# xTract vs Text Scanner & Image to Text

The clearest difference is rating: Text Scanner & Image to Text at 4.6 against xTract's 3.7. Text Scanner & Image to Text also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 33%) 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 Text Scanner & Image to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Scanner & Image to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Scanner & Image to Text has 264 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 68% of Text Scanner & Image to Text's.

xTract ships an update every 2 months, Text Scanner & Image to Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTract | Text Scanner & Image to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtract-ocr-scanner-and-reader/id1428558092/reviews) | **[4.6 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-and-image-to-text/id1536347164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [netroz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315549570) | [Boldizsar Tompe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512637355) |

## 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 |


### Text Scanner & Image to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-and-image-to-text/id1536347164)

Effortlessly extract text from photos and images using advanced AI-powered OCR technology. Save time by copying text directly from pictures, organizing your scans, and even translating or having text read aloud. Ideal for quickly digitizing information without manual typing.

**Highlights:** Extract text from images, Import from photo library or camera, Organize scans into folders, Copy text to clipboard, AI-powered OCR, Translate text, Read text aloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Scanner Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Text Scanner Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Text Scanner Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTract free?

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

### Is Text Scanner & Image to Text free?

Text Scanner & Image to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, xTract or Text Scanner & Image to Text?

Text Scanner & Image to Text is rated higher. xTract averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Text Scanner & Image to Text averages 4.6 from 264 ratings.

### Do xTract or Text Scanner & Image to Text have ads?

xTract shows ads; Text Scanner & Image to Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, xTract or Text Scanner & Image to Text?

xTract ships an update every 2 months, and Text Scanner & Image to Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, xTract was updated on October 22, 2026 and Text Scanner & Image to Text on October 21, 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.*