# Scan Master vs Photo Scanner to Document

Scan Master and Photo Scanner to Document both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Photo Scanner to Document's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scan Master's. Photo Scanner to Document also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 1). Scan Master's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photo Scanner to Document sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scan Master against 4.9 for Photo Scanner to Document. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Scanner to Document has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Scan Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Scanner to Document's.

Scan Master ships an update every 2 months, Photo Scanner to Document every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Master | Photo Scanner to Document |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-doc-scanner/id1064830365/reviews)** | [4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-scanner-to-document/id1608149077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GURUPRITSINGH SAINI](https://appshunter.io/developer/610312153) | [Spicy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/299136020) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-doc-scanner/id1064830365)

This app allows you to scan documents into high-quality PDFs or images. It offers features for file transfer, conversion of various file types to PDF, and a robust PDF reader. You can easily share, print, or save your scanned documents for future use.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF/image, Optimize scan quality, File transfer via USB/WIFI, Convert various file types to PDF, Advanced PDF reader, Document viewer for multiple formats, Email and print documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


### Photo Scanner to Document

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-scanner-to-document/id1608149077)

Transform your device's camera into a powerful document scanner. Easily create PDFs, add signatures, highlight, and annotate your scans. Share documents instantly via various platforms with searchable text.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Create searchable PDFs, Add signatures, Edit and annotate documents, Share via multiple platforms, Selectable text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| 6 month | $7.49 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $13.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Master free?

Scan Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Scanner to Document free?

Photo Scanner to Document is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Master or Photo Scanner to Document?

Scan Master is rated higher. Scan Master averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Photo Scanner to Document averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Scan Master or Photo Scanner to Document have ads?

Both Scan Master and Photo Scanner to Document show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Master or Photo Scanner to Document?

Scan Master ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Scanner to Document every 5 weeks. Most recently, Scan Master was updated on October 9, 2026 and Photo Scanner to Document on October 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.*