# Copy Text On Screen vs Image to Text

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image to Text at none against Copy Text On Screen's 3. Image to Text also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Copy Text On Screen's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 22). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Copy Text On Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Image to Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Copy Text On Screen against 4.7 for Image to Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy Text On Screen has 4.8K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Copy Text On Screen's written reviews are positive against 92% of Image to Text's.

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, Image to Text every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy Text On Screen | Image to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-text-ocr-scanner/id1426243869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [Manani Jyotiben](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237671901) |

## What reviewers say

### Copy Text On Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906)

Easily extract text from screenshots and images with advanced OCR technology. Copy, translate, or read aloud any text, even from social media apps. Supports over 100 languages for translation and 92 for recognition.

**Highlights:** Extract text from screenshots, Extract text from images, OCR text recognition, Translate text in 100+ languages, Read text aloud, Extract phone numbers, emails, URLs, Scan history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Extra Scans | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient text extraction
- 💡 Useful for various tasks like copying text, translating, etc.
- 🔒 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with handwritten text recognition
- 💰 Limited free scans per day, requires subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features or customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Text extraction not working correctly in certain scenarios
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Offer a premium version without ads


### Image to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-text-ocr-scanner/id1426243869)

This application converts images into editable text using advanced OCR technology. It supports various image formats and can translate extracted text into over 100 languages, making it useful for reading signs or documents on the go.

**Highlights:** Convert image to text, Translate text to 100+ languages, Edit and share OCR results, Automatic language detection, Supports JPG, PNG, BMP formats, Input from gallery or camera

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

Copy Text On Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Image to Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Copy Text On Screen or Image to Text?

Image to Text is rated higher. Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Image to Text averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Copy Text On Screen or Image to Text have ads?

Copy Text On Screen shows ads; Image to Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Copy Text On Screen or Image to Text?

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Image to Text every 2 days. Most recently, Copy Text On Screen was updated on October 21, 2026 and Image to Text on October 17, 2026.

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