# Camera Scanner vs ScanMaster

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Scanner at 4.5 against ScanMaster's 2.7. Camera Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 148). ScanMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (23% vs 13%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days 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.

Camera Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Scanner has 6.4K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Camera Scanner's written reviews are positive against 23% of ScanMaster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Camera Scanner ships an update monthly, ScanMaster every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Scanner | ScanMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913/reviews)** | [2.7 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-scan-and-share-docs/id1536381214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **22.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Position Mobile Ltd SEZC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519177812) | [FUTURE MEDIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509949777) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.

**Highlights:** Accurate PDF scanning, Powerful OCR text editing, Edit and sign documents, Manage unlimited files/folders, Secure document storage, Easy document sharing, Scan handwritten and printed material

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful for business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Scanning functionality not working as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Option to save scans locally
- Ability to share scans easily
- Clearer subscription management


### 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 Camera Scanner free?

Camera Scanner 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, Camera Scanner or ScanMaster?

Camera Scanner is rated higher. Camera Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while ScanMaster averages 2.7 from 148 ratings.

### Do Camera Scanner or ScanMaster have ads?

ScanMaster shows ads; Camera Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Scanner or ScanMaster?

Camera Scanner ships an update monthly, and ScanMaster every 9 days. Most recently, Camera Scanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScanMaster on September 26, 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.*