# One Scan vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is ads: One Scan at none against PDF Editor's shown. One Scan also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 461) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. One Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days 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.

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 461, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of One Scan's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Editor's.

One Scan ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Scan | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-scan-pdf-doc-scanner/id1450144832/reviews)** | [4.5 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-and-scanner/id1467641686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 461 |
| Positive reviews | **26.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 One Scan free?

One Scan 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, One Scan or PDF Editor?

One Scan is rated higher. One Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.5 from 461 ratings.

### Do One Scan or PDF Editor have ads?

PDF Editor shows ads; One Scan does not.

### Which is updated more often, One Scan or PDF Editor?

One Scan ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, One Scan was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 4, 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.*