# xTract vs Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Camera at 4.3 against xTract's 3.7. Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xTract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

xTract ships an update every 2 months, Camera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTract | Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtract-ocr-scanner-and-reader/id1428558092/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-note-and-translate/id1515022648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [netroz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315549570) | [Pawel Mitek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278850881) |

## 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 |


### Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-note-and-translate/id1515022648)

Capture text from images and translate it instantly. Make calls, visit websites, or send notes directly from recognized text. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced translation features.

**Highlights:** Capture text from camera images, Translate recognized text, Directly call phone numbers, Visit recognized web pages, Send notes from captured text, Premium translation subscription

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translations Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTract free?

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

### Is Camera free?

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

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

Camera is rated higher. xTract averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Camera averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do xTract or Camera have ads?

xTract shows ads; Camera does not.

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

xTract ships an update every 2 months, and Camera every 4 days. Most recently, xTract was updated on October 6, 2026 and Camera on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*