# Handwriting to Text PenToPrint vs Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwriting to Text PenToPrint | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-to-text-pentoprint/id1308003011/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-document/id1603589257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% 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 | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serendi LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182906528) | [Arkadiy Hamulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603589259) |

## 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


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-document/id1603589257)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner App Yearly Premium | $19.99 | 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 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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