Comparison

Scanmint vs OnlyScans

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

Head to head
About

Scanmint

Transform your phone into a powerful, private document scanner. Quickly capture and convert documents, receipts, and IDs into high-quality PDFs. Enjoy on-device processing, free PDF export, and no advertisements.

Highlights
  • On-device scanning and OCR
  • Free PDF export
  • Auto edge detection
  • Multiple scan modes
  • OCR with searchable PDF
  • Password-protected PDFs
  • App lock with biometrics
Features
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Scanmint turns your phone into a fast, private document scanner. Scan documents, receipts, ID cards, books, and notes, then save a clean, high-quality PDF in seconds. No account, no ads, and your scans never leave your device. FREE PDF EXPORT - NO PAYWALL Most scanner apps make you pay just to export your own scan. Scanmint does not. Saving and sharing PDFs is always free. No export paywall, no surprise wall after you have done the work. PRIVATE AND ON-DEVICE Your documents stay on your phone. OCR and scanning run on-device, so sensitive paperwork, contracts, and IDs never get uploaded to a server. NO ADS, HONEST PRICING A clean, ad-free scanner with transparent pricing, a clear trial, and easy cancel. No banners covering your scans. POWERFUL SCANNING, BUILT IN - Auto edge detection and multi-page capture - Manual crop and perspective correction - Scan modes: document, whiteboard, business card, QR code - Per-page filters: auto, black and white, grayscale, color - Page management: reorder, rotate, delete, add pages - OCR with searchable PDF, copy text, and TXT export - Export to PDF or JPG and share to Files or any app - App lock with Face ID or fingerprint GREAT FOR EVERYDAY DOCUMENTS Scan to PDF for tax receipts, contracts, homework, handwritten notes, whiteboards, business cards, and books. Use OCR to turn any scan into searchable, copyable text. A simple camera scanner and pdf maker for home, school, and work. PRO FEATURES - ID card scan (front and back on one page) - Signature: draw and place your signature on a page - Batch export multiple documents into one PDF - Advanced OCR with multi-language support (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) - Password-protect and encrypt your exported PDF Scanmint is the document scanner that respects your documents and your wallet: free PDF export, no ads, and on-device privacy. Download Scanmint and scan your first document to PDF today. ---------------------- SCANMINT PRO SUBSCRIPTION Scanmint Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly; the monthly plan includes a 3-day free trial) or as a one-time Lifetime Unlock. For subscriptions, payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://golinski-ventures.pl/scanmint/terms Privacy Policy: https://golinski-ventures.pl/scanmint/privacy

About

OnlyScans

Features
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Meet OnlyScans — the document scanner that keeps your documents where they belong: on your iPhone. OnlyScans scans, enhances, runs OCR, and generates PDFs entirely on your device. Your documents and the images within them are never uploaded to our servers. No account. No cloud requirement. No surprises. Point your camera at a page and OnlyScans automatically detects the edges, corrects the perspective, and turns it into a crisp, share-ready PDF in seconds. Receipts, contracts, notes, IDs, passports, whiteboards — if you can see it, you can scan it. WHY ONLYSCANS • 100% on-device — scanning, enhancement, OCR, and PDF export never leave your iPhone • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Studio-quality filters: Original, Enhanced, Grayscale, Monochrome, and Whiteboard cleanup • A genuinely useful free tier — no watermarks • 26 languages, built for everywhere SCAN ANYTHING • Fast single-page scanning — free, forever • Batch multi-page scanning for contracts and paperwork (Pro) • Dedicated ID card & passport mode that reads the details automatically (Pro) • Import existing photos and PDFs and turn them into clean documents (PDF import: Pro) POLISH EVERY PAGE • Crop, rotate, and fine-tune brightness and contrast per page • Non-destructive editing — every edit re-renders from the pristine original, so you can always change your mind • Real-time filter preview before you save EXTRACT & SIGN (Pro) • OCR text recognition with searchable-PDF output • Capture a signature on paper — we remove the background so you can drop it onto any document • Add typed text anywhere on a page STAY ORGANIZED • Folders, pinning, search, and grid or list views • Merge, split, reorder, and combine documents • Filter by drafts and exported files EXPORT YOUR WAY • Export as PDF, JPEG, or PNG • Adjustable PDF quality, fit-or-fill layout, and size optimization • Password-protected PDFs to keep sensitive files locked down (Pro) • Auto-save to Files or iCloud Drive (Pro), and share anywhere BUILT FOR iOS • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for one-tap scanning and recent documents • Quick Actions and Shortcuts support to start a scan instantly • App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID (Pro) FREE VS PRO Start free with single-page scanning, every filter, folders, search, and PDF / JPEG / PNG export. Upgrade to Pro to unlock batch scanning, OCR, signatures, typed text, cloud auto-save, ID card scanning, PDF import, password-protected export, and App Lock. Go Pro monthly, yearly, or once with Lifetime — your call, no lock-in. Download OnlyScans and turn your iPhone into a private, pocket-sized scanner today. — OnlyScans Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime 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

Screenshots

Scanmint4 screens
OnlyScans4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scanmint and OnlyScans are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Scanmint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scanmint versus OnlyScans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanmintOnlyScans
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGolinski Ventures Sp. z o.o.Gretchen Alaras

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanmint

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$29.99
3 purchases

OnlyScans

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

Questions

Is Scanmint free?
Scanmint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnlyScans free?
OnlyScans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanmint or OnlyScans have ads?
Neither Scanmint nor OnlyScans shows ads.

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