# Photo Text Scanner OCR — Snap, extract, translate fast

> Extracts and manages text from images and scanned documents. (iPhone/iPad app by Haruki Sugaya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-text-scanner-ocr/id6480343636 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Haruki Sugaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395708904)
- Category: Productivity, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Ukrainian and 1 more
- Released: 2024-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-text-scanner-ocr/id6480343636/reviews.md

## What is Photo Text Scanner OCR?

This application dramatically streamlines document management in daily life and business.

Camera capture function: Text information can be extracted from documents captured with a camera.

Selection from photo library: If you have already taken photos or scanned documents, you can select them directly from your photo library for text recognition. This allows you to digitize the documents you need anytime, anywhere.

Multilingual character recognition: Multiple languages are supported, including English, Japanese, Chinese, and French, allowing you to select the language of the document to be used for more accurate character recognition. It is ideal for use in global business situations, study abroad, and travel.

Document management with history function: Recognized documents are saved as history in the app, making it easy to view and reuse previously scanned documents. You can keep important information close at hand at all times.

## Key features

- Camera text capture
- Photo library text recognition
- Multilingual character recognition
- Document history management
- Digitize documents

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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



## Frequently asked questions about Photo Text Scanner OCR

### What languages does Photo Text Scanner OCR support for text recognition?

Photo Text Scanner OCR supports multilingual character recognition, including English, Japanese, Chinese, and French. You can select the document's language for more accurate results, making it suitable for global business, study abroad, and travel.

### Can I extract text from photos I've already taken with Photo Text Scanner OCR?

Yes, you can select photos directly from your photo library for text recognition. This allows you to digitize documents you've previously captured anytime, anywhere.

### How does Photo Text Scanner OCR help with document management?

Recognized documents are saved as history within the app, making it easy to view and reuse previously scanned documents. This ensures you can keep important information readily accessible.

### What is the rating and age appropriateness for Photo Text Scanner OCR?

Photo Text Scanner OCR has a rating of 3.7 stars from 3 ratings and is suitable for users aged 4 and up.

### On which devices can I use Photo Text Scanner OCR?

Photo Text Scanner OCR is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### When was Photo Text Scanner OCR last updated?

The latest version of Photo Text Scanner OCR is 1.3, and it was last updated on January 29, 2026.

### Does Photo Text Scanner OCR have ads?

Yes, Photo Text Scanner OCR contains advertisements.

### Is Photo Text Scanner OCR free to use?

Photo Text Scanner OCR is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-01-29

Bug fixes
Added QR code features

### 1.2 — 2025-06-30

Performance Improvements

### 1.1.4 — 2025-01-31

Support for Ukrainian

### 1.1.3 — 2024-12-18

Support for the following languages
Arabic
Spanish
Vietnamese
Portuguese
Russian
Korean
Chinese

### 1.1.2 — 2024-11-21

Add share button.

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All apps by Haruki Sugaya: https://appshunter.io/developer/1395708904

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