Comparison

A1 Drive vs Archives Scanner

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

Head to head
About

A1 Drive

Securely store photos, videos, and files with lightning-fast cloud storage. Offers instant storage expansion, one-tap photo backup, and 4K video support. Features zero-knowledge encryption and biometric lock for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Instant storage expansion
  • One-tap photo backup
  • 4K video support
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Biometric lock
  • Pro-Link secure sharing
  • Universal file viewing
  • Offline access
Features
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Is your iPhone storage full? Stop deleting your precious memories. Meet A1 Drive, the most secure, lightning-fast cloud storage solution designed for the modern user. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a parent capturing every moment, A1 Drive gives you the space you need to breathe. Start today with 1GB of Premium Cloud Storage. In a world of expensive subscriptions and data breaches, A1 Drive stands apart. We combine Special-Grade Encryption with a minimalist interface that anyone can use. No more complex menus just your files, exactly where you need them. 1. Instant Storage Expansion 1GB Free Forever: Get started with no credit card required. Perfect for your most essential documents and "must-have" photos. One-Tap Photo Backup: Automatically sync your camera roll to the cloud. Delete photos from your device to free up GBs of local space while keeping them safe in A1 Drive. 4K Video Support: Upload and stream high-resolution videos directly from the app without lag. 2. Privacy You Can Trust Zero-Knowledge Encryption: We believe your data is your business. Our end-to-end encryption ensures that only YOU have the keys to your files. Biometric Lock: Add an extra layer of security with FaceID or TouchID to keep your "A1 Vault" private. Secure Data Centers: Your files are distributed across multiple Tier-1 data centers to ensure 99.9% uptime and zero data loss. 3. Seamless Productivity & Sharing Pro-Link Sharing: Need to send a large file? Generate a secure link with optional password protection and expiration dates. Perfect for replacing WeTransfer. Universal File Support: View PDFs, Word Docs, Excel Sheets, Keynote presentations, and RAW images directly inside the app. Offline Access: Mark any file as "Offline" to access it on a plane, a train, or anywhere without an internet connection. 4. Smart Organization AI-Powered Search: Find that one document in seconds. Our smart search indexes your file names for instant retrieval. Folder Hierarchy: Create a digital filing system that works for you. Organize by project, date, or family member. Recent Activity: Quickly jump back into the files you were just working on with our "Recents" tab. 5. Other use cases For Students: Keep all your lecture notes, PDFs, and assignments in one place. Access them on your iPhone during class or your iPad while studying. For Travelers: Store digital copies of your passport, tickets, and travel insurance. Access them offline in foreign countries. For Creators: Offload raw footage and high-res photos to the cloud to keep your phone ready for the next shot. Ready to go big? A1 Drive Pro offers flexible subscription tiers (Monthly/Yearly) that provide: Massive storage upgrades. Priority upload speeds. Advanced link customization. 24/7 Premium Support. Join thousands of users who trust A1 Drive to protect their digital legacy. Simple. Secure. Superior. Download A1 Drive today and claim your free 1GB!

About

Archives Scanner

Transform your physical notebooks into a digital, searchable library. Capture pages with automatic correction, recognize handwriting in over 25 languages, and organize your content into custom archives. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic page detection and correction
  • On-device handwriting recognition
  • Organize scans into custom archives
  • Bookmark pages with notes
  • Export to PDF (Pro feature)
  • Sync across devices via iCloud
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Archives — Digitize your notebooks Turn your notebooks, sketchbooks, cookbooks, and journals into a searchable digital library. Point your camera at a page and Archives captures it with crisp, document-quality results — then keeps every page organized, searchable, and synced across your devices. Page detection with auto-correction Automatic edge detection finds your page and straightens the perspective, so every scan comes out flat and clean — even when you shoot it at an angle. Search everything, including handwriting On-device text recognition reads your handwritten notes, so you can find any page in seconds. Works across 25+ languages, with matches highlighted right on the page. Organize into archives Group your scans into notebooks and browse your whole collection at a glance. Jump straight to the page you need, whether it's recipe 12 from Cookbook 2022 or a sketch buried in your field notes. Bookmarks with notes Flag your favorite pages and add notes to keep track of what matters — recipes to try, sketches to revisit, ideas to come back to. Export to PDF (Pro) Turn any notebook into a multi-page PDF, then share it, save it to Files, or send it to iCloud Drive. Sync across devices With iCloud integration, your library stays up to date on every iPhone and iPad, automatically. Your notebooks, finally searchable. Download Archives and start digitizing today. -- Privacy Policy: https://and.notion.site/Archives-Scanner-Privacy-Policy-37deb9a83adb80718c65d672a46d9fff EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

A1 Drive4 screens
Archives Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Archives Scanner at 100% against A1 Drive's 0%. A1 Drive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Archives Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. A1 Drive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
A1 Drive versus Archives Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA1 DriveArchives Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhophi Analytics LLPAndriy Gordiyenko

Customer experience

A1 Drive

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Archives Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

A1 Drive

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Archives Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Archives Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Archives Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Archives Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is A1 Drive free?
A1 Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archives Scanner free?
Archives Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A1 Drive or Archives Scanner have ads?
Neither A1 Drive nor Archives Scanner shows ads.

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