# Copy Text On Screen vs SnipCopy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Copy Text On Screen at 70% against SnipCopy's 0%. Copy Text On Screen also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 14). SnipCopy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. SnipCopy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Copy Text On Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy Text On Screen has 4.8K ratings behind it against 14, 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 0% of SnipCopy's.

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, SnipCopy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy Text On Screen | SnipCopy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews)** | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipcopy/id1526471242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [Michael Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526471244) |

## 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


### SnipCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipcopy/id1526471242)

Extract text from your camera or photos using advanced OCR technology. Get accurate results from printed documents and screenshots with optimal scanning tips provided.

**Highlights:** Extract text from camera, Extract text from photos, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Supports iPhone and iPad, Tips for optimal scanning

**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 SnipCopy free?

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

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

Copy Text On Screen is rated higher. Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while SnipCopy averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Copy Text On Screen or SnipCopy have ads?

Copy Text On Screen shows ads; SnipCopy does not.

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

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, and SnipCopy weekly. Most recently, Copy Text On Screen was updated on October 21, 2026 and SnipCopy on September 18, 2026.

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