# ApowerMirror vs Text Scanner OCR + Translate

The clearest difference is rating: Text Scanner OCR + Translate at 4.1 against ApowerMirror's 2.8. Text Scanner OCR + Translate also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (70% vs 40%). ApowerMirror's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 16). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApowerMirror sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Text Scanner OCR + Translate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Scanner OCR + Translate holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ApowerMirror has 2.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of ApowerMirror's written reviews are positive against 70% of Text Scanner OCR + Translate's.

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, Text Scanner OCR + Translate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApowerMirror | Text Scanner OCR + Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowermirror-screen-mirroring/id1244625890/reviews) | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-ocr-plus-translate/id1553349863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apowersoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/695492801) | [Thareja Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/987783882) |

## What reviewers say

### ApowerMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowermirror-screen-mirroring/id1244625890)

Cast your phone's screen to a computer or Smart TV with audio. Control your phone from another device or PC using your mouse and keyboard. Stream up to four devices simultaneously for gaming, presentations, or watching videos on a larger display.

**Highlights:** Mirror phone to computer and vice versa, Cast phone to TV, Mirror and control phone from another phone, Control iPhone/iPad from PC, Screen sharing between different networks (AirCast), Simultaneous streaming of 4 devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ApowerMirror Personal(Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 傲软投屏个人版（季度订阅） | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| ApowerMirror Personal (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| 360 minutes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Yearly VIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 900 minutes | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1800 minutes | $20.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yearly VIP | $40.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3yr membership, get 3 free | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant mirroring
- 💡 Versatile screen mirroring capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for presentations and demos
- 👍 Works well for recording mobile content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with accessing user data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Mirroring freezes or stops working
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to control mobile device from PC
- Improved audio sync
- Longer free trial period


### Text Scanner OCR + Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-ocr-plus-translate/id1553349863)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner to extract text from images and documents. Edit, translate, and share your scanned content instantly. Works offline and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Instant text detection from camera, Scan text from local images, Offline functioning, Multi-language support, Language detection and translation, Edit and share scanned text

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OCR By Thareja Lifetime VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApowerMirror free?

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

### Is Text Scanner OCR + Translate free?

Text Scanner OCR + Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ApowerMirror or Text Scanner OCR + Translate?

Text Scanner OCR + Translate is rated higher. ApowerMirror averages 2.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Text Scanner OCR + Translate averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do ApowerMirror or Text Scanner OCR + Translate have ads?

Text Scanner OCR + Translate shows ads; ApowerMirror does not.

### Which is updated more often, ApowerMirror or Text Scanner OCR + Translate?

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, and Text Scanner OCR + Translate every 3 days. Most recently, ApowerMirror was updated on November 11, 2026 and Text Scanner OCR + Translate on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*