# xTract vs QuickScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan at 98% against xTract's 33%. QuickScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xTract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of xTract's written reviews are positive against 98% of QuickScan's.

xTract ships an update every 2 months, QuickScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTract | QuickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtract-ocr-scanner-and-reader/id1428558092/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [netroz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315549570) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### xTract

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtract-ocr-scanner-and-reader/id1428558092)

Effortlessly convert images and documents into editable text using advanced OCR technology. Extract text from photos or directly via the camera, with support for over 45 languages and handwriting recognition. Includes a text-to-speech feature to read extracted content aloud.

**Highlights:** Scan text directly using camera, Extract text from gallery images, Select specific text areas for scanning, Read scanned text aloud (text-to-speech), Recognize handwriting and machine-printed text, Supports over 45 languages for OCR and text-to-speech, Copy extracted text to clipboard

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $15.49 | per year |


### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTract free?

xTract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QuickScan free?

QuickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, xTract or QuickScan?

QuickScan is rated higher. xTract averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while QuickScan averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do xTract or QuickScan have ads?

xTract shows ads; QuickScan does not.

### Which is updated more often, xTract or QuickScan?

xTract ships an update every 2 months, and QuickScan fortnightly. Most recently, xTract was updated on June 1, 2026 and QuickScan on September 23, 2026.

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