iPRINT vs Text Recognition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPRINT
This app allows you to print text documents and PDFs directly from your iPhone or iPad. It offers advanced editing features, supports various Japanese printing styles, and can output high-quality PDFs. You can also print at convenience stores nationwide.
- Text printing and PDF output
- Advanced text editor
- Supports vertical writing and ruby display
- Customizable paper layouts
- AirPrint and convenience store printing
- E-book viewer
- Save up to 500 text files
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iPRINT is the text printing / PDF output / viewer / editor application for iPhone / iPad. iPRINT customized iText Pad, which has been popular as iOS advanced text editor, for printing on printer paper. iPRINT have specialized iText Pad's functions, such as vertical writing and the original paper layout "Aozora Bunko" style ruby display, for displaying printed images on printer paper. On the iPhone / iPad screen, you can print on a printer paper with one touch, while checking the print image of vertically written original paper etc, easy operation enables you to print various layouts. For printing on a printer, easy printing using AirPrint of iOS printing function. And high-quality PDF file of printing image, you can use advanced printing by printer manufacturer's printing application. Even if you do not have a printer, it is also compatible with Convenience-Print that can be printed at convenience stores nationwide (Japanese only). Also, iPRINT can be used not only as text printing, but also as a viewer that allows you to browse e-books with print images, or as text editor to enter text while checking sentences with print images. We sincerely hope iPRINT will serve you well, being a good friend for your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. With iPRINT, enjoy printing flexibly anytime, anywhere! iPRINT Features * Text printing / PDF output / viewer / editor application. * It supports printing of japanese manuscript paper. * It supports vertical writing. * It corresponds to ruby printing. * You can customize the paper to be printed by settings. * A variety of print layouts can be selected. * Output high-quality PDF file. * Easy printing using AirPrint of iOS printing function is supported. * Cooperate with printer-specific application of printer manufacturer. * It corresponds to Convenience-Print which can be printed at convenience store. * You can view the text of the e-book with the print image. * Text can be entered while checking sentences with print image. * You can open a text file of another application. * Up to 500 text files can be saved. * The display size can be increased to 500%. * It corresponds to the operation when the iPhone is set horizontally. * The number of characters can be counted. * "iWriters" can be used for text input of iPRINT.
Text Recognition
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1. "Text Recognition" is an app that easily reads and digitizes text in images. Extract text from photos of reports, textbooks, handwritten notes, etc., to improve learning and work efficiency. 2. Features a. High Accuracy Text Recognition The app uses Apple's text recognition technology to detect text in images with high accuracy and speed. It supports handwritten, printed, and different fonts, and accurately converts them to text. b. Multi-functional Learning Support Edit and search digitized text for quick access to needed information. c. Easy-to-Use Interface Intuitive and user-friendly UI design eliminates complicated procedures and obstacles to learning. d. Online and Offline Support Recognize and digitize text by taking photos even without an internet connection, enabling use in any situation. 3. Use Cases For Students: Take photos of lecture notes or textbooks, extract important information, and optimize study time. For Researchers & Business Users: Capture meeting notes or technical documents in photos, quickly convert to text and edit for improved work efficiency. For Language Learners: Import foreign language texts or handwritten practice problems via photos to support language learning. 4. Future Plans We continue to make improvements, adding new features and updates based on user feedback to meet user needs. 5. Premium Features (Subscription) • Ad-free experience • Batch processing (up to 20 photos) • QR/Barcode scanning • Tag management • All export formats (PDF, Word, etc.) • Full-text search 6. Conclusion "Text Recognition" is an advanced app that realizes efficiency in learning and work with its sophisticated text recognition technology and ease of use. Easily digitize knowledge and strongly support your learning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Text Recognition at Free against iPRINT's $2.99. Text Recognition also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months). iPRINT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Text Recognition is free to download; iPRINT costs $2.99 up front. Text Recognition sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iPRINT asks for nothing beyond the download.
iPRINT ships an update every 35 months, Text Recognition every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPRINT | Text Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LIGHT,WAY. | ryo muranaka |
In-app purchases
iPRINT
No in-app purchases
Text Recognition
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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