Comparison

Magic Scan vs KCalc Lock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Scan

This app uses your device's camera to instantly extract text from printed sources like documents, books, and signs. It offers on-device translation, text-to-speech, and smart entity detection for actionable information. Scans are saved locally for privacy and can be shared as styled images.

Highlights
  • Live camera OCR
  • Smart entity detection
  • On-device translation
  • Text-to-speech
  • Share as image
  • Local scan history
Features
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The FREE and powerful text scanner powered by Apple Intelligence. Point your camera at any printed text — documents, books, signs, receipts — and Magic Scan extracts it instantly using on-device OCR. No cloud APIs, no sign-in, fully private. LIVE CAMERA OCR See text detected in real-time as you point your camera. Yellow bounding boxes highlight every word. Tap to capture — with haptic feedback and a flash animation. SMART ENTITY DETECTION Magic Scan automatically finds actionable information in your scans: • Phone numbers — tap to call • Addresses — tap to open in Maps • URLs — tap to open in Safari • Dates — tap to add to Calendar APPLE TRANSLATION Translate scanned text on-device using the native iOS Translation framework. Private, fast, no API keys required. TEXT-TO-SPEECH Hear any scanned text read aloud with one tap. Perfect for accessibility or hands-free use. SHARE AS IMAGE Export any scan as a beautifully styled card image. Share via AirDrop, Messages, social media, or save to Photos. SCAN ANYTHING • Receipts, invoices, and accounting documents • Recipes from cookbooks • Notes, letters, and certificates • Whiteboard discussions and meeting notes • Business cards and contact info • Restaurant menus • Magazine and newspaper articles • Book pages and passages • Instructions and product labels • Road signs, airport signs, and station boards • And much more... SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved locally on your device. Swipe to delete, browse anytime. Your data never leaves your phone. SCAN STATISTICS See word count, character count, and estimated reading time for every scan. DARK MODE Full dark mode support with adaptive colors that look beautiful day and night. PREMIUM Remove ads with a one-time purchase. That's it — no subscriptions, no hidden fees. PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device using Apple Vision and Apple Translation. No data is sent to any server. No account required. Permissions needed: • Camera — to scan text from printed sources • Photos — to scan text from images in your library Magic Scan — the smartest way to digitize the world around you.

About

KCalc Lock

Secure your personal data with multi-layered protection. Lock sensitive apps, photos, and files with password or biometric authentication. Features a private photo vault and a dual privacy shield for enhanced discretion.

Highlights
  • Password and biometric protection
  • One-tap app locking
  • Private photo vault
  • Customizable app icon
  • Dual privacy shield (Second Space)
  • Auto-lock feature
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KCalc – Your Fully Private & Secure Space With KCalc Privacy Lock, your personal data is protected by multi-layered security. No more worrying about friends or colleagues accidentally accessing your secret apps, photos, or files. • Password & Biometric Protection Secure your space with a strong password or unlock seamlessly via Face ID. • One-Tap Protection Instantly protect sensitive apps with a single tap. Enable the auto-lock feature for enhanced convenience and security. • Private Photo Vault Safely store confidential photos in an encrypted gallery, safeguarded from prying eyes. • Custom App Icon Personalize the app icon to match your style. Choose from multiple icon options for a truly private and personalized experience. • Dual Privacy Shield When asked to unlock under scrutiny, enter the guest passcode to instantly switch to Second Space — your private data stays fully hidden while showing pre-set content. Download KCalc Privacy Lock now and take full control of your digital privacy — fast, smart, and secure. Pro Subscription Information KCalc offers an auto-renewable Pro subscription (monthly). Subscribing unlocks all Pro features in the app. - Payment: Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Auto-Renewal: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Manage or Cancel: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://dawn-zephyr-0e3.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-End-User-License-Agreement-3dc70fc5aff880d382dcca2c6441df51 Privacy Policy: https://dawn-zephyr-0e3.notion.site/Private-Policy-3dc70fc5aff880e783aed858da8eaad2 Feedback & Support: aiseaystudio@gmail.com

Screenshots

Magic Scan3 screens
KCalc Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KCalc Lock at every 5 days against Magic Scan's every 2 months. KCalc Lock also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (97% vs 88%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KCalc Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Magic Scan's written reviews are positive against 97% of KCalc Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Scan ships an update every 2 months, KCalc Lock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Scan versus KCalc Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic ScanKCalc Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (30 ratings)4.5 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews97.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3045 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaltsoft Inc海芸 吴

Customer experience

Magic Scan

All ratings30 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

KCalc Lock

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%

Bugs and requests

Magic Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KCalc Lock

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Cannot see photos after being locked out

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add shortcut integration
  • Option for Apple Calculator icon

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Scan

One-time1
  • Magic Scan Premium$0.99
2 purchases

KCalc Lock

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Magic Scan free?
Magic Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KCalc Lock free?
KCalc Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Scan or KCalc Lock?
KCalc Lock is rated higher. Magic Scan averages 4.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while KCalc Lock averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.
Do Magic Scan or KCalc Lock have ads?
Neither Magic Scan nor KCalc Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Scan or KCalc Lock?
Magic Scan ships an update every 2 months, and KCalc Lock every 5 days. Most recently, Magic Scan was updated on October 24, 2026 and KCalc Lock on October 30, 2026.

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