# Basic Scan vs One Scan

Basic Scan and One Scan both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Basic Scan's written reviews are positive against 26% of One Scan's. Basic Scan also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). One Scan's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (12K vs 294). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Basic Scan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.

One Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Scan has 12K ratings behind it against 294, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Basic Scan's written reviews are positive against 26% of One Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Basic Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, One Scan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Scan | One Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scan-pdf-scanner-ocr/id1437323368/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-scan-pdf-doc-scanner/id1450144832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 294 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 17 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INWARD INSIGHT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437323367) | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) |

## What reviewers say

### Basic Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scan-pdf-scanner-ocr/id1437323368)

Easily capture, scan, and share documents, receipts, and notes. Convert images to high-quality PDFs or PNGs, and extract text using OCR for easy searching. Sign documents and organize your scanned files efficiently.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, Image filters for readability, OCR text recognition (20 languages), Digital signature tool, Export as PNG, PDF, or TXT, Organize and manage scanned pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| اشتراك Premium شهري | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| اشتراك ربع سنوي | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Basic Scan Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| اشتراك Premium سنوي | $39.99 | per year |
| Basic Scan Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### One Scan

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

Easily scan, convert, and sign documents from your device. Organize your business and personal files with features like auto-detection, flash, and folder management. Edit, e-sign, and share your scanned documents quickly and efficiently.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with auto-detection, Convert to PDF instantly, E-sign and paraph files, Organize with folders and search, Share via email and text, Import files from cloud storage

**Features:** Vision Pro 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 Basic Scan free?

Basic Scan 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, Basic Scan or One Scan?

One Scan is rated higher. Basic Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while One Scan averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Basic Scan or One Scan have ads?

Neither Basic Scan nor One Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basic Scan or One Scan?

Basic Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, and One Scan every 2 months. Most recently, Basic Scan was updated on July 5, 2026 and One Scan on September 28, 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.*