# WorldPenScan X

> Wireless scanner and translator for text input and multilingual translation. (iPhone/iPad app by Penpower Technology Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldpenscan-x/id933829950 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Penpower Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333211048)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2014-11-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldpenscan-x/id933829950/reviews.md

## What is WorldPenScan X?

Scanning and translating tool for iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch via BLE connection

*** Use this app with WorldPenScan X will maximize text input and translation performance.

◆Support Apple Watch◆
- Scan and translate instantly
- Multilingual translation

◆Wireless Data Transmission◆
- With Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE), the scanned data can be sent to iPhone/ iPad / Apple Watch or Win/Mac(via USB) instantly.
- No need to type anymore. Only 1 second is needed to recognize one line of words. 
You can extract and reuse data easily and efficiently.

◆Recognition in Seconds◆
- For iPhone/ iPad users, WorldPenScan X can recognize multiple languages such as Traditional Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong), Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.
- For Win/Mac users, WorldPenScan X can recognize nearly 200 languages.

◆Multiple Language Translation◆
- Users can check the translations, examples, and pronunciation of the scanned words directly on multiple platforms.
- While reading foreign documents, WorldPenScan X's sentence translation function will help you understand the content and improve reading efficiency.
- Built-in Chinese-English and Chinese-Japanese dictionary for offline use.

◆Multiple Applications◆
- WorldPenScan X can be used in various applications, such as SMS, email, Facebook, Line, whatsapp, to share what you scan or translate.
- For Win/Mac, you can enter scanned data to Office software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Email software (Outlook/Outlook Express/Web mail), websites, and so on.
- Tap the shortcut button to search for the scanned data on Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia. You can extract and reuse data easily and efficiently.


◆System Requirements◆
- iOS 8.0 or later
- 100MB of available internal storage
- Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) function

◆Limitation: Before pairing with WorldPenScan X, you can only use the dictionary function for 300 words.

## Key features

- Instant text scanning and translation
- Multilingual support
- Wireless data transmission via Bluetooth
- Offline dictionary access
- Integration with messaging and social apps
- OCR recognition in seconds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dr.eye English<->Simplified Chinese Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Collins English<->Simplified Chinese Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collins English<->TraditionalChinese Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collins English<->German Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collins English<->Japanese Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collins English<->French Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collins English<->Spanish Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dr.eye English<->Traditional Chinese Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Transtar Chinese<->English Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Transtar Chinese<->Japanese Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Collins English<->Italian Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldpenscan-x/id933829950/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 手書き業務の廃止化

*2021-02-23*

Excelへの転移でPCとの連携となっておりますが、スマホ(Excel)との連携が可能になりませんか？可能になれば100%の評価ができるのですが。開発宜しくお願い致します。

### 1/5 — 希望tb过来的先看看这个评论

*2020-01-04*

ios更新以后扫描只要超过四行立刻闪退，找客服反应爱答不理。文字识别的效果和准确率还不如某软件的拍照扫描，尤其英文扫描烂如💩。最可气的是文字扫描差错过大找客服反应，用我的纸颜色偏黄搪塞我。行，多得不说了，后悔为了省100块买国产品牌，希望别人tb下单前先看看app评论再说吧

### 3/5 — 蓝牙笔，苹果手机app用，还行

*2019-05-22*

就是突然闪退很崩溃啊！那么多文字要重新扫描！请改进。毕竟是收费的，还不低！

### 3/5 — 导入的词典无法使用

*2019-04-17*

同样的词典，导入到电脑或安卓版都没问题，就ios不行……

### 3/5 — Good but..

*2018-07-14*

The app need fixing, it crushed suddenly and refuses to connect with the pen

### 1/5 — Usb?

*2018-01-01*

It would be nice if you could create an app for the world pen scan usb, and a compatible version with chromebooks (as it is pretty common amongst students)

### 4/5 — 很好用，虽然不能直接输入与app。美中不足的是pad版没有办法横过来。

*2017-09-18*

pad版还是横着用的，但是app只支持竖着使用，希望这一点可以改进一下。

### 3/5 — 为什么不能直接用于app呢

*2017-07-25*

安卓的可以直接输入到App，为什么ios的不行。ios输入法很多已经可以设为默认了，希望能够与时俱进。

### 3/5 — 完全に右利き用

*2016-08-28*

右利きの人は普通に使えますが左利きの人にとっては文字が反転してしまい、非常に使い辛いです。
左利き用というのがアプデで追加されることを期待して☆3です。

### 5/5 — 很好用

*2016-03-17*

就是不如在电脑上用，每次另起一行手机版就会多出来一个空格，望改进

## Frequently asked questions about WorldPenScan X

### What devices is WorldPenScan X compatible with?

WorldPenScan X is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices running iOS 8.0 or later. It also supports wireless data transmission to Win/Mac computers via USB.

### How many languages does WorldPenScan X support for recognition?

For iPhone/iPad users, WorldPenScan X recognizes multiple languages including Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. For Win/Mac users, it recognizes nearly 200 languages.

### Does WorldPenScan X offer offline translation capabilities?

Yes, WorldPenScan X includes built-in Chinese-English and Chinese-Japanese dictionaries for offline use, allowing you to check translations and pronunciation without an internet connection.

### What is the update frequency for WorldPenScan X?

The app was last updated on November 23, 2020, with version 1.6.1. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates it has received updates in the past.

### What are the system requirements for WorldPenScan X?

To use WorldPenScan X, you need iOS 8.0 or later, 100MB of available internal storage, and Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) functionality.

### Can I use WorldPenScan X without purchasing anything?

The app is free to download and use. However, before pairing with the WorldPenScan X device, the dictionary function is limited to 300 words. In-app purchases may unlock additional features or remove limitations.

### What is the user sentiment for WorldPenScan X based on ratings?

Based on the provided data, WorldPenScan X has a rating of 2.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting a mixed or negative user reception.

### Does WorldPenScan X have ads?

No, the provided data indicates that WorldPenScan X does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2020-11-23

- Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.6.0 — 2020-03-19

- Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.5.4 — 2019-11-05

1. Support iOS 13
2. Bug fix

### 1.5.3 — 2019-08-26

Bugs fixed.

### 1.5.2 — 2019-07-05

Support text recognition from right to left.

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