PlainlyScan app icon PlainlyScan

Got a confusing letter? PlainlyScan makes it make sense.

Snap a photo of any bill, tax notice, insurance letter, or official mail. PlainlyScan tells you — in calm, plain English — who it's from, what it really means, and exactly what to do next.

Download on the App StoreComing soon Designed for seniors and anyone tired of jargon.
PlainlyScan explaining a Medicare letter: 'This is not a bill. Nothing to do here — you're all set.'

Here's how it works

No accounts to set up, no jargon to decode. Three steps and you know where you stand.

Scanning a letter with PlainlyScan
1

Snap a photo

Take a picture of any letter — or pick one from Photos or Files.

A letter explained in plain English
2

Get the plain-English version

PlainlyScan cuts through the jargon: who it's from, what it means, whether it's urgent — and it flags likely scams.

The PlainlyScan home screen with letters sorted by urgency
3

Know what to do

See the key facts and next step. Add deadlines to your calendar, draft a polite reply, or file it in a folder.

Private by design

Your mail is nobody's business but yours. PlainlyScan was built that way from the first line of code.

  • The photo never leaves your phone. Your letter is read on your device, and the image is discarded after it's read — PlainlyScan doesn't keep it.
  • Personal details are removed on your device. Names, Social Security numbers, account numbers, and addresses are stripped out before anything is sent for explanation.
  • Never sold, never shared. No ads, no data brokers, no exceptions.
  • Delete anytime. Remove any letter — or everything — instantly.

Simple pricing

Less than a cup of coffee a month.

$2.99
per month · PlainlyScan Pro

Your first 3 letters are free — no payment needed to try. PlainlyScan Pro unlocks unlimited letters, reply drafts, deadline help, and folders.

Auto-renews monthly through your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings.