# Scan App + vs Scanner Vault

Scan App + and Scanner Vault both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Scanner Vault's written reviews are positive against 44% of Scan App +'s. Scanner Vault also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Scan App +'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan App + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scanner Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scan App + against 4.6 for Scanner Vault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Scan App +'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Scanner Vault's.

Scan App + ships an update monthly, Scanner Vault fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan App + | Scanner Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-app-plus/id1264425656/reviews)** | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-vault-pdf-and-ocr-scan/id1402847779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarrada Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/814563625) | [Appsverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430200227) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan App +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-app-plus/id1264425656)

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Quickly capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them into high-quality PDFs. Easily share your scans via email or cloud storage services.

**Highlights:** Portable document scanner, Convert to PDF, High-quality scans, Multiple scanning options (B&W, Color, Grayscale), Adjustable PDF file size, Cloud storage integration, Multiple export options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 7 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited 30 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 90 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited 365 | $23.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear pricing/subscription model
- 🐛 Poor color scanning
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't scan colors properly
- Doesn't work as expected
- Saves files in larger size than needed

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing save folder
- Add WebDAV support
- Improve quality of scanned documents
- Provide more free features


### Scanner Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-vault-pdf-and-ocr-scan/id1402847779)

Easily scan paper documents, receipts, and more using your device's camera or existing photos. Convert scans to editable text with OCR technology, manage and share PDFs, and print your documents.

**Highlights:** Smart page detection, Scan to PDF, OCR text conversion, Edit scan images, Share documents, Multi-language OCR support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Direct Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner Phone Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🚀 Convenient scanning on the go
- 👍 Great quality scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with ordering scanned pages
- 🔒 Concerns about hidden fees and charges
- 🐛 Difficulty exporting/sharing scanned documents

**Reported bugs**

- Blurry scan quality in some cases
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Improved document editing and organization tools
- Better integration with cloud storage and email services
- More customization options for scan quality and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan App + free?

Scan App + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scanner Vault free?

Scanner Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan App + or Scanner Vault?

Scan App + is rated higher. Scan App + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Scanner Vault averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Scan App + or Scanner Vault have ads?

Neither Scan App + nor Scanner Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan App + or Scanner Vault?

Scan App + ships an update monthly, and Scanner Vault fortnightly. Most recently, Scan App + was updated on October 22, 2026 and Scanner Vault on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*