# CamScanner vs PDF Maker & Reader Pro

The clearest difference is price: CamScanner at Free against PDF Maker & Reader Pro's $1.99. CamScanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 12). PDF Maker & Reader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

CamScanner is free to download; PDF Maker & Reader Pro costs $1.99 up front. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PDF Maker & Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 12, 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 40% of PDF Maker & Reader Pro's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, PDF Maker & Reader Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | PDF Maker & Reader Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-and-reader-pro/id1344475663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [NAOAKI SEKIGUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146328819) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Productivity, #24 Top Free · Productivity, #153 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


### PDF Maker & Reader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-and-reader-pro/id1344475663)

Create and edit PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Add text, photos, maps, and diagrams to new or existing PDFs. Easily share your creations via email or cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Create new PDF documents, Edit existing PDFs, Add text, photos, and maps, Input manually or with keyboard, Support for Apple Pencil, Share via email and cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is PDF Maker & Reader Pro free?

PDF Maker & Reader Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or PDF Maker & Reader Pro?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while PDF Maker & Reader Pro averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or PDF Maker & Reader Pro have ads?

CamScanner shows ads; PDF Maker & Reader Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or PDF Maker & Reader Pro?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and PDF Maker & Reader Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Maker & Reader Pro on September 18, 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.*