Comparison

RAR Extractor vs ScanMaster Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

RAR Extractor

This utility app efficiently handles compression and extraction for over 60 archive formats, including RAR and ZIP. It offers robust local file management, multi-format previews, and secure handling of encrypted and split archives. Easily import files from various sources and organize them with flexible sorting options.

Highlights
  • Supports over 60 archive formats (RAR, ZIP, 7Z, etc.)
  • Extracts encrypted and split-volume archives
  • Password-protected ZIP compression
  • Comprehensive local file manager
  • Multi-format file preview
  • Batch file import and sharing
  • Cross-device file synchronization
Features
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RAR Extractor is an efficient compression and extraction tool equipped with comprehensive local file management features. It provides one-stop services for compression, decompression, file preview and resource import, catering to all everyday file processing needs. This app is the iOS counterpart of the macOS app 「RAR Extractor - Unzip File」. It supports more than 60 archive formats including RAR, ZIP, 7Z, BZIP, GZIP, GZ, HAX, TBZ, PAK, ISO, EXE, LZMA, CBZ, CAB, JAR, LHA, LZH, TAR, CPIO, NSA, RPM, APK, PKG. You can extract encrypted archives and multi-volume archives, and enjoy cross-device file synchronization. 「Main Features」 1、Professional Compression & Decompression ● Wide Compatibility with Various Archive Formats -Unarchive & extract for over 60 archive formats: RAR, ZIP, 7Z, BZIP, GZIP, GZ, HAX, TBZ, PAK, ISO, EXE, LZMA, CBZ, CAB, JAR, LHA, LZH, TAR, CPIO, NSA, RPM, APK, PKG, and more. ● Full support for special archive files - Fully identify and extract split-volume archives in RAR, ZIP and 7Z formats; - Unzip & Extract password-locked encrypted archives of RAR, ZIP and 7Z formats.. ● Customizable compression options - Compress & Create password-protected ZIP archives. - Adjustable compression levels. - Split-volume compression. 2、Comprehensive Local File Manager ● Two display layouts: freely toggle between list view and grid view. ● Complete file operations: create folders and text files, rename, copy, cut, paste, move, batch-share and delete files. ● Multi-format file preview: natively preview dozens of file types including images, audio, video and Office documents without external apps. ● Multi-criteria file sorting: sort files by name, date, size and file type. ● Multiple resource import methods: -Batch import photos and videos from the system album. -Directly import documents captured via camera. -Receive files shared from third-party apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, WeChat and email clients; -Support AirDrop for high-speed file transfer. 「Terms of Use」 ● https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 「Privacy Policy」 ● https://dami0209.github.io/privacy.html 「Tip」 This app is the iOS edition of the macOS application RAR Extractor - Unzip File.

About

ScanMaster Document Scanner

Features
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Turn paper, notes, documents, and ID photos into crisp PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. ScanMaster auto-detects document edges, supports multi-page capture, perspective correction, on-device OCR, ID photos, ID card layouts, watermarks, and Word export. Auto-crop and multi-page scan Point at a page and the app finds all four corners. Capture multiple pages in one session, or import from Photos to fill in missing pages. On-device OCR Recognize Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean text locally — nothing is uploaded. Copy, search, or export to Word for editing. ID photos and ID card scans Create 1-inch, visa, and other standard ID photos with one-tap background swap. Combine front and back ID images on an A4 sheet for printing. Watermark camera and signatures Stamp time and location on field photos. Add handwritten signatures and watermarks to scanned documents. Organize and export Sort scans into folders, favorite important files, and search full text. Export PDF, images, or Word. A Home Screen widget helps you resume scanning quickly. No account required. Your documents stay on this device until you choose to delete them.

Screenshots

RAR Extractor4 screens
ScanMaster Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanMaster Document Scanner at none against RAR Extractor's 4. RAR Extractor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. RAR Extractor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ScanMaster Document Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RAR Extractor versus ScanMaster Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAR ExtractorScanMaster Document Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer万林 彭伟祥 陈

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RAR Extractor

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade to VIP(weekly renewal)$1.997 Days
  • Upgrade to VIP(Month renewal)$2.991 Month
  • Upgrade to VIP(Annual renewal)3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to VIP(Lifetime)$8.99
None

ScanMaster Document Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RAR Extractor free?
RAR Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanMaster Document Scanner free?
ScanMaster Document Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RAR Extractor or ScanMaster Document Scanner have ads?
Neither RAR Extractor nor ScanMaster Document Scanner shows ads.

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