# Scan & Paste vs Copy Text On Screen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Copy Text On Screen at 69% against Scan & Paste's 0%. Copy Text On Screen also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 2). Scan & Paste's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Copy Text On Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Scan & Paste asks for nothing beyond the download.

Copy Text On Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy Text On Screen has 4.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Scan & Paste's written reviews are positive against 69% of Copy Text On Screen's.

Scan & Paste ships an update every 2 months, Copy Text On Screen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan & Paste | Copy Text On Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-and-paste/id1062224924/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Primesoft Polska Sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989168838) | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan & Paste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-and-paste/id1062224924)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner for documents and photos. Extract text and structured data using OCR technology. Seamlessly integrate scanned content into your workflow via cloud clipboard or API.

**Highlights:** Photo and document scanning, OCR text recognition, Export as JPEG or PDF, Cloud clipboard integration, API for easy integration, Pre-built document templates

**In-app purchases:** none


### Copy Text On Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906)

Easily extract text from screenshots and images with advanced OCR technology. Copy, translate, or read aloud any text, even from social media apps. Supports over 100 languages for translation and 92 for recognition.

**Highlights:** Extract text from screenshots, Extract text from images, OCR text recognition, Translate text in 100+ languages, Read text aloud, Extract phone numbers, emails, URLs, Scan history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Extra Scans | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient text extraction
- 💡 Useful for various tasks like copying text, translating, etc.
- 🔒 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with handwritten text recognition
- 💰 Limited free scans per day, requires subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features or customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Text extraction not working correctly in certain scenarios
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Offer a premium version without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan & Paste free?

Scan & Paste is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

Copy Text On Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan & Paste or Copy Text On Screen?

Copy Text On Screen is rated higher. Scan & Paste averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Scan & Paste or Copy Text On Screen have ads?

Copy Text On Screen shows ads; Scan & Paste does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scan & Paste or Copy Text On Screen?

Scan & Paste ships an update every 2 months, and Copy Text On Screen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan & Paste was updated on September 13, 2026 and Copy Text On Screen on September 23, 2026.

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