# Cache Vault vs Scan Master

The clearest difference is price: Scan Master at Free against Cache Vault's $0.99. Cache Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scan Master is free to download; Cache Vault costs $0.99 up front. Scan Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cache Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cache Vault | Scan Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-doc-scanner/id1064830365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cache Ideas, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296475189) | [GURUPRITSINGH SAINI](https://appshunter.io/developer/610312153) |

## What reviewers say

### Cache Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cache-vault/id296475186)

Securely store sensitive personal information like credit cards, bank accounts, and passwords on your iOS device. Features industry-standard encryption, automatic web sign-on, and a self-destruct mechanism for maximum security.

**Highlights:** Secure storage for sensitive data, Industry-standard encryption (AES-256), Automatic website sign-on, Self-destruct mechanism, Transfer data via email attachment, Touch ID/Face ID unlock

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scan Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-doc-scanner/id1064830365)

This app allows you to scan documents into high-quality PDFs or images. It offers features for file transfer, conversion of various file types to PDF, and a robust PDF reader. You can easily share, print, or save your scanned documents for future use.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF/image, Optimize scan quality, File transfer via USB/WIFI, Convert various file types to PDF, Advanced PDF reader, Document viewer for multiple formats, Email and print documents

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cache Vault free?

Cache Vault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scan Master free?

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

### Do Cache Vault or Scan Master have ads?

Scan Master shows ads; Cache Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cache Vault or Scan Master?

Cache Vault ships an update every 2 months, and Scan Master every 2 months. Most recently, Cache Vault was updated on August 21, 2026 and Scan Master on August 25, 2026.

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