OCR Text vs PDF Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OCR Text
Capture text from images using your device's camera. The app can then read the text aloud, allow for editing, and translate it into other languages before sharing. It's a versatile tool for extracting and manipulating text from visual sources.
- Image to text recognition
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Text editing
- Translation
- Share recognized text
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【OCR Text】Recognize Text with audio and translation. 1. Take Photo which contain target text by using camera 2. Recognize text 3. Speak 4. Edit text 5. Select text and translate 6. Share recognized text 【OCR Text】識別文字＋文字語音及翻譯功能 1. 使用相機拍攝目標文字的照片 2. 識別文字 3. 文字語音功能 4. 編輯文本 5. 選擇文字並翻譯 6. 分享認可的文本
PDF Scanner
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PDF Scanner - SLOX is the fastest and most reliable document scanner app. Transform your phone into a portable scanner! FEATURES: • Instant Document Scanning - Capture documents with your camera in seconds • Smart Edge Detection - Automatic document boundary recognition • PDF Creation - Convert scanned images to professional PDF files • Multi-Page Support - Scan multiple pages into a single PDF • Gallery Import - Import existing photos to create PDFs • Easy Sharing - Share PDFs via email, messaging apps, or cloud services • Local Storage - All documents stored securely on your device • Multi-Language Support - Available in 15+ languages PERFECT FOR: • Scanning receipts and invoices • Digitizing contracts and documents • Creating PDF copies of important papers • Archiving notes and handwritten documents • Sharing documents quickly and easily PRIVACY FOCUSED: • All processing happens locally on your device • No cloud uploads required • No ads, no tracking • Your documents stay private Simple, fast, and secure. Download now and start scanning!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Scanner at every 4 days against OCR Text's monthly. OCR Text's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OCR Text ships an update monthly, PDF Scanner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OCR Text | PDF Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huaping Ye | SEOKWON YANG |
In-app purchases
OCR Text
No in-app purchases
PDF Scanner
No in-app purchases
