Comparison

PDF Scanner Document Converter vs Printer

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner Document Converter

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize any document. Easily capture receipts, notes, or reports, save them as PDFs, and organize them with custom titles. Share your scanned files via email or save them for later printing.

Highlights
  • Scan any document
  • Save as PDF
  • Organize with titles
  • Automatic scanning
  • High-quality output
  • Share via email
  • Save to gallery
Features
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Scan Master turns your iPhone into a document scanner, PDF converter, and OCR text reader. Scan paper to PDF in seconds, convert it to Word, JPG, or TXT, then sign, annotate, and share. Contracts, invoices, receipts, tax returns, medical records, notes, textbook pages. Everything stays sharp and organized. Get perfect scans - AI Enhanced clears shadows, glare, and desk lamp reflections, so a page shot in a normal room still comes out clean - Straighten fixes the angle for you, no lining the page up perfectly or holding the phone flat - Switch between color, grayscale, and high-contrast black and white depending on what you are scanning - Set the look once and apply it to the whole document instead of page by page Multi-language text recognition - Pull the text out of a scan so you can search, copy, and reuse it instead of retyping the page - Detects the language for you, or pick one yourself - Fix a typo or reformat the result before you send it, right inside the app - Copy it as plain text, or export as PDF, DOC, or TXT Sign and mark up without printing - Sign a contract and send it back in a minute, no printer, no scanner, no trip to the office - Draw your signature once and reuse it on everything after that - Highlight the clause that matters, or leave a note for whoever reads it next - Add a stamp or your own watermark before the file leaves your phone Export in the format you need - PDF to file it, JPG to share it, DOC or TXT when you still need to edit it - Send only the pages that matter instead of the whole document - Adjust size and quality so the file is small enough to email - Straight out to email, AirDrop, print, or Files Your documents stay on your device Tax returns, contracts, medical records, and ID documents are not the kind of files that belong on someone else's server. Scan Master scans, processes, and stores everything locally on your iPhone. - Your documents are never uploaded, and no account is required - Text recognition runs on your iPhone, not in the cloud - Lock individual documents behind a password - Add encryption to any file before you export it Scan Master Premium Scan Master is free to use. Premium unlocks batch file import, watermark-free export, file encryption, OCR result export, and advanced editing: signatures, markup, comments, stamps, and custom watermarks. Free users can export one page at a time with a Scan Master watermark. Selecting multiple pages requires Premium. Privacy Policy: https://scanmaster.io/scan-master-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://scanmaster.io/scan-master-terms-conditions.html Questions or suggestions? Email us at getsupport@scanmaster.io.

About

Printer

Easily print documents and photos from your device. Scan new files, select your printer, and print in seconds. Supports over 9000 AirPrint printers and offers advanced print options.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and photos
  • Print from photo gallery, iCloud, web pages
  • Supports over 9000 AirPrint printers
  • Print previews
  • Adjust print quality and options
  • History of printed documents
Features
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Our app makes printing your documents and photos a breeze. Simply scan a new document, select your printer, and print within seconds. The intuitive interface ensures that even those who are not tech-savvy can easily navigate and use the app. With our app, you can print directly from your photo gallery, iCloud files, and even full-size web pages. Whether it's an important work document, a cherished family photo, or a recipe from your favorite website, our app handles it all seamlessly. It supports over 9000 different AirPrint printers, giving you the flexibility to print from almost any location. Our app also includes advanced features like print previews, multiple paper size options, and the ability to print in color or black and white. You can even adjust the print quality and choose between single or double-sided printing. Additionally, the app keeps a history of your printed documents, making it easy to reprint without having to rescan or re-upload. SUBSCRIPTION PLAN: > Weekly subscription: $6.99/week+ 3-day free trial Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription gives you unlimited access of converting documents to PDF, sign documents - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U_QpjIWEaHOFNF8Kk9HROMDZhIG--Q4AnPnD13TWqb8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KiVnsRDzosCD-XLyW39Y_YKYjXLu6og2yGXWUExcSI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

PDF Scanner Document Converter4 screens
Printer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Scanner Document Converter at free with in-app purchases against Printer's subscription. PDF Scanner Document Converter also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (545 vs 55). Printer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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. PDF Scanner Document Converter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Printer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Scanner Document Converter against 4.5 for Printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner Document Converter has 545 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of PDF Scanner Document Converter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Printer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner Document Converter ships an update every 2 weeks, Printer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PDF Scanner Document Converter versus Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner Document ConverterPrinter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (545 ratings) — better4.5 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings545 — better55
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer兰 陈Caroline Duhamel

Customer experience

PDF Scanner Document Converter

All ratings544 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.1%

Printer

All ratings52 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner Document Converter

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Scan quality is unreadable
  • App keeps asking to sign up despite active account
  • Files not emailing properly
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 5S
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  • Scanning fails to process documents

Requested features

4 requests
  • Easy in-app cancellation option
  • Color scan option
  • Genuine free trial without credit card requirement
  • Better customer support channels

Printer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PDF Scanner Document Converter

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Converter$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • PDF Document Scanner3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Document Scanner App$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Printer

Subscriptions3
  • Multi-Function Printer3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Multi-Function Printer$9.991 Year
  • Multi-Function Printer$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner Document Converter free?
PDF Scanner Document Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner Document Converter or Printer?
PDF Scanner Document Converter is rated higher. PDF Scanner Document Converter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 545 ratings, while Printer averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner Document Converter or Printer have ads?
PDF Scanner Document Converter shows ads; Printer does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner Document Converter or Printer?
PDF Scanner Document Converter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Printer every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Scanner Document Converter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Printer on October 24, 2026.

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