Comparison

MaShot vs My PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

MaShot

Transform your device into a powerful, offline document scanner and PDF editor. Easily scan, sign, extract text, and manage documents without needing an account or internet connection. All features are unlocked and free.

Highlights
  • Offline document scanning
  • PDF editing and management
  • Signature and stamp application
  • Text extraction (OCR)
  • ID card scanning
  • Multiple export formats
Features
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100% free, 100% offline, no subscription, no ads, no account. MaShot turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful document scanner and complete PDF toolkit — completely free, completely offline, and private by design. Scan, sign, extract text, and manage PDFs with no subscription, no ads, and no account. Every feature is unlocked, and your documents never leave your device. SCAN ANYTHING • Auto-detect document edges with one tap • Capture multi-page documents with batch mode • Manual crop with fine rotation control • Four filters: Original, Enhance, B&W, and Invert SIGN AND STAMP • Draw your signature once, reuse it forever • Apply stamps: Approved, Rejected, Confidential, Draft, Copy, Original • Add typed text overlays in any language • Insert today's date with one tap • Move, resize, rotate, and recolor every overlay POWERFUL PDF TOOLS • Merge multiple PDFs into one • Split a PDF by page ranges • Compress PDFs to reduce file size • Rotate selected pages • Reorder pages with drag and drop • Add custom watermarks • Convert PDF to Word and Word to PDF EXTRACT TEXT (OCR) • Recognize text in scanned documents • Copy to clipboard or export ID CARD SCANNER • Capture the front and back of any ID card • Auto-arrange both sides on a single page SHARE EVERYWHERE • Export as PDF, image, long image, Word, or plain text • Save to Files, Photos, or any compatible app PRIVATE BY DESIGN • 100% offline — scanning, OCR, and editing all happen on your device • Your scans and documents never leave your device • No account or sign-up required 20 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Everything in MaShot is free — no subscription, no ads, no account, no hidden costs. Terms of Use: https://mashot.net/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mashot.net/privacy.html

About

My PDF Scanner

Transform your phone into a versatile scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Easily convert paper to digital files with OCR text recognition and share them as PDFs or JPGs. Offers basic scanning for free with no ads or watermarks.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, receipts, IDs, and book pages
  • Convert photos and files to PDF
  • Auto-detect edges and crop
  • On-device OCR for text recognition
  • Add signatures to documents
  • Export as PDF, JPG, TXT, or Word
  • Folder management for files
Features
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Scan receipts, contracts, IDs, forms, invoices, notes, photos, tickets, and book pages into clear PDF or JPG files. My PDF Scanner combines automatic edge detection, auto crop, perspective correction, document filters, signatures, folders, page organization, and on-device OCR in one practical workflow. Basic scanning and PDF export work without ads, watermarks, or an account. Your documents stay local by default. OCR is designed to run on device where supported, so you can recognize text without uploading scans to a document cloud just for that step. Scan and edit: - Capture single-page or multi-page documents - Import photos, images, and supported files - Detect document edges and correct perspective - Crop, rotate, reorder, and merge pages - Apply document filters for clearer, more readable scans - Add signatures and clean unwanted marks OCR and export: - Recognize text on your device - Export scans as PDF or JPG - Export recognized text as TXT or Word (.docx) with Pro - Share files through email, messaging apps, cloud drives, or the system share sheet Organize and protect: - Keep scans in folders with search and sorting - Use an App PIN or in-app password tools to limit access Basic scanning and basic PDF export include: - No ads - No watermark - No account requirement My PDF Scanner is useful for students, freelancers, field workers, small business owners, and anyone who needs to digitize paper documents on the go. Everyday document scanning workflows: - Receipt and invoice scanner: capture expense receipts, purchase records, bills, and invoices, then crop and organize them as PDF files - ID and passport scanner: keep readable copies of identity cards, passport pages, licenses, membership cards, and travel paperwork - Contract and form scanner: scan agreements, applications, registration forms, and work documents, then add a signature before sharing - Notes and book scanner: digitize class notes, handouts, worksheets, whiteboards, book pages, and printed reference material - Photo and image to PDF: import camera photos, screenshots, or JPG images, rotate and reorder them, and build a multi-page PDF A scan can stay editable instead of becoming a single unorganized photo. Use edge detection, perspective correction, cropping, rotation, and document filters to improve each page. Reorder pages in multi-page documents, group related scans into folders, and merge, export, or share them when the document is ready. On-device OCR is useful for recognizing text from receipts, invoices, contracts, forms, notes, and printed pages. Keeping the page flat, evenly lit, and free of shadows can produce more readable OCR results. Local-first organization lets you create folders, search and sort files, and choose when to export a PDF or JPG through the system share sheet. Core scanning does not require an account. Network access is used only for actions such as optional sign-in, purchase restoration, support, legal pages, and platform services. Pro unlocks OCR text export to TXT or Word, batch workflows, merge tools, and in-app document protection. Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime Pro access. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase for Pro access. Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. service terms: https://www.entlearn.com/terms. Privacy policy: https://www.entlearn.com/privacy Privacy note: In-app password protection and App PIN features limit access inside the app. Exported files are not automatically encrypted.

Screenshots

MaShot4 screens
My PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MaShot at free against My PDF Scanner's freemium. MaShot also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. MaShot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and My PDF Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MaShot against 5.0 for My PDF Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaShot ships an update every 5 days, My PDF Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MaShot versus My PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaShotMy PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAM Technologies, LLCHangzhou Xiaoyuan Future Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MaShot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

My PDF Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MaShot

Subscriptions2
  • DocScan Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

My PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Scanner Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Scanner Pro - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is MaShot free?
MaShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My PDF Scanner free?
My PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MaShot or My PDF Scanner?
MaShot and My PDF Scanner are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MaShot or My PDF Scanner have ads?
Neither MaShot nor My PDF Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaShot or My PDF Scanner?
MaShot ships an update every 5 days, and My PDF Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, MaShot was updated on October 13, 2026 and My PDF Scanner on October 10, 2026.

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