# ScanText: Easy OCR — OCR or Photo/PDF files to Text

> Extracts text from images and PDFs for editing, translation, and reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Virtual GS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scantext-easy-ocr/id1569943997 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scantext-easy-ocr/id1569943997/reviews.md

## What is ScanText?

Take a photo of any articles, and it will be converted to text.
Scan any photos or PDF file to extract text.
Continue to scan, edit, translate, share or read it out! 

It is that easy! No Internet connection needed.

## Key features

- Photo to text conversion
- PDF to text extraction
- Text editing
- Text translation
- Read text aloud
- Offline functionality

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scantext-easy-ocr/id1569943997/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 不错

*2026-05-03*

很好用

**Developer response:** 谢谢。有什么想用的功能可以说说。

### 5/5 — 体验下林老师的app

*2021-06-03*

还是比较流畅

### 5/5 — Nice app but could be better！

*2021-06-03*

Hope the developer can introduce the feature of scanning imported images!

**Developer response:** Yes, it now added image or PDF to text functions.

### 5/5 — 好用

*2021-06-03*

支持下林老师，完全免费 。
如果再增加图片转文字就更好啦。

**Developer response:** 现在这版本已经支持图片或 PDF 转文字。

### 5/5 — 支持下林老师

*2021-06-03*

第一次评论，特来评论支持下林老师

**Developer response:** 谢谢！

### 5/5 — 好软件，把普遍收费的ORC文字识别的功能免费开放了

*2021-06-03*

谢谢林老师提供这个免费好用的软件，希望下一版本加入导入相册中的照片功能。

**Developer response:** 可以了。加入了图片或 PDF 转文字功能。

### 5/5 — 非常好用

*2021-06-03*

太喜欢了，简单直接无广告，好用~谢谢林老师！！！

**Developer response:** 谢谢！

## Frequently asked questions about ScanText

### What is ScanText?

ScanText is a utility app that converts text from photos and PDF files into editable text. It allows you to edit, translate, share, or have the text read aloud, all without an internet connection.

### How much does ScanText cost?

ScanText is a paid application priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Does ScanText have ads?

No, ScanText is ad-free. You can use the app without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What devices does ScanText support?

ScanText is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### What is the age rating for ScanText?

ScanText has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### How often is ScanText updated?

The latest version of ScanText is 3.2, and it was last updated on April 27, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Can I use ScanText offline?

Yes, a key feature of ScanText is its offline functionality. You do not need an internet connection to scan, convert, edit, or read text.

### What are the main benefits of using ScanText?

Users appreciate ScanText for its ease of use in converting articles and documents to text, its offline capabilities, and its ability to perform multiple actions like editing and translation directly within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-04-27

Optimization.

### 3.1 — 2026-04-14

Select a range of text (if no text is selected, means all text selected) to copy or share.

### 3.0 — 2026-04-11

Import photos or PDF file to scan.
Language translation.
Drag and Drop.
Open from Files app. 
Added Japanese.

### 2.3 — 2021-07-13

Updated design.

### 2.2 — 2021-06-27

Added keyboard support.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*