# Copy Text On Screen vs Copy Text On Screen

The clearest difference is ads: Copy Text On Screen at none against Copy Text On Screen's shown. Copy Text On Screen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Copy Text On Screen's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 3) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, 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 Copy Text On Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy Text On Screen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy Text On Screen has 4.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Copy Text On Screen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Copy Text On Screen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy Text On Screen | Copy Text On Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen-ocr/id6476453001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [满 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653727587) |

## 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


### Copy Text On Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen-ocr/id6476453001)

Extract text from any image or screen capture with powerful OCR technology. Translate recognized text into over 100 languages instantly. All processing is done locally on your device for maximum privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Extract text from images and screenshots, Multilingual translation up to 100+ languages, Supports Shortcuts for quick access, Simultaneous scanning of up to 9 images, Local on-device processing for privacy, OCR support for multiple languages

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

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

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

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

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

Copy Text On Screen is rated higher. Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Copy Text On Screen averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

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

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

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Copy Text On Screen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Copy Text On Screen was updated on October 18, 2026 and Copy Text On Screen on October 4, 2026.

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