Comparison

iScanner vs Scan Master Pro

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

Head to head
About

iScanner

This app is a powerful mobile scanner and document manager. It uses AI to create high-quality, distortion-free scans of various documents, which can then be edited, organized, and exported in multiple formats. It also offers OCR and AI chat features for enhanced document interaction.

Highlights
  • AI-powered document scanning
  • OCR text recognition
  • Document editing and markup
  • File organization and management
  • Cross-platform access
  • On-device privacy features
Features
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Meet iScanner—the AI-powered document scanner trusted by 145M+ users to scan, edit, and manage files. Students, professionals, remote workers, teachers. For many, important documents still exist on paper when they should be digital. Built on 10+ years of scanning experience, iScanner solves that. Just point your camera at a contract, a receipt, or a handwritten note and get a clean file back. With iScanner, you can: • Scan documents to PDF, JPG, DOC, or other formats with automatic quality correction. • Sign PDFs, fill out forms, and annotate documents without switching apps. • Extract text from any scan using built-in OCR in 20+ languages. Here's what you get: AI-POWERED DOCUMENT SCANNER Got a crumpled receipt or a contract shot at an angle? iScanner's in-house AI automatically detects borders, straightens skewed pages, corrects colors, and removes shadows, fingerprints, and noise. The result looks like it was produced by a flatbed scanner. Export as PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, or TXT. ALL-IN-ONE DOCUMENT EDITOR Unlike most scanner apps that stop at the scan, iScanner handles every step of document management. Sign by hand or from a photo, fill out forms, annotate pages, and redact sensitive text. Merge several scans into one file, split pages, send a fax, and organize them into folders with drag and drop. OCR & AI PDF ASSISTANT Built-in OCR turns printed text into editable content in 20+ languages—copy it, convert the scan to a DOC or TXT file, or search any PDF. Got a dense contract or a document in a foreign language? AI Chat can summarize, translate, rewrite, or answer specific questions about it. PRIVACY & DOCUMENT SECURITY Passports, medical records, financial documents. Some files belong on your device, not a shared cloud. iScanner keeps them there by default, with no third-party access. Lock the app with a PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID. Password-protect PDFs, set expiration dates on shared links, and add a decoy password that opens a fake version of the app. SPECIALIZED SCANNING MODES Beyond everyday documents: create secure digital copies of passports, ID cards, and driver's licenses. Photograph a math equation and solve it instantly. Measure object dimensions, count similar objects, and read QR codes—all in one app. CROSS-DEVICE ACCESS Files sync through secure AWS cloud storage and are available to manage from any browser using the web version. Import from Gmail, Google Drive, and Apple Files. PAPERLESS IMPACT Since 2015, iScanner has helped millions of people replace printouts with digital files. Track your real environmental impact inside the app and earn eco certificates for going paperless. Download iScanner—the AI-powered document scanner that handles everything from the first scan to the final signature. FAQ Q: Can I scan multiple pages into one PDF? A: Yes—scan as many pages as you need and combine them into a single file. Q: Does iScanner work without an internet connection? A: Yes—scanning, editing, and viewing files all work offline; only cloud sync and backups need a connection. Q: How do I transfer my documents to a new phone? A: Sign in on your new device and everything restores automatically from iScanner's cloud storage. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • iScanner Pro unlocks all scanner features • You won’t be charged until your purchase is confirmed • Your subscription will auto-renew 24 hours before its expiration date • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store settings Privacy Policy: http://iscanner.com/mobileapp/privacy Terms of Use: http://iscanner.com/mobileapp/terms We’d love to hear from you! Please leave a review to help us make our document scanner even better. You can also get in touch with us at http://iscannerapp.com/scanner/support.

About

Scan Master Pro

Transform your device into a smart scanner for documents, receipts, and cards. Easily capture, edit, and save files as PDFs or JPEGs. Share, upload, or print your scanned documents directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Automatic document edge detection
  • Save as PDF or JPEG
  • Email and cloud uploads
  • Direct printing
  • Passcode protection
  • Sign documents
Features
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Turn your device as a smart scanner with Scan Master app. Enjoy the easier life that technology brings us. Quickly scan photos, receipts, name cards, invoices, documents etc, save them as single or multipage PDF or JPEG files, share by email, upload to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box and EverNote, or download to a pc, and even print the files directly. Key Features: ⁃ Take or choose multiple photos one time. ⁃ Automatic document edge detection and perspective correction. ⁃ Process photos in Gray, color and black & white modes. ⁃ Rotate photos. ⁃ Email documents as PDF format or JPEG format. ⁃ Print documents directly. ⁃ Upload documents to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive and Box. ⁃ Open documents directly in other apps like Notes, iBooks, Box, Google Drive and Evernote etc. ⁃ Save documents as size of A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Business Card, Junior Legal, Ledger, Legal, Letter and Tabloid. ⁃ Save documents to local Photos, Notes etc. ⁃ Group some documents in files. ⁃ Sort by name or date. ⁃ Sign directly on documents. ⁃ Thumbnail or list view. ⁃ Name, search, add & delete pages, and re-order the documents etc. ⁃ Passcode protection. ⁃ Adds 3D Touch function. If you have any question, please email to linklinksapp@tom.com.

Screenshots

iScanner4 screens
Scan Master Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iScanner at 82% against Scan Master Pro's 33%. iScanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.4M vs 1). Scan Master Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. iScanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Scan Master Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan Master Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScanner has 1.4M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of iScanner's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scan Master Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iScanner ships an update fortnightly, Scan Master Pro every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iScanner versus Scan Master Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScannerScan Master Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4M ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4M — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size296 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBPMobileLINKLINKS LTD

Customer experience

iScanner

All ratings1,403,517 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews4,474 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative16.4%

Scan Master Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

iScanner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scans not saving properly
  • Unexpected charges and billing issues
  • Inability to cancel subscriptions
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save scans locally without subscription
  • Improved reliability and stability
  • More transparent and fair pricing model
  • Better customer support and communication

Scan Master Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

iScanner

Subscriptions9
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 week Pro 10Gb storage3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • 1 week Pro 100Gb storage3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Scanner & PDF editor3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Scan Master Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - 6 months14 Days trial$4.996 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is iScanner free?
iScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Master Pro free?
Scan Master Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iScanner or Scan Master Pro?
Scan Master Pro is rated higher. iScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Scan Master Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iScanner or Scan Master Pro have ads?
Both iScanner and Scan Master Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, iScanner or Scan Master Pro?
iScanner ships an update fortnightly, and Scan Master Pro every 9 months. Most recently, iScanner was updated on September 29, 2026 and Scan Master Pro on August 24, 2026.

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