# Handwriting to Text PenToPrint vs xTract

The clearest difference is rating: Handwriting to Text PenToPrint at 4.4 against xTract's 3.7. Handwriting to Text PenToPrint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handwriting to Text PenToPrint sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and xTract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handwriting to Text PenToPrint has 4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Handwriting to Text PenToPrint's written reviews are positive against 33% of xTract's.

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint ships an update every 2 weeks, xTract every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwriting to Text PenToPrint | xTract |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-to-text-pentoprint/id1308003011/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtract-ocr-scanner-and-reader/id1428558092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **56.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serendi LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182906528) | [netroz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315549570) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwriting to Text PenToPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-to-text-pentoprint/id1308003011)

This app uses AI-powered OCR technology to scan handwritten notes and convert them into editable digital text. Easily transform paper documents into shareable Word or text files, creating a searchable digital archive. It's designed for speed and accuracy, handling various handwriting styles.

**Highlights:** Scan handwritten notes to editable text, Convert to Word or text files, Export and share digitized notes, Create searchable digital archives, Supports cursive and messy script, AI-powered OCR technology

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pen to Print Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pen to Print Annual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Starter Plan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pen to Print Lifetime Plan | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate handwriting recognition
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Helpful for converting handwritten notes to digital text
- 🚀 Impressive OCR capabilities even for messy handwriting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features required to export or save text
- 🐛 Occasional errors in text conversion
- 🔒 Subscription-based model with no free trial
- 🐛 Buggy behavior like losing edits or crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Text edits not saving properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Issues with camera orientation and alignment
- Incorrect text conversion for certain handwriting styles

**Requested features**

- Ability to export or copy/paste converted text without premium
- Handwriting customization or training options
- Improved multi-page handling and organization
- Syncing across devices


### xTract

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtract-ocr-scanner-and-reader/id1428558092)

Effortlessly convert images and documents into editable text using advanced OCR technology. Extract text from photos or directly via the camera, with support for over 45 languages and handwriting recognition. Includes a text-to-speech feature to read extracted content aloud.

**Highlights:** Scan text directly using camera, Extract text from gallery images, Select specific text areas for scanning, Read scanned text aloud (text-to-speech), Recognize handwriting and machine-printed text, Supports over 45 languages for OCR and text-to-speech, Copy extracted text to clipboard

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $15.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwriting to Text PenToPrint free?

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is xTract free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handwriting to Text PenToPrint or xTract?

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint is rated higher. Handwriting to Text PenToPrint averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while xTract averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Handwriting to Text PenToPrint or xTract have ads?

xTract shows ads; Handwriting to Text PenToPrint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handwriting to Text PenToPrint or xTract?

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint ships an update every 2 weeks, and xTract every 2 months. Most recently, Handwriting to Text PenToPrint was updated on November 6, 2026 and xTract on November 2, 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.*