# PDF Scanner App vs ScanMaster

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Scanner App at 4.5 against ScanMaster's 2.7. PDF Scanner App also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 148). ScanMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScanMaster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner App has 6.3K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of PDF Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 23% of ScanMaster's.

PDF Scanner App ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanMaster every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner App | ScanMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-scan-document/id1414756292/reviews)** | [2.7 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-scan-and-share-docs/id1536381214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 22.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Tool Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080080426) | [FUTURE MEDIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509949777) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-scan-document/id1414756292)

Transform your phone into a powerful mobile scanner. Quickly scan, sign, and share documents in various formats. Features OCR, QR code scanning, and robust editing tools for professional document management.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, JPEG, TXT, OCR for text recognition, QR code and barcode scanning, Electronic signature addition, Document editing and cropping, Cloud storage integration, File management with PIN protection

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fax Premium (One Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (One Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (One Month) | $7.99 | per month |
| One Month -PDFScanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month -eScanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Promotion PDF subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Fax Premium (One Year) | $47.99 | per year |
| Scanner APP Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| One Year -PDFScanner Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime-PDFScanner Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent scanning quality
- 📝 Useful text recognition
- 🔍 Convenient document management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Intrusive ads and popups
- 🤯 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit scanned documents
- Improve OCR accuracy
- Provide more customization options


### ScanMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-scan-and-share-docs/id1536381214)

This app transforms your phone into a portable scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, or sketches and share them as PDF or JPG files. Keep important information accessible and manage your workflow on the go.

**Highlights:** Scan multipage documents, Share as PDF or JPG, Scan bills and receipts, Store IDs and important documents, Save business cards, Print via WiFi

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| ScanMaster: Year Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great scanner quality
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💻 Convenient for remote work
- 🤳 Easy to use
- 📤 Seamless document sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 📸 Poor scan quality
- 💳 Unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save scanned documents
- Camera not working properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Incorrect file format conversions

**Requested features**

- Improve free trial experience
- Add more language support
- Simplify subscription management
- Enhance document editing tools
- Integrate with more cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner App free?

PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScanMaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner App or ScanMaster?

PDF Scanner App is rated higher. PDF Scanner App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while ScanMaster averages 2.7 from 148 ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner App or ScanMaster have ads?

Both PDF Scanner App and ScanMaster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner App or ScanMaster?

PDF Scanner App ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanMaster every 9 days. Most recently, PDF Scanner App was updated on October 14, 2026 and ScanMaster on October 13, 2026.

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