# One Scan vs Scanner App

One Scan and Scanner App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 26% of One Scan's. Scanner App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Scanner App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Scanner App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of One Scan's written reviews are positive against 50% of Scanner App's.

One Scan ships an update every 2 months, Scanner App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Scan | Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-scan-pdf-doc-scanner/id1450144832/reviews)** | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-and-docs/id1568660349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **49.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 40 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [TAPSUITE YAZILIM HIZMETLERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564948890) |

## 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


### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-and-docs/id1568660349)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Business, #21 Top Free · Business, #149 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them to PDF or other formats. Features smart cropping, auto-enhancement, and real-time scanning for professional-quality results.

**Highlights:** Portable scanner app, OCR text recognition, Convert photo to PDF, Optimize scan quality, ID card and passport scanner, Sign and stamp documents, Batch scanning

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App Weekly Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo to PDF Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture to Text Converter Weekly | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Convert Photo to PDF Scanner Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Weekly Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for students and businesses
- 🚀 Efficient document processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial claims

**Reported bugs**

- Scanned documents disappearing
- Issues with file order and formatting
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to reorder scanned pages
- Ability to save and share scanned documents for free
- Improved customer support and subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Scan free?

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

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, One Scan or Scanner App?

One Scan is rated higher. One Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Scanner App averages 4.6 from 35K ratings.

### Do One Scan or Scanner App have ads?

Neither One Scan nor Scanner App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, One Scan or Scanner App?

One Scan ships an update every 2 months, and Scanner App fortnightly. Most recently, One Scan was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scanner App on September 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.*