# PDF Scan vs Text Capture

The clearest difference is ads: Text Capture at none against PDF Scan's shown. Text Capture also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 44) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). PDF Scan's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 42%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Text Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Scan against 4.5 for Text Capture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Capture has 2.7K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of PDF Scan's written reviews are positive against 42% of Text Capture's.

PDF Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, Text Capture weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scan | Text Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-max-scanner/id1438590887/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-max-scanner/id1438590887)

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan paper documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them into searchable PDFs. Extract text from images using OCR and manage your files with cloud sync and various PDF tools.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, OCR for text extraction from images, Image to PDF conversion, Cloud sync with Google Drive, PDF editing and signing, PDF compression, merging, and splitting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $60.99 | per year |


### Text Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603)

Easily extract text from your camera in real-time. This app allows you to edit, copy, share, or listen to captured text. It functions entirely offline, ensuring your data remains private.

**Highlights:** Real-time text capture from camera, Offline functionality, Edit captured text, Copy text to clipboard, Share text to other apps, Text-to-speech functionality, Translate text

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate text recognition
- 💡 Useful for various use cases
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall blocks core functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Formatting issues with captured text
- 🔒 Deceptive free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to restore previous purchases
- Fails to recognize certain languages/scripts
- Inconsistent text capture quality

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rotate/crop captured images
- Improve accuracy for handwritten/non-standard text
- Integrate with note-taking/productivity apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scan free?

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

### Is Text Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scan or Text Capture?

PDF Scan is rated higher. PDF Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Text Capture averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do PDF Scan or Text Capture have ads?

PDF Scan shows ads; Text Capture does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scan or Text Capture?

PDF Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text Capture weekly. Most recently, PDF Scan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Text Capture on October 26, 2026.

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