# ScanSnap vs ScanMate

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScanSnap at 16.0 against ScanMate's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanSnap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ScanMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanSnap | ScanMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 75 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leo Sefton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891802411) | [iComet](https://appshunter.io/developer/408908544) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scansnap-document-scanner-pdf/id6761859292)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScanSnap Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ScanSnap Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### ScanMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-pdf-scanner/id6780781555)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Scan Mate Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Scan Mate Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership Scan Mate | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanSnap free?

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

### Is ScanMate free?

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

### Do ScanSnap or ScanMate have ads?

Neither ScanSnap nor ScanMate shows ads.

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