Comparison

Scanner PDF vs One Scan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scanner PDF

This app transforms your phone into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, add signatures and stamps, and convert them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. It also features OCR for text recognition and translation, and allows direct faxing.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with phone camera
  • Convert to PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • OCR text recognition and translation
  • E-sign and stamp documents
  • Direct faxing from device
  • Cloud storage backup
Features
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PDF Scanner App is a powerful scanner that fits in your pocket! Discover a universal tool to scan any paper document and save its digital version in a wink. Scan, sign, affix and share multipage documents in high quality PDFs or JPEGs easier than ever. Enjoy the smoothest experience while scanning: - Business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets and email them back - Paper notes and sketches to always keep them at hand - Any articles and book pages for later read - Receipts to keep track of travel expenses - Business cards to save the important contacts - Rentals, credit notes, bills or any other printed documents Recognize text on your scans with OCR: - Extract and edit text from books, bills, scans, etc. - Printed and handwritten text will be automatically recognized - Translate recognized text into 100+ languages E-sign and stamp documents right on your device: - Put one or several signatures and stamps into the app - Add them to any scanned pages in a tap Share your scans via: - Email or message documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Photos - Export to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive or open in any 3rd party application Fax directly from the Scanner App: - Take photos of documents with your camera - E-sign or stamp your faxes - Fax from iPhone in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, etc. - Use delivery tracking to check fax status Have all your files within Cloud Storage: - All your Scanner App files in Cloud Storage are backed up safely so you don’t lose them Keep all the important docs at your fingertips and beat back the paper clutter easy breezy! We offer a great feature for our users called Business Pack! Now you can use one subscription to access both “Scanner PDF – Scan Documents”, "Call Recorder for Me", "Second Phone Number for Me" and "Invoice Maker app" apps simultaneously. Our “Second Phone Number for Me” app gives users the ability to have one more number without an additional sim card. One phone, two numbers! "Call Recorder" helps you to record phone calls. "Invoice Maker app" is an amazing tool for invoice creating. Great for small business! Business Pack subscription gives access to "Scanner PDF - Scan Documents", "Call Recorder for Me", "Second Phone Number for Me" and "Invoice Maker app" apps simultaneously. Basic premium subscription gives access to "Scanner PDF - Scan Documents" app only. Choose from different subscription options! Business Pack subscriptions: - 1 Week Business Pack - 1 Month Business Pack - 6 Months Business Pack - 1 Year Business Pack Basic premium Scanner subscriptions: - 1 Month Subscription - 6 Months Subscription - 1 Year Subscription * Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Help Additional Subscription Information – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost will be identified. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://neosus.net/privacy-policy-page/ Terms of Use: https://neosus.net/terms-of-use/

About

One Scan

Easily scan, convert, and sign documents from your device. Organize your business and personal files with features like auto-detection, flash, and folder management. Edit, e-sign, and share your scanned documents quickly and efficiently.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with auto-detection
  • Convert to PDF instantly
  • E-sign and paraph files
  • Organize with folders and search
  • Share via email and text
  • Import files from cloud storage
Features
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One Scan turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful AI scanner. Point, tap, done: documents, receipts, ID cards, books and photos become crisp, searchable PDFs in one tap. Then sign, edit, organize and share them in seconds. Everything you expect from a top scanner app, without the clutter. No settings to fiddle with, no learning curve: One Scan does the hard work for you. SCAN ANYTHING IN ONE TAP - Automatic edge detection, perspective correction and shadow removal - Batch mode: capture dozens of pages in a row and get a single multi-page PDF - Smart filters: color, grayscale, black & white, whiteboard and auto-enhance - Dedicated modes for documents, ID cards (front and back on one page), passports, business cards, books, receipts and photos - Import from Photos, Files, Mail or any app with the Share Sheet - Built-in QR code and barcode reader AI THAT DOES THE BORING PART - OCR text recognition in 100+ languages: copy, search and export the text of any scan - AI summaries and instant answers: ask a question about a contract, an invoice or a report and get the answer - Smart naming and auto-sorting: One Scan reads your document, names it and files it for you - Data extraction: pull dates, totals and vendors from receipts and invoices, ready to export - One-tap translation of scanned text SIGN AND EDIT PDFS - Sign with your finger, Apple Pencil or a saved signature; add initials, dates and text fields - Fill out forms, annotate, highlight, draw, add stamps and watermarks - Reorder, rotate, delete, merge and split pages - Compress files, choose the page size (A4, Letter…) and the margins - Export as PDF, JPG, PNG, TXT or Word ORGANIZE AND FIND EVERYTHING - Folders, tags and favorites - Full-text search inside your scans, powered by OCR - iCloud sync keeps your library up to date on iPhone and iPad - Save to Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive - Share by Mail, Messages, AirDrop or WhatsApp, or print with AirPrint PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your scans are processed on your device and stay in your library. No account required - Lock the app and individual documents with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode - Password-protect PDFs before you share them - No ads, and we never sell your data MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Full iPad experience: Split View, drag and drop, keyboard shortcuts and Apple Pencil - Home Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts and a Files extension to scan from anywhere - Optimized for the latest iOS and iPadOS PERFECT FOR Students, teachers, freelancers, small businesses, travelers and remote workers. Anyone who needs to scan contracts, receipts, notes, whiteboards, IDs or old family photos. Terms of Use: https://mwm.ai/legal/scanner/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://mwm.ai/legal/scanner/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Scanner PDF4 screens
One Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: One Scan at freemium against Scanner PDF's subscription. Scanner PDF's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanner PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and One Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Scanner PDF against 4.7 for One Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Scanner PDF's written reviews are positive against 26% of One Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner PDF ships an update every 3 months, One Scan every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scanner PDF versus One Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner PDFOne Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings)4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews — better26.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeosusApp Rover

Customer experience

Scanner PDF

All ratings20,233 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,396 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative65.0%

One Scan

All ratings11,765 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative67.8%

User reviews

Scanner PDF

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient mobile scanning
  • 🚀 Fast scanning process
  • 💡 Useful for on-the-go document needs

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Deceptive subscription model
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription fees
  • 🐛 Poor image quality
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable scanning and document handling

One Scan

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 📸 Excellent image quality
  • 💾 Convenient document storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription

Bugs and requests

Scanner PDF

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanned documents disappearing
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation
  • Inability to access scanned documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to permanently disable subscription
  • Improved image quality and processing
  • Clearer pricing and subscription information

One Scan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Scans not saving properly
  • Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free tier with limited scans
  • Ability to export scans to cloud storage
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scanner PDF

Subscriptions9
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Smart Business Pack3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Week Business Pack3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Business Pack3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Scanner yearly premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • 1 Year Business Pack3 Days trial$119.991 Year
10 purchases

One Scan

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium Pass7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Monthly Premium Pass7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Pass$29.991 Year
  • Annually Premium Pass7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Pass3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Pass.$49.991 Year
  • Annually Premium Pass7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner PDF free?
Scanner PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Scan free?
One Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner PDF or One Scan?
One Scan is rated higher. Scanner PDF averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while One Scan averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do Scanner PDF or One Scan have ads?
Neither Scanner PDF nor One Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner PDF or One Scan?
Scanner PDF ships an update every 3 months, and One Scan every 2 months. Most recently, Scanner PDF was updated on September 24, 2026 and One Scan on September 24, 2026.

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