# Scanner Vault vs Scan 2 PDF

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner Vault at none against Scan 2 PDF's shown. Scanner Vault also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 2). Scan 2 PDF's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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 Scan 2 PDF sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scan 2 PDF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Vault has 15K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Scan 2 PDF's.

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, Scan 2 PDF every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Vault | Scan 2 PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-vault-pdf-and-ocr-scan/id1402847779/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-2-pdf-document-scanner/id6443606356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appsverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430200227) | [Ovomate Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518551834) |

## 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


### Scan 2 PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-2-pdf-document-scanner/id6443606356)

Easily create and manage PDF documents from scans or photos. Edit, sign, and convert files with various tools to reduce file size and enhance appearance. Share your documents seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Scan single or multiple pages, Convert photos to PDF, Import and edit PDF files, Filing system for document management, Reduce file size, Sign and draw on documents, Text recognition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads - Monthly | $0.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Vault free?

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

### Is Scan 2 PDF free?

Scan 2 PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scanner Vault or Scan 2 PDF?

Scan 2 PDF is rated higher. Scanner Vault averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Scan 2 PDF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scanner Vault or Scan 2 PDF have ads?

Scan 2 PDF shows ads; Scanner Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner Vault or Scan 2 PDF?

Scanner Vault ships an update fortnightly, and Scan 2 PDF every 10 days. Most recently, Scanner Vault was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scan 2 PDF on October 20, 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.*