭子 every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Scanner versus 百度搭子: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Scanner百度搭子
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB94 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperXF companyBeijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Simple Scanner

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.4%

百度搭子

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative28.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • 立即使用7 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • 免费使用3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 畅享全年$29.991 Year
10 purchases

百度搭子

One-time10
  • 搭子积分增量包$0.99
  • 搭子积分增量包$2.99
  • 搭子Pro会员$7.99
Show 7 more
  • 搭子积分增量包$11.99
  • 搭子MAX会员$19.99
  • 搭子Pro会员季卡$19.99
  • 搭子积分增量包$19.99
  • 搭子Max会员季卡$49.99
  • 搭子Pro会员年卡$69.99
  • 搭子Max会员年卡$149.99

Questions

Is Simple Scanner free?
Simple Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 百度搭子 free?
百度搭子 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Scanner or 百度搭子 have ads?
Neither Simple Scanner nor 百度搭子 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Scanner or 百度搭子?
Simple Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and 百度搭子 every 4 days. Most recently, Simple Scanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and 百度搭子 on November 5, 2026.

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