# B vs ClipOCR2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B at none against ClipOCR2's 1. B also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClipOCR2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. B asks for nothing beyond the download.

B ships an update every 7 months, ClipOCR2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on March 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | ClipOCR2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipocr2/id1183706066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bridgestone Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/702691907) | [Mitsuhiro Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/509482512) |

## What reviewers say

### B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b/id1065419947)

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClipOCR2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipocr2/id1183706066)

This app uses AI to convert text from photos of printed materials or handwriting into editable digital data. It supports multiple languages and allows easy sharing of recognized text to various platforms and apps.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text recognition, Convert photos to editable text, Supports Japanese and multiple languages, Vertical and horizontal text support, Copy and share text easily, Save as PNG and TXT files, Automatic save function

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B free?

B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ClipOCR2 free?

ClipOCR2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do B or ClipOCR2 have ads?

ClipOCR2 shows ads; B does not.

### Which is updated more often, B or ClipOCR2?

B ships an update every 7 months, and ClipOCR2 every 3 months. Most recently, B was updated on March 10, 2026 and ClipOCR2 on September 22, 2026.

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