# Scanner Vault vs PDF Editor

Scanner Vault and PDF Editor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Scanner Vault's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Editor's. Scanner Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15K vs 461). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.5 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Vault has 15K ratings behind it against 461, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Scanner Vault's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Editor's.

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, PDF Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Vault | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-vault-pdf-and-ocr-scan/id1402847779/reviews)** | [4.5 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-and-scanner/id1467641686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 461 |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appsverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430200227) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## 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


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-and-scanner/id1467641686)

Edit, scan, and manage all your PDF files with this comprehensive tool. Easily add text, highlight, sign documents, convert formats, and organize pages. Optimized for mobile devices, it streamlines everyday PDF tasks for work, study, and personal use.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF content, Sign documents, Scan to PDF, Convert PDF formats, Split and merge PDFs, Compress PDF size, Crop and adjust pages

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro App | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Vault free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scanner Vault or PDF Editor?

Scanner Vault is rated higher. Scanner Vault averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.5 from 461 ratings.

### Do Scanner Vault or PDF Editor have ads?

PDF Editor shows ads; Scanner Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner Vault or PDF Editor?

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, Scanner Vault was updated on November 8, 2026 and PDF Editor on November 3, 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.*