# One Scan vs PDF Scanner App

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Scanner App at every 2 weeks against One Scan's every 2 months. PDF Scanner App also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). One Scan's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 263). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Scanner App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.8 for PDF Scanner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Scan has 12K ratings behind it against 263, so its average is the more settled of the two.

One Scan ships an update every 2 months, PDF Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Scan | PDF Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-scan-pdf-doc-scanner/id1450144832/reviews) | **[4.8 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-scan-pdf-doc/id6456845801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 263 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [PDF Scanner Editor PDF Converter Expert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719746897) |

## 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 Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-scan-pdf-doc/id6456845801)

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan, import, and share PDFs and images. Features include OCR, electronic signatures, and multi-page scanning. Store documents directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and images, Convert to PDF or JPEG, OCR text extraction, Electronic signatures, Multi-page PDF creation, Automatic edge detection and perspective correction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor, Doc Scanner Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Scan free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner App free?

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

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

PDF Scanner App is rated higher. One Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PDF Scanner App averages 4.8 from 263 ratings.

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

Neither One Scan nor PDF Scanner App shows ads.

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

One Scan ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, One Scan was updated on September 27, 2026 and PDF Scanner App on September 26, 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.*