Comparison

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint vs Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint

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
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Tired of transcribing handwritten notes by hand? Pen to Print is a leading AI-powered handwriting to text scanner designed to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Our advanced OCR technology allows you to scan any handwritten document and transform it into a fully editable, shareable, and digitally stored file in seconds. Key Benefits of Pen to Print Convert to editable text: Scan any handwritten page and turn it into digital text. Once digitized, you can edit the content directly, correct errors, and format the text to suit your needs. Seamless export and sharing: Move your converted notes exactly where you need them. Export as a Word document or a plain text file, and share via email, cloud storage, or other apps with a single tap. Proper storage and searchability: Keep your physical paper clutter-free. By digitizing your notes, you can create a searchable digital archive that is easy to navigate, search, and store for the long term. Why choose Pen to Print? It is reliable, accurate, and powered by the most advanced AI and OCR technology. It is designed to be fast and intuitive, reading all kinds of handwriting - including cursive and messy script - so you can focus on your work instead of your transcription. Who is it for? Pen to Print is the essential tool for: - Students capturing lecture notes and assignments. - Teachers grading and digitizing student work. - Genealogists transcribing family history and old letters. - Business teams digitizing meeting minutes and brainstorms. - Professional writers editing their handwritten drafts. - Individuals looking for help reading messy handwriting or cursive notes. The Yearly Plan and Monthly Plan are auto-renewing subscriptions, providing an unlimited amount of text exports for a year/ a month respectively, therefore: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Check out our terms & conditions at:https://www.pen-to-print.com/terms/ Download Pen to Print today and transform your handwriting into a powerful digital asset.

About

Scanner

Easily digitize paper documents into PDFs using your phone's camera. Features include automatic edge detection, rotation, color enhancement, and OCR to extract text. Secure your files with password protection and share them via cloud services.

Highlights
  • Automatic document edge detection and cropping
  • Rotate scans in 90-degree increments
  • 6 color enhancement options
  • OCR for text extraction in 14 languages
  • Convert PDF, JPG, PNG to TXT
  • Cloud storage integration for sharing
  • Add personalized signatures to PDFs
  • Password protect files and folders
Features
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Transform paper document into digital PDF with your iPhone. The Scanner app allows you to scan documents, sign, save and print them, or send them via email and file-sharing services. Scanner app is more than a clean PDF scanner, you can digitize and manage all your documents, receipts, forms, books, business cards, passports and photos on the go with it. ~ KEY FEATURES ~ Crop: Detect edges of document and automatically crop your scan Rotate: Rotate scan in 90-degree increments Color: 6 color enhancement options including Black & White and Color OCR: Perform OCR in 14 languages; recognize, extract, copy, edit and share text Convert: Convert PDF, JPG and PNG format to editable TXT document Share: Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud Drive and other cloud storage services Sign: Add a personalized signature to your PDF Manage: Rename, move, share and delete folders and files Protect: Password protect your files and folders ~ HOW TO USE ~ -Scan single document Position the paper document on a flat surface, like a desk or table. Hover the phone directly above it until it’s automatically recognized by the camera. There’s also a manual button in case it doesn’t grab your document right away. Drag the corners to adjust the scan to fit the page, if needed, or to scan only part of the page you want. Tap the save button and edit your scan. Fine-tune the scan for Color, Black & White, and Grayscale. You can set up your default scan quality and filter in settings. -Scan multiple documents in sequence Switch to batch mode. Arrange your documents in a stack to scan them in order, one after the other. After the camera shoots the first page, remove it so the app can capture the second page. Repeat until you finish all scanning. Next, tap the share icon to send the scanned document using your apps, print it out, or create a PDF. ~ UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION ~ -You can subscribe to get unlimited access to all app features -Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan Weekly Subscription - USD 2.99 Monthly Subscription - USD 9.99 Yearly Subscription - USD 19.99 -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase -Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period -Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan -Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase -Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription For Terms of Use, please visit https://d3ddozgk1n793i.cloudfront.net/uPic/KI9iM3.html For Privacy Policy, please visit https://d3ddozgk1n793i.cloudfront.net/uPic/RXcwtb.html For any questions about scanner app, feel free to contact us at instanton73@gmail.com

Screenshots

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner at 5.0 against Handwriting to Text PenToPrint's 4.4. Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Handwriting to Text PenToPrint's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4K vs 9). 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. Handwriting to Text PenToPrint sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handwriting to Text PenToPrint has 4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandwriting to Text PenToPrintScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerendi LTDArkadiy Hamulin

Customer experience

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint

All ratings4,039 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative39.2%

Scanner

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Handwriting to Text PenToPrint

Subscriptions2
  • Pen to Print Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Pen to Print Annual Plan$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Starter Plan$0.99
  • Yearly Plan$4.99
  • Advanced Plan$4.99
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  • Pro Plan$9.99
  • Pen to Print Lifetime Plan$74.99
3 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Scanner App Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Scanner App Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Scanner App Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Handwriting to Text PenToPrint free?
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Handwriting to Text PenToPrint or Scanner?
Scanner is rated higher. Handwriting to Text PenToPrint averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Scanner averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Handwriting to Text PenToPrint or Scanner have ads?
Scanner shows ads; Handwriting to Text PenToPrint does not.
Which is updated more often, Handwriting to Text PenToPrint or Scanner?
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, Handwriting to Text PenToPrint was updated on November 6, 2026 and Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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