# CamScanner vs Scan Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: CamScanner at weekly against Scan Master's every 2 months. CamScanner also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 1) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). Scan Master's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scan Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scan Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scan Master's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, Scan Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | Scan Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-doc-scanner/id1064830365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [GURUPRITSINGH SAINI](https://appshunter.io/developer/610312153) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Productivity, #25 Top Free · Productivity, #113 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, Text recognition (OCR), PDF conversion, E-signature creation, Secure file management, Cloud storage integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Account(1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Account (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $69.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| One-page Fax | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and document management
- 📁 Convenient cloud storage and backup
- 🔍 Powerful OCR and document enhancement features
- 🔧 Customizable scanning and editing options
- 🏫 Useful for school and work applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🤖 Inconsistent OCR and text recognition accuracy
- 💰 Aggressive upselling and subscription model
- 🔌 App crashes and performance issues
- 📤 Difficulties with sharing and exporting files

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scanning and editing
- Syncing and backup issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Unexpected charges and subscription renewals
- Unreliable performance and frequent updates

**Requested features**

- Improved OCR and text recognition accuracy
- More flexible export and sharing options
- Customizable storage and backup settings
- Enhanced security and privacy controls
- Streamlined subscription and pricing model


### Scan Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-master-doc-scanner/id1064830365)

This app allows you to scan documents into high-quality PDFs or images. It offers features for file transfer, conversion of various file types to PDF, and a robust PDF reader. You can easily share, print, or save your scanned documents for future use.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF/image, Optimize scan quality, File transfer via USB/WIFI, Convert various file types to PDF, Advanced PDF reader, Document viewer for multiple formats, Email and print documents

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is Scan Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or Scan Master?

Scan Master is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Scan Master averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or Scan Master have ads?

Both CamScanner and Scan Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or Scan Master?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and Scan Master every 2 months. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scan Master on August 25, 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.*