# PDF Master vs Scanner PDF.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner PDF. at 56% against PDF Master's 9%. Scanner PDF. also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Master sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Scanner PDF. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner PDF. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of PDF Master's written reviews are positive against 56% of Scanner PDF.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Master | Scanner PDF. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-reader/id6471487318/reviews) | **[4.6 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf/id6502829562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 119 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CheeseJoy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727983156) | [Bona Estada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746907583) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-reader/id6471487318)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Master | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| PDF Master PRO 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Master Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### Scanner PDF.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf/id6502829562)

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan, edit, and sign documents, convert them to PDF, and even scan IDs. Features OCR for text recognition and simple sharing options.

**Highlights:** Document scanning, Electronic signatures, Text recognition (OCR), Document editing, Easy document sharing, ID scanner

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Master free?

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

### Is Scanner PDF. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Master or Scanner PDF.?

Scanner PDF. is rated higher. PDF Master averages 4.3 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Scanner PDF. averages 4.6 from 83 ratings.

### Do PDF Master or Scanner PDF. have ads?

Both PDF Master and Scanner PDF. show ads.

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