# Scanner Vault vs PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner Vault at none against PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s shown. Scanner Vault also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%) and ratings volume (15K vs 2.1K). 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 Scanner・Document Scanner・ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.5 for PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Vault has 15K ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 68% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Vault | PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-vault-pdf-and-ocr-scan/id1402847779/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 67.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appsverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430200227) | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) |

## 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 Scanner・Document Scanner・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761)

Transform your device into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents, IDs, and receipts as PDFs or JPEGs. Add signatures and annotations for professional document handling.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF or JPEG, Add and import signatures, Annotate and edit scanned documents, Organize scans into folders, Share via iMessage, email, or cloud services, Automatic border detection, Multipage scanning

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan Documents & PDF Files - Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick Scan Documents & PDF - Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan to PDF & Docs – Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Scanner & Document Reader | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Vault free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ free?

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scanner Vault or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・?

Scanner Vault is rated higher. Scanner Vault averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Scanner Vault or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ have ads?

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ shows ads; Scanner Vault does not.

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

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ fortnightly. Most recently, Scanner Vault was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ 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.*