# OCR Server — Make Your Phone an OCR Server

> Make Your Phone an OCR Server (iPhone/iPad app by Wei-Cheng Ling.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-server/id6749533041 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wei-Cheng Ling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155984309)
- Category: Productivity, Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.4 · 19 MB
- Languages: French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2025-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-server/id6749533041/reviews.md

## What is OCR Server?

◇ OCR Server - Image Text Recognition Service

Transform your iPhone into a powerful OCR text recognition server!

◎ App Description

OCR Server is an innovative iOS app that uses Apple's Vision Framework to transform your iPhone into a high-performance text recognition server. Whether for personal use or team collaboration, it enables effortless image text extraction.

◎ Key Features

＊ High-Precision Text Recognition

- Powered by Apple's Vision Framework
- Supports automatic detection of multiple languages
- Intelligent language correction for better accuracy

＊ Convenient Web Interface

- Clean and intuitive web interface
- Supports image upload
- Fast OCR results display

＊ Professional API Service

- Offers a Web API for seamless integration
- Supports JSON response format
- Fully compatible with various client applications

◎ Use Cases

- Development Testing - Provide OCR API testing environment for app development
- Team Collaboration - Share OCR services within local networks
- Offline Processing - Local OCR solution without cloud service dependencies
- Batch Processing - Build OCR processing clusters with multiple devices

◎ Technical Advantages

- Apple Native Technology – Fully utilizes the iPhone’s machine learning capabilities
- Privacy & Security - All processing completed locally, protecting user privacy
- Cross-Platform Compatible - Standard HTTP interface supports access from various operating systems

◎ How to Use

1. Launch the app and the server will start automatically
2. Access the displayed IP address from any device on the same network
3. Upload images to get text recognition results
4. Integrate the service into your applications via API

Unlock greater value from your iPhone and enjoy professional-grade OCR services with ease!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.9 — 2026-05-28

- The HTTP port input now validates whether the value is valid.
- Added support for recognizing lists and tables. (iOS 26+ only)

### 1.3.8 — 2026-05-24

Added document paragraph recognition support (iOS 26+ only).

### 1.3.7 — 2026-05-03

Corrected memory usage calculation logic for Monitor page.

### 1.3.6 — 2026-02-15

Added rect information to JSON.

### 1.3.5 — 2025-09-20

Bug fixes.

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All apps by Wei-Cheng Ling: https://appshunter.io/developer/1155984309

## Related topics

[ocr server](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ocr-server)

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