# One Scan vs PDF Editor

One Scan and PDF Editor both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 26% of One Scan's. PDF Editor also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). One Scan's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 513). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for One Scan against 4.7 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Scan has 12K ratings behind it against 513, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of One Scan's written reviews are positive against 69% of PDF Editor's.

One Scan ships an update monthly, PDF Editor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 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) | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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-edit-and-convert-pdf/id1550574425)

Easily edit, sign, and convert PDF documents. This app allows you to import files from various sources, add signatures, text, and annotations, and even convert documents to speech. It offers a comprehensive solution for managing and sharing your PDFs.

**Highlights:** Import files from multiple sources, Sign, edit, and annotate PDFs, Live text scanning and image text import, Merge multiple files, Convert text to speech, Save and manage signatures

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Monthly Plus Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Monthly Offer Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor Yearly Offer Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor Yearly Plus Offer | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features
- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Deletes user's work
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Crashes when merging documents
- Unable to view PDF content
- Adds unwanted elements to documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload/import from other apps
- Ability to change font color
- Ability to print manuals


## 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?

PDF Editor is rated higher. One Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

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

Neither One Scan nor PDF Editor shows ads.

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

One Scan ships an update monthly, and PDF Editor every 6 weeks. Most recently, One Scan was updated on October 28, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 20, 2026.

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