Comparison

Fast OCR vs PDF Master

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

Head to head
About

Fast OCR

This app converts text from images and PDFs into editable text with automatic language detection and translation. It offers a user-friendly interface for efficient and accurate text extraction, with a focus on privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Image to text conversion
  • PDF to text conversion
  • Automatic language detection
  • Accurate translation
  • User-friendly interface
  • Privacy and security focused
Features
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Introducing our cutting-edge OCR mobile app, Seamless translates images and PDFs with precision, thanks to our automatic language detection and high-efficiency features. Experience the future of text conversion as our app effortlessly recognizes languages, providing accurate translations on the go. Unlock a world of convenience with our user-friendly interface, ensuring a seamless experience for users of all levels. Say goodbye to manual language selection – our app does it for you, saving time and ensuring accuracy. Whether it's an image or a PDF, our app handles it all, delivering efficient and precise results. Elevate your translation experience with our powerful engine, designed for speed and accuracy. But it doesn't stop there – enjoy an added layer of privacy and security as your data is handled with the utmost care. Share your translations easily, and experience the freedom of language with our versatile and accessible app. Join us on the cutting edge of OCR technology, where efficiency meets simplicity. Your journey to seamless image and PDF translation starts here! term of use: https://portal.termshub.io/oouwpzkvzr/mobile_eula

About

PDF Master

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents on iOS. It allows users to scan physical documents and gallery images into PDFs, create new PDFs from scratch, view existing files, merge multiple PDFs, and extract text using OCR technology.

Highlights
  • Scan photos to PDF
  • Convert gallery images to PDF
  • Create new PDF files
  • View and read PDF documents
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • OCR text recognition
Features
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PDF Master - Your Ultimate PDF Companion Welcome to PDF Master, the powerful and user-friendly iOS PDF app that provides a comprehensive solution for all your PDF needs. Whether you need to scan photos to PDF, organize gallery images, create new PDF, view, or merge existing PDF files, PDF Master has you covered. - Scan Photos to PDF: Effortlessly convert your physical documents, photos, or handwritten notes into high-quality PDF documents. - Convert Gallery Images to PDF: Select images from your gallery, quickly create beautiful PDF files for easy sharing and storage. - Create PDF Files: Build new PDF from scratch, add text, images, and annotations, tailor your documents to your liking. - View PDF: Browse and read PDF files, with support for page zoom, rotation, and soon-to-come bookmark features, ensuring a comfortable reading experience. - Merge PDF Files: Combine multiple PDF files into one, effortlessly manage and organize your documents. - OCR (Text Recognition): Utilize OCR technology to extract text from scanned documents, making content more searchable and editable. PDF Master is your ideal choice for working with PDF files in various scenarios, whether in the office, school or daily life. Download PDF Master now and start a convenient new way to manage PDF documents! Payment & Subscription Terms: Choose between the following subscription options for unlimited access to all features: You may cancel your subscription at any time You can cancel auto-renewal at any time, given that the cancellation is at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription. Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the Account Settings: Account Settings: - Open the Settings app. - Tap your name. - Tap Subscriptions. - Tap the subscription that you want to manage. For app support and more information, reach out to us at: kma45143@outlook.com Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pdf-master-privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/pdfmastertermsofuse/

Screenshots

Fast OCR4 screens
PDF Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fast OCR at free with in-app purchases against PDF Master's subscription. Fast OCR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). PDF Master's advantage is ratings volume (202 vs 1) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Fast OCR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PDF Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Master holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Master has 202 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast OCR ships an update every 2 days, PDF Master every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fast OCR versus PDF Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast OCRPDF Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (202 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1202 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammad Raza Mohammad ImtiazCheeseJoy Apps

Bugs and requests

Fast OCR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PDF Master

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't work
  • Scan is blurry
  • Does not adjust the document well
  • Doesn't convert written text
  • Doesn't convert handwritten note to Text

Requested features

4 requests
  • Instructions on how to use the app
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily
  • Convert handwritten notes to text
  • Find advertised tools

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fast OCR

Subscriptions2
  • 1500 Premium OCR Scan$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited Premium OCR Scan$8.991 Month
10 purchases

PDF Master

Subscriptions9
  • PDF Master$0.997 Days
  • weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PDF Master PRO 1 Week$5.997 Days
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  • PDF Master PRO 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • PDF Master PRO 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • PDF Master PRO 1 Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • PDF Master PRO 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • PDF Master PRO 1 Year$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Master Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Fast OCR free?
Fast OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Master free?
PDF Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast OCR or PDF Master?
PDF Master is rated higher. Fast OCR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PDF Master averages 4.3 from 202 ratings.
Do Fast OCR or PDF Master have ads?
PDF Master shows ads; Fast OCR does not.
Which is updated more often, Fast OCR or PDF Master?
Fast OCR ships an update every 2 days, and PDF Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fast OCR was updated on November 4, 2026 and PDF Master on November 4, 2026.

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