Simple PDF Scanner App vs FocusKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple PDF Scanner App
Transform your device into a high-quality document scanner. Easily scan receipts, contracts, and notes, saving them as professional PDFs. Enjoy a private scanning experience with a one-time purchase option for advanced features.
- High-quality document scanning
- Smart editing and PDF creation
- OCR text recognition
- Digital signatures
- Password protection
- Multilingual support
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TIRED OF SUBSCRIPTIONS? Most scanner apps lock you into monthly fees and upload your private documents. Simple PDF Scanner App is different: pay once, own it forever – and everything stays securely on your iPhone. FAST, SIMPLE, PRIVATE Turn your iPhone into a high-quality document scanner. Scan receipts, contracts, notes, or business cards and save them as professional PDFs in seconds. FREE FEATURES • Quick scanning of single or multiple pages. • Smart editing: crop, rotate, adjust colors. • Clean PDF creation. • Send PDFs directly via email. GO PRO – ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock powerful tools with a single purchase. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. • OCR (text recognition) for searchable PDFs. • Digital signatures: draw or import and place with precision. • Import photos and PDFs (up to 20 pages). • Password protection for sensitive documents. • History: restore your last 10 exports. • A4 and other page sizes (A1, A3, A5). • Share via system share sheet, cloud apps, or messengers. • Custom filenames for better organization. • Multilingual: now in 10 languages (EN, SV, DE, ES, PT-BR, IT, FR, SL, DA, NB). Developed in Sweden by MPK Tec AB. Built to be simple, powerful, and private. Download now and experience scanning without compromises.
FocusKey
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FOCUS STARTS WITH ONE DECISION Willpower doesn't work. FocusKey uses a physical NFC card to lock distracting apps. No card, no access. Keep the card on your desk while you work. Leave it at home when you go out. The point is simple: create distance between you and the unlock. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps that distract you — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, whatever. Tap your FocusKey card to lock them. Tap again to unlock. That's it. YOUR PROGRESS Daily focus time, streaks, and a plant that grows with your discipline. Daily reminders to keep you on track. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Works offline. Emergency PIN when you need it. Web protection independent of sessions. Syncs automatically via iCloud. PRIVACY No ads. No tracking. GDPR compliant. Made in Germany. FocusKey uses Apple Screen Time — apps are blocked at the system level. No workarounds. The FocusKey card is available at focuskey.de. Questions? info@focuskey.de
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusKey at none against Simple PDF Scanner App's 1. On price, update cadence, 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 PDF Scanner App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusKey asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple PDF Scanner App ships an update every 3 weeks, FocusKey every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple PDF Scanner App | FocusKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MPK Tec AB | STEFAN WOLFGANG SCHAD |
In-app purchases
Simple PDF Scanner App
- Simple PDF Scanner App PRO$4.99
FocusKey
No in-app purchases
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