# Scan Master Pro vs Adobe Scan

Scan Master Pro and Adobe Scan both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scan Master Pro's. Adobe Scan also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.6M vs 1). Scan Master Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Master Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months and Adobe Scan sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Pro against 4.9 for Adobe Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Scan Master Pro's written reviews are positive against 82% of Adobe Scan's.

Scan Master Pro ships an update every 9 months, Adobe Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Master Pro | Adobe Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-pro/id1091133557/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 42 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Adobe Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Business, #41 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and IDs into professional-looking PDFs or JPEGs. Enhance scans with automatic straightening, stain removal, and editable text conversion.

**Highlights:** High-speed bulk scanning, Convert paper to PDF/JPEG, Automatic straightening, Magic eraser for cleanup, Extract pages, Image to text OCR, Organize into folders

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan premium - monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go
- 🚀 High-quality scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with auto-cropping and alignment
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around cloud storage
- 💰 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Problems with multi-page document scanning

**Requested features**

- Add option to save scans locally without cloud sync
- Improve edge detection and auto-cropping accuracy
- Implement multi-language OCR support
- Allow manual control over scan settings and adjustments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Master Pro free?

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

### Is Adobe Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan Master Pro or Adobe Scan?

Scan Master Pro is rated higher. Scan Master Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Adobe Scan averages 4.9 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do Scan Master Pro or Adobe Scan have ads?

Both Scan Master Pro and Adobe Scan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Master Pro or Adobe Scan?

Scan Master Pro ships an update every 9 months, and Adobe Scan fortnightly. Most recently, Scan Master Pro was updated on October 8, 2026 and Adobe Scan on October 23, 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.*