Comparison

TextOCR vs Mapify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TextOCR

Features
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I developed this TextOCR app as I needed a simple text recognition app that I can easily scan a text image and mail the text on it to myself. It works great for text image but not for handwriting recognition. You can use it handily to scan your receipts, phone numbers, namecards etc. To use, first scan the image using the built in camera App in iPhone. Load up the photo and zoom in to the selected area if required. You can then copy the scanned text to other application or mail the scanned text together with the scanned image to your email account.

About

Mapify

Transform any content, from study notes and work projects to videos and podcasts, into visual mind maps using AI. Quickly summarize documents, web pages, and even single ideas into organized, shareable maps. Enhance your understanding and productivity with intelligent summarization and cross-device synchronization.

Highlights
  • PDF to Mind Map summarization
  • Website to Mind Map conversion
  • YouTube video summarization
  • Prompt-based mind map creation
  • AI-powered map enhancement
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Easy sharing and presentation
Features
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From study notes to work projects, even YouTube videos and podcasts — Mapify turns everything into mind maps with AI, all with just one click. Key Features - PDF to Mind Map: Summarize long documents into clear visual maps - Website to Mind Map: Turn articles and web pages into key points - YouTube Video Summary: Capture key takeaways from long videos at a glance - Prompt to Mind Map: Create mind maps from a single sentence or idea - AI Assistance: Enhance and expand your maps with AI-powered suggestions - Cross-Device Sync: Sync across PC, tablet and mobile for seamless access - Easy Sharing: Share or present to show and discuss Use Cases - Study and learning: Summarize textbooks, papers, and lecture notes - Work and productivity: Organize meeting notes and project materials - Professional research: Structure reports and academic findings - Creative projects: Capture and expand brainstorming ideas Privacy Your data is safe with us. Read our privacy policy at https://mapify.so/privacy Contact Need Help? Contact us at hi@mapify.so for any support or feedback Whatever you’re working on, Mapify helps you turn complexity into clarity with AI mind maps. Work smarter with Mapify — start today.

Screenshots

TextOCR1 screens
Mapify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mapify at Free against TextOCR's $0.99. Mapify also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). TextOCR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mapify is free to download; TextOCR costs $0.99 up front. Mapify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TextOCR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextOCR ships an update every 15 months, Mapify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TextOCR versus Mapify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextOCRMapify
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (182 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—182 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB335 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaryl WongXmind Ltd.

Bugs and requests

TextOCR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mapify

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot read cards over 7h without subscription
  • Internal error and credit consumption
  • Login code not working, email not received
  • Cannot see all maps, alert to try again
  • Error when creating from YouTube
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  • AI couldn't analyze PDF
  • Japanese character corruption on iPhone/iPad
  • Audio file conversion failed, credits consumed

Requested features

10 requests
  • Price per credit instead of monthly
  • Fixed price for reading long cards
  • Search and folder organization for created items
  • Option to change branch colors manually
  • Clarification on free credit reset times
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  • Improve PDF analysis capabilities
  • Improve audio file to keymap conversion
  • Fix character corruption on iPhone/iPad
  • Add search functionality
  • Add folder or tag system

In-app purchases

None

TextOCR

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Mapify

Subscriptions8
  • Mapify Basic(Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Mapify Pro(Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Mapify Unlimited(Monthly)$29.991 Month
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  • Mapify Basic(Yearly)$71.991 Year
  • Mapify Pro Trial-Yearly3 Days trial$143.991 Year
  • Mapify Pro(Yearly)$143.991 Year
  • Mapify Unlimited Trial -Yearly3 Days trial$214.991 Year
  • Mapify Unlimited(Yearly)$214.991 Year

Questions

Is TextOCR free?
TextOCR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapify free?
Mapify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TextOCR or Mapify have ads?
Neither TextOCR nor Mapify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextOCR or Mapify?
TextOCR ships an update every 15 months, and Mapify fortnightly. Most recently, TextOCR was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mapify on November 8, 2026.

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