# OCR - scan text from camera > Scan text from images with advanced recognition, even in poor lighting. (iPhone/iPad app by Gressquel.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-scan-text-from-camera/id1163617952 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gressquel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160409824) - Category: Productivity, Business - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 30 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-10-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-scan-text-from-camera/id1163617952/reviews.md ## What is OCR? 5 free credits (scans) for all users! Take a picture of anything; book, your computer screen or advertisement on the street. This app will detect the text and copy it to the phones clipboard. This scanner has totally unique algorithm. While other OCR apps may require perfect lighting and snowwhite background, this app detects everything even in dark and noisy pictures. iOS-exclusive release! 1000 credits / OCR-scans can be purchased. ## Key features - Scan text from any image - Works in dark and noisy pictures - Copies text to clipboard - Unique detection algorithm - 5 free credits for new users ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1000 credits | $7.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-scan-text-from-camera/id1163617952/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Free? Misleading & Dishonest *2020-12-10* I would give this one star, except that it worked well, the one time I tried it. I think it’s dishonest and misleading to call it “free” when “free” just means you get to try five scans with it before having to pay $7.99 for a thousand more scans (and there is no other option, i.e. for fewer scans). I don’t scan often, and this misleading and dishonest claim was a waste of my time and energy. I don’t wish to pay for 1,000 scans when I need four. If your app is for-pay, then own that, be proud of it, and don’t use “bait-and-switch” tactics to lure in sales prospects. It leaves your potential clients feeling resentful, and casts you as greedy and misleading, not inspiring trust. ### 4/5 — Great app *2020-04-27* This app was what I was looking for. ### 1/5 — Beware *2019-09-07, version 3.1* Says in app purchases but I was immediately charged $10 for FIVE SCANS on pressing GET and the finger print scanner. NO WARNING AS TO THE COST OF THE PURCHASE. Feeling ripped off as there are better free products out there. Have downloaded Microsoft office Lens now. Shop around, don’t feed these people, they’re sneaky. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2019-05-16* Trust me. This app doesn’t work! It was just a ton of random letters and symbols. Don’t get this app ### 5/5 — It blows me away *2019-02-22* I took a picture of a text image on my desktop and this program converted everything flawlessly, which my ReadIris program didn’t. It ‘s just what I was looking for. ### 5/5 — Outstanding *2019-02-13* I have no idea why this is getting such negative reviews, but it really does work!! The first time I used it it read everything swimmingly. Strongly recommend. ### 5/5 — The only one that works *2019-02-05, version 3.1* Medical terminology was a breeze!! I had almost lost hope after trying a few other apps, but this one delivered perfectly! ### 1/5 — Horrible Scanning *2018-04-15* I scanned a few pages to test it, and it would only deliver gibberish to me, a full page would garner about five gibberish words somewhat resembling certain words on the page. Then, the other page I scanned was in English, and it somehow created sentences of Japanese letters. Perhaps handwriting isn’t compatible, but regardless, google translate can recognize my handwriting. Why can’t this app? **Developer response:** this app is not for recognising handwriting. If google can understand your handwriting then thats fine. No need to give 1 star ### 1/5 — Do not buy this app!!! *2017-10-08* This app works great with the 5 credits but when you try to buy credits, your card is charged and you never get them! Plus, there is no app support, when you click on support you reach a page that does not even exist! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2017-09-26* All I get is garbage when I try and use it. No characters just weird symbols. ## Frequently asked questions about OCR ### Does OCR - scan text from camera have ads? No, OCR - scan text from camera does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for additional credits. ### What is the pricing for OCR - scan text from camera? The app is free to download and use, offering 5 free credits for all users. Additional credits for OCR scans can be purchased within the app. ### How often is OCR - scan text from camera updated? The latest version of OCR - scan text from camera is 3.1, which was released on April 28, 2018. Users can expect updates to improve functionality and performance. ### What devices support OCR - scan text from camera? OCR - scan text from camera is an iOS-exclusive release and supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for OCR - scan text from camera? OCR - scan text from camera has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### How does OCR - scan text from camera compare to other OCR apps? This scanner utilizes a unique algorithm designed to detect text even in dark and noisy pictures, unlike other OCR apps that may require perfect lighting and clean backgrounds. ### Can I use OCR - scan text from camera offline? The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, OCR processing typically requires an internet connection to utilize the scanning algorithms. ### What can I do with the scanned text in OCR - scan text from camera? Once text is detected and scanned, it can be copied directly to your phone's clipboard, allowing you to paste it into other applications or documents. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 3.1 — 2018-04-28 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. -Critical bug fix: purchase of credits didn't work even though user was charged. ### 3.0 — 2018-04-25 -New OCR-algorithm called Ceylon which is now default. -Bulk scan documents -1-Click mail the scanned text ### 1.5 — 2016-11-18 Does not require photo library permission anymore Bugfix: Slight UI-lag when swiping between views Progressbar when analyzing OCR image ### 1.0 — 2016-10-14 No release notes. ## More apps by Gressquel - [StreamBeam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streambeam/id1179607280) All apps by Gressquel: https://appshunter.io/developer/1160409824 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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