Magic Scan vs KCalc Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live camera OCR
- Smart entity detection
- On-device translation
- Text-to-speech
- Share as image
- Local scan history
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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.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Magic Scan | KCalc Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (30 ratings) | 4.5 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 97.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waltsoft Inc | 海芸 吴 |
Customer experience
Magic Scan
KCalc Lock
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
Magic Scan
- Magic Scan Premium$0.99
KCalc Lock
- Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime Access$39.99









