Comparison

Papyr vs OnlyScans

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

Head to head
About

Papyr

Features
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Papyr is a document scanner built around one idea: your documents are yours. No accounts. No cloud uploads. No tracking. No ads. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your iPhone and iPad. Start free with up to 10 documents, 5 pages each, and OCR text preview. Upgrade once to Papyr Pro ($9.99 lifetime) for full text access, search, unlimited documents, and more. — SCAN ANYTHING — • Auto edge detection finds your document instantly • Manual crop with 4-corner precision adjustment • Multi-page documents with up to 20 pages per scan • Works with receipts, contracts, notes, IDs, whiteboards, and more — FIND TEXT IN ANY SCAN — • On-device OCR extracts text from every scan automatically • Preview extracted text on any scan — unlock full text with Pro • Search across all your documents by keyword (Pro) • Copy text directly from scanned pages (Pro) • Works in multiple languages — ORGANIZE YOUR WAY — • Name, rename, and reorder documents and pages • Grid or list view — your choice • Drag to rearrange pages within a document • Delete or re-scan individual pages • Color-coded folders to group your scans (Pro) — EXPORT & SHARE — • One-tap PDF export for any document • Share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, or any app • Save to Files for full control • Password-protect PDFs before sharing (Pro) • No watermarks — ever — BUILT FOR PRIVACY — • Zero third-party SDKs or analytics • Zero network requests — works completely offline • All processing happens on your device • No account required — just open and scan • Apple's "Data Not Collected" privacy label — BUILT WITH CARE — • Native Swift/SwiftUI — fast, smooth, and feels like it belongs on your iPhone • Supports Light Mode, Dark Mode, and System • VoiceOver accessible • Works on iPhone and iPad — PAPYR PRO ($9.99 ONE-TIME) — • Full OCR text extraction + copy • Search across all documents by text • Unlimited documents and 20-page scans • Folders, batch scanning, photo import • Password-protected PDF export Other scanners charge $4.99/month. Papyr Pro is one payment — yours forever. Try Papyr free — scan your first documents and see how a scanner should work.

About

OnlyScans

Features
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Turn receipts, forms and everyday paperwork into clean PDFs on your iPhone. Scan a single page and export it free, without a watermark or an account. Keep your paperwork organized with folders, pinning and search. Upgrade to Pro to scan multiple pages in a batch, create searchable PDFs with OCR, and add a signature or typed text before sharing. Scanning, enhancement, OCR and export run on your device. Optional OCR language packs may need a download first. Choose when and where to save or share your files. Start free. Pro is available monthly, yearly or with a one-time Lifetime purchase. START FREE • Single-page scanning with automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Crop, rotate, adjust brightness and contrast, and choose a filter for each page • Export PDF, JPEG or PNG without watermarks • Organize documents with folders, pinning and search • Merge, split and reorder pages • Keep your original scan so you can change edits later DO MORE WITH PRO • Batch scanning for multi-page paperwork • OCR text recognition and searchable PDF output • Signatures and typed text on your documents • ID-card and passport scanning • PDF import and password-protected PDF export • Optional automatic saving to Files or iCloud Drive • App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID CHOOSE HOW TO UPGRADE Use the free tools for single-page scans. Choose Pro monthly or yearly, or get Pro with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://onlyscans.app/en/privacy-policy-ios Support: https://onlyscans.app/en/support

Screenshots

Papyr4 screens
OnlyScans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnlyScans at every 9 days against Papyr's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Papyr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OnlyScans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Papyr ships an update every 2 months, OnlyScans every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Papyr versus OnlyScans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapyrOnlyScans
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMontrell CruseGretchen Alaras

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Papyr

One-time1
  • Papyr Pro$9.99
3 purchases

OnlyScans

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Papyr free?
Papyr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnlyScans free?
OnlyScans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Papyr or OnlyScans have ads?
Neither Papyr nor OnlyScans shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Papyr or OnlyScans?
Papyr ships an update every 2 months, and OnlyScans every 9 days. Most recently, Papyr was updated on October 16, 2026 and OnlyScans on October 25, 2026.

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