# PDF Master vs Clincher Scorepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clincher Scorepad at 100% against PDF Master's 9%. Clincher Scorepad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). PDF Master's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Master sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Clincher Scorepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clincher Scorepad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Master has 200 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of PDF Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Clincher Scorepad's.

PDF Master ships an update every 2 weeks, Clincher Scorepad every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Master | Clincher Scorepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-master-editor-reader/id6471487318/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clincher-scorepad/id6768525575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 119 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CheeseJoy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727983156) | [Jacob Bathman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827333417) |

## 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 |


### Clincher Scorepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clincher-scorepad/id6768525575)

This app simplifies scoring for the card game Clincher, formerly known as 818. It guides users through bidding, trick-taking, and automatic calculations for up to 8 players across 15 rounds. Games are saved automatically, allowing players to focus on the game rather than manual tallying.

**Highlights:** Scorekeeping for Clincher card game, Supports 2-8 players, 15-round game flow, Guided bidding with rules enforcement, Automatic dealer rotation, Saved game progress, Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Master free?

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

### Is Clincher Scorepad free?

Clincher Scorepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Master or Clincher Scorepad?

Clincher Scorepad is rated higher. PDF Master averages 4.3 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Clincher Scorepad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Master or Clincher Scorepad have ads?

PDF Master shows ads; Clincher Scorepad does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Master or Clincher Scorepad?

PDF Master ships an update every 2 weeks, and Clincher Scorepad every 10 days. Most recently, PDF Master was updated on October 14, 2026 and Clincher Scorepad on October 14, 2026.

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