# Text Scan OCR vs QuickScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan at 98% against Text Scan OCR's 33%. QuickScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months). Text Scan OCR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Text Scan OCR asks for nothing beyond the download.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Text Scan OCR's written reviews are positive against 98% of QuickScan's.

Text Scan OCR ships an update every 15 months, QuickScan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Scan OCR | QuickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scan-ocr-image-to-text/id1329135883/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **98.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [安平 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451273651) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Scan OCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scan-ocr-image-to-text/id1329135883)

Extract text from images and documents with high accuracy. Simply upload or capture an image, crop it, and instantly get the recognized text for easy copying. Supports multiple languages and advanced OCR technology.

**Highlights:** Image to text conversion, High-precision OCR, Multi-language support, Easy 3-step process, Text cropping tool, Copy recognized text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Scan OCR free?

Text Scan OCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QuickScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Scan OCR or QuickScan?

QuickScan is rated higher. Text Scan OCR averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while QuickScan averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Text Scan OCR or QuickScan have ads?

Neither Text Scan OCR nor QuickScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Scan OCR or QuickScan?

Text Scan OCR ships an update every 15 months, and QuickScan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text Scan OCR was updated on October 24, 2026 and QuickScan on October 25, 2026.

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