# Scanner Vault vs App ~ Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner Vault at none against App ~ Scanner's shown. Scanner Vault also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1.2K). App ~ Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 App ~ Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App ~ Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Vault has 15K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Scanner Vault's written reviews are positive against 98% of App ~ Scanner's.

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, App ~ Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Vault | App ~ Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-vault-pdf-and-ocr-scan/id1402847779/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 21 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) | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) |

## 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


### App ~ Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979)

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Capture crisp, clear documents in PDF or JPEG format, with options for B&W or color. Sign documents, extract text, and organize your scans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** No watermarks, no ads, Sign documents, Extract text, Realistic scan filters, Export as PDF or JPEG, Auto border detection, Multi-page scanning

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My PDF Scanner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner++ Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| My Scanner App | $4.99 | per month |
| App PDF Scanner Neat Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Document Scanner | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner++ Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 📤 Convenient file export options
- 🔒 Secure scanning
- 💡 Helpful cropping and editing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 💰 Concerns about subscription pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble exporting larger documents
- Inconsistent scanning quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for larger documents
- Integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Vault free?

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

### Is App ~ Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner Vault or App ~ Scanner?

App ~ Scanner is rated higher. Scanner Vault averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while App ~ Scanner averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Scanner Vault or App ~ Scanner have ads?

App ~ Scanner shows ads; Scanner Vault does not.

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

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, and App ~ Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, Scanner Vault was updated on October 26, 2026 and App ~ Scanner on October 25, 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.*