# iScanner vs Scan Master Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iScanner | Scan Master Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscanner-pdf-document-scanner/id1040093707/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-pro/id1091133557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 296 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) |

## What reviewers say

### iScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscanner-pdf-document-scanner/id1040093707)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Business, #64 Top Free · Business, #135 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Pro 10Gb storage | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Pro 100Gb storage | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Scanner & PDF editor | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly helpful
- 🚀 Fantastic scanning capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for business on the go
- 👍 Organizes documents well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, glitchy, and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💰 Expensive subscription model, misleading pricing
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience
- 🗑️ Important documents can be lost or deleted

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-pro/id1091133557)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*