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OnlyScans

Freemium#31 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps

OnlyScans: A private, capable scanner for offline OCR and organized document capture. Ranked #31 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps by our editors (5.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple private OCR scanning.

5.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.6 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Simple private OCR scanning
Free plan
Yes
OCR included
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Offline OCR and local document storage without an account
- Searchable PDFs, batch scanning, and multi-page document creation
- ID, passport, annotation, app-lock, and cloud export features
Where it doesn't
- The Free Tier adds watermarks to PDF and JPEG exports
- OCR and searchable PDF export require a Pro plan
- Word export is standard on Android rather than broadly listed

Our verdict on OnlyScans

OnlyScans is a mobile document-scanning app for Android and iOS. It is designed for people who want to capture documents, receipts, IDs, passports, and notes while keeping processing and storage on the device. Automatic edge detection and perspective correction help prepare scans, while image filters and manual adjustments support basic cleanup. The app exports PDF, JPEG, and PNG files, and it can create searchable PDFs through on-device OCR. Folders, categories, pinning, and content search provide ways to organize stored documents without an account or cloud backend.

The plan structure is straightforward. The Free Tier includes unlimited document scans, offline local processing, basic image enhancement filters, PDF and JPEG export with a watermark, single-side ID and passport scanning, and standard Word export on Android. Pro Monthly and Pro Yearly add OCR text extraction, searchable PDF export, batch scanning, signatures and annotations, password-protected PDFs, and watermark-free exports. The Lifetime plan unlocks Pro features through a one-time purchase. The published plans separate core capture from OCR, searchable documents, and more advanced editing and export controls.

OnlyScans is a strong fit for private, offline scanning workflows that still need searchable documents, multi-page files, ID and passport support, and common cloud destinations such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. It also includes app lock, password-protected PDF export, signatures, stamps, typed text, PDF import, and dual-side ID and passport scanning. Choose an alternative if watermark-free output or OCR must be included in a free tier, or if Word export across both mobile platforms is a central requirement. For users who prioritize local processing and a focused mobile scanner, OnlyScans covers a broad set of everyday document tasks.

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OnlyScans pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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OnlyScans fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
iOS app	Yes
Android app	Yes
OCR included	Yes
Searchable PDF	Yes
Auto capture	Yes
Multipage PDF	Yes
Scan limit	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android
Compliance & security	GDPR
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	onlyscans.app
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

OnlyScans integrations

OnlyScans lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Google Drive
Dropbox
OneDrive

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