# Copy Text On Screen vs Text Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Copy Text On Screen at 4.6 against Text Scanner's 1.0. Copy Text On Screen also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 1). Text Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Text Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Copy Text On Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy Text On Screen has 4.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy Text On Screen | Text Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-image-to-text/id1663900421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [Deisy Renteria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579364093) |

## 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


### Text Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-image-to-text/id1663900421)

Easily convert images into editable text using advanced OCR technology. Scan documents, receipts, and more to digitize important information. Its user-friendly interface ensures quick and accurate text extraction for accessibility.

**Highlights:** Image to text conversion, OCR technology, Scan documents and receipts, Digitize information, User-friendly interface

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

**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 Text Scanner free?

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

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

Copy Text On Screen is rated higher. Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Text Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Copy Text On Screen shows ads; Text Scanner does not.

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