# Shadow Vault vs DocScanner Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocScanner Master at 100% against Shadow Vault's 0%. DocScanner Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DocScanner Master sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow Vault ships an update every 5 weeks, DocScanner Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Vault | DocScanner Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscanner-master/id1595457799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tung Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/870117448) | [Kazi Nusrat Islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506073960) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-vault/id1561340715)

Securely store your private notes, photos, videos, and contacts in one place. Organize your hidden data with a powerful tagging system and access it easily with biometric authentication. Sync your information across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Biometric lock (Touch ID/Face ID), iCloud sync, Markdown support for notes, Delete original media after import, Omni toolbar for editing, Tagging system for organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisement | $7.99 | one-time |


### DocScanner Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscanner-master/id1595457799)

Transform your device into a portable scanner to capture documents, receipts, and more. Convert images to text with OCR and organize your files into PDFs. Easily edit, share, and protect your scanned documents.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos to PDF or JPEG, Text recognition (OCR), Edit scans with color correction, Organize files with a document manager, Secure folders with PIN lock, Add electronic signatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription for One Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Three Months Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Months Subscription | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscription for Three Month | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscription for SixMonth | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Subscription for OneYear | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Vault free?

Shadow Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DocScanner Master free?

DocScanner Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Shadow Vault or DocScanner Master have ads?

Shadow Vault shows ads; DocScanner Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Vault or DocScanner Master?

Shadow Vault ships an update every 5 weeks, and DocScanner Master every 2 months. Most recently, Shadow Vault was updated on September 29, 2026 and DocScanner Master on October 5, 2026.

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