# Scanner Vault vs One Scan

Scanner Vault and One Scan both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Scanner Vault's written reviews are positive against 26% of One Scan's. Scanner Vault also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Scanner Vault against 4.7 for One Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Scanner Vault's written reviews are positive against 26% of One Scan's.

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, One Scan monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Vault | One Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-vault-pdf-and-ocr-scan/id1402847779/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-scan-pdf-doc-scanner/id1450144832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appsverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430200227) | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### One Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-scan-pdf-doc-scanner/id1450144832)

Transform your device into a powerful AI scanner. Effortlessly capture, convert, and organize documents, receipts, and photos into searchable PDFs. Sign, edit, and share your files in seconds with advanced AI features and robust privacy controls.

**Highlights:** One-tap scanning with automatic edge detection, OCR text recognition in 100+ languages, AI summaries and data extraction from documents, Digital signing and PDF annotation tools, Batch scanning for multi-page documents, iCloud sync and cloud storage integration, Privacy-focused with on-device processing

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Pass. | $49.99 | per year |
| Annually Premium Pass | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Scans not saving properly
- Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Free tier with limited scans
- Ability to export scans to cloud storage
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Vault free?

Scanner Vault 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 Vault or One Scan?

One Scan is rated higher. Scanner Vault averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while One Scan averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Scanner Vault or One Scan have ads?

Neither Scanner Vault nor One Scan shows ads.

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

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, and One Scan monthly. Most recently, Scanner Vault was updated on November 4, 2026 and One Scan on November 4, 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.*