Comparison

TechTool Pro Remote vs PDF Text Include

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

Head to head
About

TechTool Pro Remote

This companion app allows users to monitor the results of TechTool Pro 10 tests and tools remotely. It's ideal for Mac users who need to track system diagnostics while away from their computer.

Highlights
  • View recent test results
  • Monitor tool progress
  • Remote access for Mac users
  • Companion app for TechTool Pro 10
  • At-a-glance results display
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TechTool Pro Remote is a companion app for TechTool Pro 10 for Mac. Use TechTool Pro Remote to see recent test and tool results at a glance. It's especially useful for the Mac user who can't spend the time to monitor testing in front of the computer, but wants to see how it is going from the road.

About

PDF Text Include

This app adds a selectable and searchable text layer to images within PDF files using advanced machine learning for 29 languages. It supports batch processing, document scanning, and integration with custom workflows.

Highlights
  • Add text layer to PDF images
  • Intelligent character recognition (OCR)
  • Supports 29 languages (typed & handwritten)
  • Batch processing
  • Integrated scanner function
  • Shortcuts integration
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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PDF Text Includer is a simple to use Mac, iPhone and iPad app that adds text to images within your PDF files. With PDF Text Includer you can add a text layer to PDF files in no time and completely automatically. Thus, scanned documents have selectable text that can be copied and searched. Documents are much easier to find if, for example, you use the Spotlight search for terms that appear in images of a particular file. Whether typed or handwritten, PDF Text Includer recognizes 29 languages and dialects using modern machine learning. After you have opened one or more PDF files with PDF Text Includer they will be processed immediately. With just one more click you can replace the originals with the variant improved by the app. Found text can also be exported directly and with the integrated Shortcut action, the app functions can be added to your own personal workflow. To shorten further detours PDF Text Includer includes a scanner function. On the iPhone or iPad, the integrated camera is used to generate PDF files. On macOS, you can wirelessly access the camera of your iPhone or iPad. The scanned file is processed directly by the app and is ready for further use. KEY FEATURES • Drop it like it’s hot: Drag and drop your file into the application window or on the app icon • The more the merrier: Batch process multiple files or contents of folders • Intelligent character recognition (ICR): Files are being processed using advanced optical character recognition (OCR) • Scan your documents: Import any PDF files or use your iPhone or iPad to scan a new document - even on the Mac using Continuity Camera • Automate your workflow: Make use of the included Shortcuts actions and easily integrate character recognition into your workflow • Share, replace or export: You can either share the converted PDF file directly from within the app, replace the original file or export the file content as text • Typed or handwritten: Recognizes all kinds of fonts including handwritten text using modern machine learning • Privacy: Everything is being processed entirely on your device, no internet connection is required

Screenshots

TechTool Pro Remote2 screens
PDF Text Include3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TechTool Pro Remote at Free against PDF Text Include's $4.99. TechTool Pro Remote also leads on iOS requirement (10.1 vs 16.0). PDF Text Include's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 13%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

TechTool Pro Remote is free to download; PDF Text Include costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TechTool Pro Remote versus PDF Text Include: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechTool Pro RemotePDF Text Include
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating1.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicromat, Inc.Daniel Witt

Customer experience

TechTool Pro Remote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

PDF Text Include

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

TechTool Pro Remote

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Text Include

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TechTool Pro Remote free?
TechTool Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Text Include free?
PDF Text Include costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TechTool Pro Remote or PDF Text Include have ads?
Neither TechTool Pro Remote nor PDF Text Include shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TechTool Pro Remote or PDF Text Include?
TechTool Pro Remote ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Text Include every 2 months. Most recently, TechTool Pro Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and PDF Text Include on November 3, 2026.

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