Comparison

ScanMate vs ScanPDF Pro

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

Head to head
About

ScanMate

Features
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"The ScanMate is the perfect tool for taking photos and converting them into your desired file formats (PDF, JPEG, etc.). With this app, you can easily scan important documents or edit photos and save them in the necessary file format." **Key Features:** - Scanning Feature: Directly capture images using your camera and automatically convert them into optimized file formats. - File Conversion: Save images in various formats like PDF and JPEG, making document management and photo handling much more convenient. - Editing Tools: Add text, shapes, stickers, and more to scanned images for personalized editing. - Intuitive Interface: With a user-friendly UI, anyone can easily use the app. No more complicated tasks β€” scan and edit your images with just a click!

About

ScanPDF Pro

Features
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ScanPDF Pro turns your device into a fast, private document scanner. Everything happens on your device. No internet connection, no account, no ads to dismiss, no subscription to cancel. Pay once and keep it forever. WHY SCANPDF PRO - 100% offline: your documents never leave your device - One-time purchase: no subscription, no in-app purchase, no "Pro" upsell - No ads, no tracking, no analytics, no sign-up - No watermarks, no page limits, no export limits - 11 languages and full dark mode support - Native support for iPad SCAN - Automatic edge detection finds the document for you and keeps a live outline on screen while you frame it - Capture several pages in a row without leaving the camera - Or import photos you already have from your library FIX AND POLISH - Adjust the four corners by hand with a magnifier and edge snapping, and preview the perspective result instantly - Six filters: Original, Document, Black & White, Grayscale, Cool, Warm - Rotate to straighten sideways pages - Retake a page to replace it in place, keeping its position in the queue ORGANISE AND EXPORT - Manage pages: reorder, ignore a page for this export, delete one, or clear the whole queue at once - Pick your paper size: A4, Letter, Legal, A5, A3, B5 or Tabloid - Export to PDF, then share it or open it right inside the app - History keeps every PDF you have created so you can reopen it later BUILT FOR PRIVACY - Camera and photo access are used only to scan documents - No servers, no uploads, no third-party SDKs, no data collection - PDF files are saved in the app's own folder, reachable from the Files app No account to create. Nothing to subscribe to. Nothing leaves your device. Made for people who want a scanner that works, and then gets out of the way.

Screenshots

ScanMate3 screens
ScanPDF Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanMate at Free against ScanPDF Pro's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ScanMate is free to download; ScanPDF Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
ScanMate versus ScanPDF Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanMateScanPDF Pro
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinyan Auζ˜‚ η†Š

In-app purchases

None

ScanMate

No in-app purchases

None

ScanPDF Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanMate free?
ScanMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanPDF Pro free?
ScanPDF Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanMate or ScanPDF Pro have ads?
Neither ScanMate nor ScanPDF Pro shows ads.

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