Comparison

HakaruAR vs MultipleOCR

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

Head to head
About

HakaruAR

Features
Read full description

"HakaruAR" uses AR technology to measure multiple distances and measure the area, Everyone can easily "measure" iPhone application. Operation method is easy! It is possible to measure freely simply by tapping the screen. Also, connecting the dots can also measure the area of ​​the surrounded area. caution: Since HakaruAR uses arkit, it supports only the following devices. iPhone 6s and 6s Plus iPhone 7 and 7 Plus iPhone SE iPad Pro (9.7, 10.5 or 12.9) iPad (2017)

About

MultipleOCR

Extract text from multiple photos or single images quickly and easily. Recognized text can be copied or shared instantly, making it ideal for converting large numbers of screenshots or text from apps that don't allow direct copying. Supports numerous languages and offers manual correction for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Batch text recognition
  • Copy and share extracted text
  • Manual text correction
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Offline OCR processing
  • Image zoom and navigation
Features
Read full description

With this app, you can “Recognize Text from Multiple Photos” on your phone, The read text can then be immediately "Copy" or "Share"! This is especially useful when you want to convert a large number of screenshots into text! Of course, it is also possible to read a Single Photo. Simple design with minimal functions. Large buttons for easy operation! +++ Supported languages for reading English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Cantonese, Traditional Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Ukrainian (OCR uses the same technology as Apple's LiveText) +++ Features +++ OCR (Recognize Text) function Image zoom Manual correction of read text Swipe or tap to move to the next image LiveText function in the image Change delimiter for each reading +++ Examples of use +++ 1. To copy or share text quickly after recognizing it from a photo. 2. To copy text from apps that don't allow direct copying, like Youtube or Game Apps. 3. For processing large amounts of text for business purposes. 4. To input text from an image into conversational AI, like ChatGPT. It may also be useful in other situations! If you have any comments or requests for the app, please feel free to leave a review! ***Regarding Privacy*** The developer understands the importance of privacy and does not collect or transmit any of your document data to external parties. The text recognition feature uses Apple's officially provided OCR. This OCR does not use any servers and operates entirely on your iPhone or iPad, meaning it can be used even offline (without Wi-Fi) — a design that is mindful of your privacy. Please note that once recognized data leaves this app (for example, when you copy recognized text and move it to another app), or regarding the security of the device itself, these fall outside the scope of this app's control, so please take care accordingly.

Screenshots

HakaruAR4 screens
MultipleOCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HakaruAR at none against MultipleOCR's shown. HakaruAR also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HakaruAR ships an update fortnightly, MultipleOCR every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
HakaruAR versus MultipleOCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHakaruARMultipleOCR
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerideacloud inc.Ryusuke Uchida

In-app purchases

None

HakaruAR

No in-app purchases

None

MultipleOCR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HakaruAR free?
HakaruAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultipleOCR free?
MultipleOCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HakaruAR or MultipleOCR have ads?
MultipleOCR shows ads; HakaruAR does not.
Which is updated more often, HakaruAR or MultipleOCR?
HakaruAR ships an update fortnightly, and MultipleOCR every 17 months. Most recently, HakaruAR was updated on November 3, 2026 and MultipleOCR on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons