Simple Scan • Quick Scanner

Name: Simple Scan • Quick Scanner
Rating: 4.8 (57 reviews)
Author: Agile Tortoise

Documents to PDF in seconds

Free · In-App Purchases

57 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Agile Tortoise
Language

EN
English
Size

22.2
MB

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

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

57 Ratings

Amazing scanner
2025-03-25
Jozh45
No tracking and no ads, this is an amazing tool and I absolutely love it
Amazing scanner
2025-03-25
Jozh45

No tracking and no ads, this is an amazing tool and I absolutely love it
Finally!! A PDF scanner that works.
Sep 4
K394
I’ve been trying countless PDF scanners including Adobe Scan, Microsoft lens, built-in iOS notes scanner, etc.I needed to be able to save my scans to a specific folder in OneDrive on my iPhone and most importantly needed the scanned PDF’s to be searchable. Having the scanned documents searchable is key so that I don’t have to come up with a file name for each scan in order to find what I’m looking for in the future.All of the other apps that I tried ‘sort of’ worked but all had some sort of issue that kept me from having a streamlined solution. Issues included everything from account sign problems (endless loop) to OCR not working properly. This Simple Scan App is perfect. It does everything I need. Thank you to the developer(s) :) I finally have a streamlined and searchable paperless solution. Highly recommend!UPDATE 2026.09.03Recent versions have a glitch when saving to OneDrive. The filename field is hidden until you pull down on the screen a few millimetres and then release. It’s an odd glitch that’s a bit frustrating but pulling down only takes a quick sec and then it works. Also, it doesn’t seem to remember my preferred OneDrive folder so I have to drill down to the correct folder every time. Otherwise it’s a great little app that I use every day.

Developer Response
Per the issues you mention:OneDrive cannot be used for saved folder destinations. This is a limitation of the OneDrive app, that only partially supports integration with the Files app. It supports file-level integration, but not folder-level integration. So that's out of our control.The bug with the file name appearing is an iOS bug that has been there since iOS 26 shipped. We have reported it to Apple. You can avoid the need to do that by creating a custom file destination that asks for the file name, which will prompt you before browsing for where to save it. It even provides helpful AI suggestions based on the OCR'd text.Hope this helps!
Finally!! A PDF scanner that works.
Sep 4
K394

I’ve been trying countless PDF scanners including Adobe Scan, Microsoft lens, built-in iOS notes scanner, etc.I needed to be able to save my scans to a specific folder in OneDrive on my iPhone and most importantly needed the scanned PDF’s to be searchable. Having the scanned documents searchable is key so that I don’t have to come up with a file name for each scan in order to find what I’m looking for in the future.All of the other apps that I tried ‘sort of’ worked but all had some sort of issue that kept me from having a streamlined solution. Issues included everything from account sign problems (endless loop) to OCR not working properly. This Simple Scan App is perfect. It does everything I need. Thank you to the developer(s) :) I finally have a streamlined and searchable paperless solution. Highly recommend!UPDATE 2026.09.03Recent versions have a glitch when saving to OneDrive. The filename field is hidden until you pull down on the screen a few millimetres and then release. It’s an odd glitch that’s a bit frustrating but pulling down only takes a quick sec and then it works. Also, it doesn’t seem to remember my preferred OneDrive folder so I have to drill down to the correct folder every time. Otherwise it’s a great little app that I use every day.
Developer Response Sep 7
Per the issues you mention:OneDrive cannot be used for saved folder destinations. This is a limitation of the OneDrive app, that only partially supports integration with the Files app. It supports file-level integration, but not folder-level integration. So that's out of our control.The bug with the file name appearing is an iOS bug that has been there since iOS 26 shipped. We have reported it to Apple. You can avoid the need to do that by creating a custom file destination that asks for the file name, which will prompt you before browsing for where to save it. It even provides helpful AI suggestions based on the OCR'd text.Hope this helps!
It just works
2024-12-30
Mark Levison
You need something scanned and saved to the file system without everything getting in your way. Since getting this app 4 yrs ago I’ve not used my desktop scanner at all.
It just works
2024-12-30
Mark Levison

You need something scanned and saved to the file system without everything getting in your way. Since getting this app 4 yrs ago I’ve not used my desktop scanner at all.
A configurable “favourite file” destination
2024-03-20
Arrghdammit
would be useful, and perhaps a “favourite app” destination, … . Updated: favourite file implemented! Great app!Updated again: would be useful if I could tag scans
A configurable “favourite file” destination
2024-03-20
Arrghdammit

would be useful, and perhaps a “favourite app” destination, … . Updated: favourite file implemented! Great app!Updated again: would be useful if I could tag scans

Ready for the latest updates, reduced file sizes for PDF output. For more details, see “What’s New” in the app, or visit: https://agiletortoise.com/simple-scan/changelog

Version 10.0 Sep 10

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Seller: Agile Tortoise
Size: 22.2 MB
Category: Productivity
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.4 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.4 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.4 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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