Comparison

One Scan vs PDF Scanner Documents

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

One Scan

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
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One Scan turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful AI scanner. Point, tap, done: documents, receipts, ID cards, books and photos become crisp, searchable PDFs in one tap. Then sign, edit, organize and share them in seconds. Everything you expect from a top scanner app, without the clutter. No settings to fiddle with, no learning curve: One Scan does the hard work for you. SCAN ANYTHING IN ONE TAP - Automatic edge detection, perspective correction and shadow removal - Batch mode: capture dozens of pages in a row and get a single multi-page PDF - Smart filters: color, grayscale, black & white, whiteboard and auto-enhance - Dedicated modes for documents, ID cards (front and back on one page), passports, business cards, books, receipts and photos - Import from Photos, Files, Mail or any app with the Share Sheet - Built-in QR code and barcode reader AI THAT DOES THE BORING PART - OCR text recognition in 100+ languages: copy, search and export the text of any scan - AI summaries and instant answers: ask a question about a contract, an invoice or a report and get the answer - Smart naming and auto-sorting: One Scan reads your document, names it and files it for you - Data extraction: pull dates, totals and vendors from receipts and invoices, ready to export - One-tap translation of scanned text SIGN AND EDIT PDFS - Sign with your finger, Apple Pencil or a saved signature; add initials, dates and text fields - Fill out forms, annotate, highlight, draw, add stamps and watermarks - Reorder, rotate, delete, merge and split pages - Compress files, choose the page size (A4, Letter…) and the margins - Export as PDF, JPG, PNG, TXT or Word ORGANIZE AND FIND EVERYTHING - Folders, tags and favorites - Full-text search inside your scans, powered by OCR - iCloud sync keeps your library up to date on iPhone and iPad - Save to Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive - Share by Mail, Messages, AirDrop or WhatsApp, or print with AirPrint PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your scans are processed on your device and stay in your library. No account required - Lock the app and individual documents with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode - Password-protect PDFs before you share them - No ads, and we never sell your data MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Full iPad experience: Split View, drag and drop, keyboard shortcuts and Apple Pencil - Home Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts and a Files extension to scan from anywhere - Optimized for the latest iOS and iPadOS PERFECT FOR Students, teachers, freelancers, small businesses, travelers and remote workers. Anyone who needs to scan contracts, receipts, notes, whiteboards, IDs or old family photos. Terms of Use: https://mwm.ai/legal/scanner/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://mwm.ai/legal/scanner/privacy-policy

About

PDF Scanner Documents

Transform your smartphone into a portable scanner. Automatically crop, enhance, and correct distortions for professional-quality digital copies of documents, receipts, and books. Extract editable text with built-in OCR and easily share your scans.

Highlights
  • Smart cropping and auto-enhancement
  • High-quality digital scans
  • Built-in OCR for editable text
  • Export and share in PDF, PNG, TXT
  • File manager with folders
  • Password protection for documents
Features
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful portable scanner with PDF Scanner Documents! Say goodbye to distorted scans and hello to clean and professional results. Smart Scanning: Automatically crop your documents and intelligently process them, removing shadows, correcting perspective, and distortions. No more twisted scans; your papers will look normal and crisp! High-Quality Scans: Whether it's books or folded receipts, our app ensures you get digital versions of your scans with far better quality. Your documents will look as good as the originals. Built-In OCR: Convert any scan into editable text that can be copied and exported with our built-in OCR feature. Now you can easily extract and share text from your scanned documents. Easy Sharing: Export and share your scans however you want, making it a breeze to collaborate and store your important documents. Don't settle for subpar scans; download PDF Scanner Documents and start enjoying top-notch document scanning today! KEY FEATURES: * Instantly scan, save, and share any document in PDF, PNG or TXT formats. * Smart cropping and auto enhancing make the texts and graphics look clear and sharp. * Use file manager with folders, drag & drop, and document editing features * Scan documents and share them in just a few taps * OCR feature extracts texts from single page for further editing or sharing. * Preview of the docs to see if small refine, tone up, highlights and mosaic need to be put on. * Password protection to keep your documents save Important: To use all app features you should purchase one of subscription If you choose to purchase one of subscriptions, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. The current subscriptions price starts at $4.99 USD/week and 19.99 USD/3 months. Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US, and are subject to change without notice. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://audiojoy.com/privacy/ https://audiojoy.com/terms/

Screenshots

One Scan4 screens
PDF Scanner Documents3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: One Scan at freemium against PDF Scanner Documents's subscription. One Scan also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 59). PDF Scanner Documents's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. One Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner Documents sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for One Scan against 4.7 for PDF Scanner Documents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Scan has 12K ratings behind it against 59, 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 20% of PDF Scanner Documents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

One Scan ships an update every 2 months, PDF Scanner Documents every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
One Scan versus PDF Scanner Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne ScanPDF Scanner Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)4.7 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews — better19.6% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp RoverAudiojoy Software Inc.

Customer experience

One Scan

All ratings11,765 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative67.8%

PDF Scanner Documents

All ratings59 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative75.0%

User reviews

One Scan

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 📸 Excellent image quality
  • 💾 Convenient document storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription

PDF Scanner Documents

From 59 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and works
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Best app
  • 👍 Top
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💰 Charges even after unsubscribing
  • 💰 No way to cancel
  • 💰 Bills more than once a month
  • 💰 Rip off

Bugs and requests

One Scan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Scans not saving properly
  • Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free tier with limited scans
  • Ability to export scans to cloud storage
  • Better customer support and communication

PDF Scanner Documents

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't compile multiple pages scan into a single multi-page document
  • PDF size too large for sharing
  • No way to reduce PDF size
  • Does not offer scanning multiple docs & then being able to select all & share

Requested features

3 requests
  • Combine multiple pages into a single multi-page document
  • Reduce PDF size for sharing
  • Scan multiple documents and select all for sharing

In-app purchases

10 purchases

One Scan

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium Pass7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Monthly Premium Pass7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Pass$29.991 Year
  • Annually Premium Pass7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Pass3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Pass.$49.991 Year
  • Annually Premium Pass7 Days trial$59.991 Year
5 purchases

PDF Scanner Documents

Subscriptions5
  • PDF Scanner PRO (Week)$4.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Pro (weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner PRO (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • PDF Scanner PRO (3 Months)$19.993 Months
  • PDF Scanner PRO (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is One Scan free?
One Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner Documents free?
PDF Scanner Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, One Scan or PDF Scanner Documents?
One Scan and PDF Scanner Documents are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 59 ratings respectively.
Do One Scan or PDF Scanner Documents have ads?
Neither One Scan nor PDF Scanner Documents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, One Scan or PDF Scanner Documents?
One Scan ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Scanner Documents every 3 days. Most recently, One Scan was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDF Scanner Documents on September 25, 2026.

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