# Copy Text On Screen vs Scanner App

The clearest difference is rating: Copy Text On Screen at 4.6 against Scanner App's 3.5. Copy Text On Screen also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 6). Scanner App's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Scanner App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy Text On Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy Text On Screen has 4.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Copy Text On Screen's written reviews are positive against 58% of Scanner App's.

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanner App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy Text On Screen | Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pdf-documents-scan/id1465845962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [Voice Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463498615) |

## 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


### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pdf-documents-scan/id1465845962)

This app extracts text from images and screenshots, supporting over 10 languages. You can edit, copy, and paste the recognized text. It offers a free trial for its subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Extract text from images, Recognize text in 10+ languages, Edit recognized text, Copy and paste text, Supports screenshots

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full-feature-subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| full-feature-subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| full-feature-subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

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

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Copy Text On Screen or Scanner App?

Copy Text On Screen is rated higher. Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Scanner App averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Copy Text On Screen or Scanner App have ads?

Both Copy Text On Screen and Scanner App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Copy Text On Screen or Scanner App?

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanner App every 3 months. Most recently, Copy Text On Screen was updated on October 13, 2026 and Scanner App on September 30, 2026.

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