# One Scan vs PDF Editor, Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: One Scan at none against PDF Editor, Scanner's shown. One Scan also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 5). PDF Editor, Scanner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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, Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor, Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Scan has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Scan | PDF Editor, Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-scan-pdf-doc-scanner/id1450144832/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-scanner-pdfforge/id6475756032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Outthinking electronics pvt ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249276794) |

## 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, Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-scanner-pdfforge/id6475756032)

Create, edit, and manage PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Convert files, scan documents, fill forms, and secure your work with passwords and digital signatures. Optimize, share, and customize PDFs with ease.

**Highlights:** PDF creation from images and documents, Scan documents to PDF with camera, Edit text, images, and shapes, Fill forms and annotate PDFs, Merge and split PDF files, Password protection and digital signatures, Compress and customize PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ProWeekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| premium weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Scan free?

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

### Is PDF Editor, Scanner free?

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

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

PDF Editor, Scanner is rated higher. One Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PDF Editor, Scanner averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

PDF Editor, Scanner shows ads; One Scan does not.

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

One Scan ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor, Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, One Scan was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Editor, Scanner on September 24, 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.*