# ScanMate vs PDFScan Go

The clearest difference is ads: ScanMate at none against PDFScan Go's shown. PDFScan Go's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMate | PDFScan Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Size | 3 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinyan Au](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798215117) | [Duong Nguyen Huu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887479789) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-scan-convert-edit/id6742407342)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDFScan Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfscan-go/id6761462436)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanMate free?

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

### Is PDFScan Go free?

PDFScan Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ScanMate or PDFScan Go have ads?

PDFScan Go shows ads; ScanMate does not.

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