Comparison

1Writer vs ScanSend

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

Head to head
About

1Writer

This app is a powerful text editor for creating, revising, and sharing ideas efficiently. It supports plain text and Markdown, with advanced features like an extended keyboard, photo insertion, and custom URL actions. Sync with cloud services and personalize your writing experience.

Highlights
  • Markdown syntax highlighting and preview
  • Extended keyboard with custom buttons
  • Photo insertion with Dropbox integration
  • Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, and WebDAV
  • Custom URL actions and JavaScript support
  • In-app web browser for research
  • Passcode and biometric app protection
Features
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1Writer combines all the basic text editing features you would expect with all the advanced features you will ever need. Use 1Writer to write, research, revise, and share your ideas with maximum efficiency. - - - - - - - - - - "The only Dropbox- and Markdown-enabled text editor for iPhone that’s clicked with me has been 1Writer. It’s simple, looks great, and gets the job done." - TheSweetSetup.com "Really great app, really recommend it." - Federico Viticci, MacStories.net "The app interface is beautiful and distraction-free, with loads of other awesome features lurking beneath its simple exterior. It's now my go-to iPhone text editor." - Chris Gonzales, ToolsandToys.net "For users that want a great visual experience paired with great support for custom actions and third party apps, 1Writer is an excellent choice." - iMore.com "1Writer is the most powerful text editor available for iPhone." - Phillip Gruneich - - - - - - - - - - CREATE - Write :: generate and edit plain text or Markdown files. - Preview :: see the formatted results with Markdown syntax highlighting while you write and a full, rich-text preview when you're done. - Extended keyboard :: a convenient row of buttons for navigation, formatting, special characters (customizable--pick the characters you use the most). - Insert photo :: pick a photo or take a new one, and 1Writer will upload it to Dropbox and generate the Markdown-syntax to add it to your document--all in a single action! - Snippets :: TextExpander Touch support. - Custom URL actions :: insert a document template, encode a selection and replace the original text, look up synonyms and much more. - JavaScript :: create even more powerful custom actions using JavaScript—text manipulation, perform a find & replace, interact with the clipboard—the possibilities are endless. IMPORT - Sync with iCloud, Dropbox and WebDAV. - Share extension :: send text to 1Writer from other apps. In Safari, the extension uses the current URL, page title and selected text to create a new document. - Create, append, prepend, or replace text directly from other apps using the 1Writer URL scheme. EXPORT - CloudApp and Dropbox :: generate a link to share your document in plain text or PDF. - Evernote :: pick your notebook, add tags and turn a text selection or the entire document into a new, rich-text note. - Copy HTML :: put the formatted text for your document directly on the clipboard. - Custom actions :: open a web search, tweet a selection, save a series of items in a list and much more. PERSONALIZE - Support Dark Mode on iOS 13. - 2 dark themes for more comfortable reading and writing at night. - Choose from 20 different fonts. - Bookmark and sync the Dropbox/WebDAV folders you want to have quick access to the sub-folders and documents you need. - Use a passcode or Touch ID/Face ID to protect the app from unauthorized users. RESEARCH - In-app web browser :: research, look up information without having to leave the app. - Bookmarks :: create and access your favorite websites. - Save the current text selection to the clipboard in Markdown syntax. - 1Password support :: login to all your accounts using the 1Password extension. EVEN MORE GREAT FEATURES - Drag and drop. - Open in Place. - Multiple windows on iOS 13. - MultiMarkdown. - Search documents from Spotlight. - Find & replace within document. - Photo and PDF preview. - Today widget :: access your recent documents from the Notification Center or create a new document in one tap. - Checklist support :: create a list of things to do or topics to research, and easily check them off. - Full-text search and hashtag support :: search within a folder to find the document you need, and view related documents that have the same tag.

About

ScanSend

Features
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ScanSend turns your paper into professional, searchable PDFs in seconds. Just point your camera! ScanSend automatically detects edges, crops perfectly, and enhances your scans with built-in OCR, so you can search and copy text instantly. Why you’ll love ScanSend: • Fast & automatic: Smart edge detection, alignment, and cropping for every page. • Searchable PDFs: Built-in OCR makes your scans text-searchable. • Instant sharing: Send your scan by email or save to Files and your favorite cloud services. • Always remembers: Quickly pick up where you left off with your last document or look in your history. Perfect for: Receipts, IDs, passports, tax forms, contracts, invoices, notes... any papers you want to scan for easy sharing. How it works: 1. Point your camera and capture — ScanSend finds the edges automatically. 2. Adjust if needed with manual controls for full precision. 3. Let OCR make your PDF searchable and ready to share. 4. Email it, store it in Files, or export anywhere you need. Your private document scanner. All processing happens on your device. Your scans, your data — always private and secure. ScanSend makes document scanning fast, simple, and reliable. Digitize your paper life today. – Privacy Policy https://www.scansend.app/#privacypolicy Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

1Writer4 screens
ScanSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanSend at Free against 1Writer's $4.99. 1Writer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

ScanSend is free to download; 1Writer costs $4.99 up front. 1Writer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ScanSend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Writer ships an update every 2 months, ScanSend every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
1Writer versus ScanSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1WriterScanSend
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (388 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings388 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNgoc LuuFrancisco Cantu

In-app purchases

5 purchases

1Writer

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
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  • Massive Tip$9.99
  • Amazing Tip$19.99
2 purchases

ScanSend

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Unlimited$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • App Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is 1Writer free?
1Writer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ScanSend free?
ScanSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1Writer or ScanSend have ads?
Neither 1Writer nor ScanSend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Writer or ScanSend?
1Writer ships an update every 2 months, and ScanSend every 10 months. Most recently, 1Writer was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScanSend on August 31, 2026.

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