# Handwriting to Text & Speech — Scan text recognizer & OCR app

> Handwriting recognition app converts paper text to editable digital text and speech. (iPhone/iPad app by Muhammad Mohsin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-to-text-and-speech/id1494375009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Muhammad Mohsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133941910)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 316 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-to-text-and-speech/id1494375009/reviews.md

## What is Handwriting to Text & Speech?

Best app of handwriting speech & text recognizer with optical character recognizer (OCR) functionality.
You can recognize handwritten text notes, list or any form of text from paper to editable text and speech it in your device in just one click. 

FEATURES:

- Supports Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages
- Support for mixed or multiple languages in the same image.


Subscribe to get unlimited access to the app prime features.
Subscriptions prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD.
- All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time-sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering.
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original “1 Month”/“1 Year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package)
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period
- You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information
- You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period
- Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a Handwriting to Text & Speech subscription.
Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Subscription Policy:
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https://cruxsolution-practice-project.firebaseapp.com/tos.html

## Key features

- Handwriting recognition
- OCR functionality
- Text to speech
- Multi-language support
- Mixed language recognition

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Handwriting to Text & Speech?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate text recognition
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for students with poor handwriting
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Saves time typing up notes

**Cons**

- 🔒 Limited free usage before paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent paragraph formatting
- 🐛 Struggles with complex handwriting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional loss of text formatting
- Crashes when handling large documents

**Most requested features**

- Integration with cloud storage services
- Ability to stitch multiple pages of text
- Support for tablet/stylus input

## Recent user reviews (10 of 124)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-to-text-and-speech/id1494375009/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Was good - now won’t load

*2026-04-20*

I loved this app - been using it for months to complete coursework and type up written notes. Used it last night and it was fine. Just tried to open it this morning and it won’t load. I’ve tried everything from reinstalling it numerous times to restarting my phone and it just freezes now. I’m assuming it’s because I am using the £3.99 version and developer has brought out a £6.99 version and they want to force people into using that one. Well - that kind of greediness irritates me so I’ve cancelled my subscription. Shame.

### 4/5 — Mason

*2026-02-06, version 1.7.5*

Highly recommend if you wanna understand bad hand writing

### 3/5 — Good tool, bad business practice

*2025-12-27*

I first wanted to test the product. But just after two - just only two! - trials I was forced to pay. Far worse: there was no useful information on the App Store about the cost conditions.
As I‘m unable to test the tool thoroughly I will not recommend or value anything. Sorry guys!

### 5/5 — Loving this so far

*2025-11-22*

So far so good

### 5/5 — J’aime beaucoup

*2025-09-25*

Une application qui me fait sauver beaucoup de temps. Merci

### 5/5 — Vood

*2025-08-14, version 1.7.5*

Good

### 5/5 — Thesis writing

*2025-08-10*

This as the best handwriting to text app I have found! It can read pencil, pen, strikethrough, even my super sloppy middle of the night jotted down to get it out of my head notes. There are a few words lost in translation and a few random symbols added that you have to remove when proofreading but it’s usually where I can barely read my own writing so I don’t blame the app. Awesome find for an amazing price!

### 2/5 — Expensive

*2025-05-18*

Decent app if ur willing to pay monthly

### 5/5 — Save on reams of paper

*2025-05-18*

I use rewritable paper books and then upload the text to my laptop. Works well considering I have terrible writing

### 4/5 — Good So Far

*2025-04-09*

Seems to be delivering as advertised.

## Frequently asked questions about Handwriting to Text & Speech

### What does the Handwriting to Text & Speech app do?

This app converts handwritten notes, lists, and any text from paper into editable digital text and can also speak the recognized text aloud. It utilizes optical character recognition (OCR) technology for accurate text scanning.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app's main features include recognizing handwritten text, converting it to editable text, and converting text to speech. It also supports multiple languages like Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and can handle mixed languages within a single image.

### How much does the Handwriting to Text & Speech app cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. For unlimited access to prime features, a subscription is available. Subscription prices are determined by Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix and are subject to change.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is available on iOS devices, as indicated by the mention of 'Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix' and 'iTunes Account Settings'. Users can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal through their iTunes account settings.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include digitizing handwritten lecture notes for easier studying, converting handwritten to-do lists into digital reminders, and making handwritten documents accessible through text-to-speech functionality for users with visual impairments or for convenience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-04-22

Scheduled update
Minor bug fixes

### 1.7.5 — 2025-04-28

Schedule Update.
Update metadata.

### 1.7.4 — 2025-04-06

Scheduled Update
Improve Performance.

### 1.7.3 — 2025-03-05

Improve performance
Minor bug fix.

### 1.7.2 — 2025-01-27

Improve User Experience.
Minor Bug Fix.

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