Comparison

AI Scanner vs Text Reader

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

Head to head
About

AI Scanner

This app uses AI to accurately extract text from images, PDFs, and screenshots in over 90 languages. It can also translate extracted text, scan physical documents into PDFs, and even allows you to chat with AI about your scanned content. Save, edit, and share your extracted text in various formats.

Highlights
  • Extract text from images and PDFs
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Translate extracted text
  • Chat with AI about scanned content
  • Handwriting to text conversion
  • Copy text from any screen
Features
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Text Scanner (OCR) is the most accurate AI-powered image-to-text scanner app for iOS. It can extract and recognize text from images, photos, screenshots, and PDFs with 99%+ accuracy in 92 languages, and translate the extracted text into over 100 languages. PDF Scanner - Scan physical documents and convert them into clean, professional PDFs using smart edge detection and auto-crop. AI OCR - Attach an image or PDF and chat with AI to ask questions, summarize content, or translate text instantly. Features: • Extract text from images in the gallery or captured using the camera • Image to text converter — get editable text to copy, share, or translate • Scan documents and convert them into PDFs • Attach images or PDFs and ask AI directly: • Import PDFs and extract text from PDF files • Handwriting to text conversion • Translate text into over 100 languages • Copy text from any screen, website, or app by sharing a screenshot • Extract text and detect phone numbers, emails, and URLs • Select text in multiple columns from images • Read extracted text aloud with text-to-speech • Edit, copy, share, and translate recognized text • Export extracted text as searchable PDFs (with text layer) • Export extracted text as PDF or TXT files • Convert extracted text to PDF or Word files • Select multiple images and convert them into a single PDF • Crop and rotate images before OCR • Save scan history • Organize scans in folders • Sort scans by date • Search text in saved scans • Share images directly to extract text • Quick access to camera, gallery, or PDF import via long-press on app icon • Automatically copy extracted text or save it as a TXT file for faster workflow Get Text Scanner today and start extracting text from documents and images with ease! Optional Premium plans are available for unlimited scans and extra features. Privacy Policy: https://appzys.com/ios/textscanner/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://appzys.com/ios/textscanner/termsofuse

About

Text Reader

Extract and translate text from images, PDFs, and handwritten notes in over 100 languages. Features include text-to-speech and offline access, ideal for students, travelers, and professionals. Simplify your workflow and break language barriers.

Highlights
  • Advanced OCR text extraction
  • 100+ language translations
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Offline mode access
  • Share and save extracted text
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Extract text from images and translate it into over 100 languages with Text Reader - Image to Text! Perfect for students, travelers, and professionals, this powerful iOS app uses advanced OCR technology to convert photos, PDFs, or handwritten notes into editable text. Instantly translate menus, signs, documents, or books with high accuracy. Boost productivity with features like text-to-speech, multi-language support, and seamless sharing. Download now to break language barriers and simplify your workflow! Key Features: ========== Advanced OCR: Scan and extract text from images, PDFs, or handwritten notes. 100+ Language Translations: Translate text instantly into over 100 languages. Text-to-Speech: Listen to extracted text in multiple languages. User-Friendly Interface: Easy scanning and editing for all users. Share & Save: Export text to apps or save as PDF/text files. Offline Mode: Access core features without an internet connection. Optimized for iOS, Text Reader is your go-to app for fast, accurate text extraction and translation. Whether you're studying abroad, traveling, or working on global projects, unlock the power of language with Text Reader today! Privacy Policy : https://forms.gle/fS6SVXiXdPF3TVkN7 Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AI Scanner4 screens
Text Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Text Reader at none against AI Scanner's shown. Text Reader also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). AI Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 22). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. AI Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Text Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AI Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Scanner has 9.2K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Scanner ships an update every 8 days, Text Reader every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AI Scanner versus Text Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI ScannerText Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.2K ratings) — better4.3 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGovarthani RajeshBhavinkumar Satashiya

Customer experience

AI Scanner

All ratings9,182 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews528 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative23.1%

Text Reader

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

Bugs and requests

AI Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after recent update
  • Unable to export/share scanned text
  • Incorrect text recognition, especially for non-Latin scripts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Batch processing of images
  • Ability to edit/correct recognized text
  • Support for more languages
  • Option to disable ads in free version

Text Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AI Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly Saver$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Scans Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Unlimited Scans Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Extra Scans$0.99
4 purchases

Text Reader

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium!$4.99

Questions

Is AI Scanner free?
AI Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Reader free?
Text Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AI Scanner or Text Reader?
AI Scanner is rated higher. AI Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Text Reader averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.
Do AI Scanner or Text Reader have ads?
AI Scanner shows ads; Text Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, AI Scanner or Text Reader?
AI Scanner ships an update every 8 days, and Text Reader every 20 months. Most recently, AI Scanner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Text Reader on October 22, 2026.

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