Plustek eScan vs HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plustek eScan
Instantly receive scanned PDF/JPG images from Plustek eScan devices directly to your iOS smartphone or tablet. Manage, edit, and share your files without needing a computer. Supports offline viewing and sharing via email or cloud services.
- Receive PDF/JPG scans directly
- No computer required
- Offline viewing and editing
- Quick file management
- Share via email and cloud
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This app allows users to immediately receive images scanned using Plustek eScan. Note: ● The operating iOS (smartphones and tablets) MUST be iOS version 6.0 or above ● The iOS smartphone device MUST be iPhone 4 or above and have Wi-Fi connectivity Features 1. No computer operation required, receive PDF/JPG image files directly from Plustek eScan 2. Plustek eScan app can receive image files and has viewing and other functions - offline viewing, previewing, editing and deleting of images - quick and easy management and editing of files - supports any smartphone or tablet computer that has an app that can open PDF/JPG image files - share image files to e-mail, Dropbox or other related apps on your smartphone or tablet computer 3. Plustek eScan series scanner supported
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
Control your Hunter Wi-Fi ceiling fans remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Manage fan speed and lighting with a clean, modern interface. Integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control.
- Remote fan and light control
- Seamless device pairing
- Modern, easy-to-navigate interface
- Google Assistant integration
- Amazon Alexa integration
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Good looks with the smarts to match. Hunter incorporates smart home technology into their ceiling fans to bring you the comfort you deserve with the convenience you desire. The easy to use Hunter SIMPLEconnect® app gives you the freedom to control your Hunter SIMPLEconnect® Wi-Fi fans from the palm of your hand. • Seamless device-pairing process connects the app to your fan • Clean, modern app design for easy navigation as well as fan and light control within the app • Optimized for the latest OS Download the SIMPLEconnect® app and start controlling your comfort from your smart phone or tablet. It’s that simple! Please note: This app does NOT support Bluetooth technology. Please contact customercare@Hunterfan.com for more information. For Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa functionality, pair your device in SIMPLEconnect® app first. Google Assistant process: To use your fan with Google Assistant, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app, then activate Google Assistant. Amazon Alexa process: To use your fan with Alexa, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app. Once your fan(s) are added to your SIMPLEconnect® account, activate the Amazon Alexa skill "Hunter – SIMPLEconnect® Smart Ceiling Fan" and enter your SIMPLEconnect® credentials to link your fan to Alexa control. View our product line of Smart fans here: https://www.hunterfan.com/pages/ceiling-fan-smart-home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) at 3.6 against Plustek eScan's 1.0. HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 2) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). Plustek eScan's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) has 4.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Plustek eScan's written reviews are positive against 13% of HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s.
Plustek eScan ships an update every 2 months, HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plustek eScan | HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 3.6 (4.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 12.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plustek Inc. | Hunter Fan |
Customer experience
Plustek eScan
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
Bugs and requests
Plustek eScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Fans randomly disconnect from the network
- App fails to properly sync fan settings and states
Requested features
3 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better integration with popular smart home platforms
- Firmware update capability within the app
In-app purchases
Plustek eScan
No in-app purchases
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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