# Magic Copy vs Copy Text On Screen

The clearest difference is rating: Copy Text On Screen at 5.0 against Magic Copy's 2.5. Copy Text On Screen also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Magic Copy's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Copy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Copy Text On Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy Text On Screen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Copy has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Magic Copy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Copy Text On Screen's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Copy | Copy Text On Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-copy/id1444438065/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen-ocr/id6476453001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shehan Ekanayake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330416310) | [满 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653727587) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Copy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-copy/id1444438065)

Seamlessly transfer text and links between your phone and PC in seconds. Copy content on one device and instantly access it on another by opening the app. Tap to copy items back to your clipboard.

**Highlights:** Cross-device text and link copying, Instant transfer between phone and PC, Simple three-step usage, Tap to copy items back, Universal clipboard functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $2.99 | per month |
| Prime | $3.49 | per month |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite | $5.49 | per month |
| Ultimate | $6.49 | per month |
| Magic Copy PRO | $4.99 | one-time |


### Copy Text On Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen-ocr/id6476453001)

Extract text from any image or screen capture with powerful OCR technology. Translate recognized text into over 100 languages instantly. All processing is done locally on your device for maximum privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Extract text from images and screenshots, Multilingual translation up to 100+ languages, Supports Shortcuts for quick access, Simultaneous scanning of up to 9 images, Local on-device processing for privacy, OCR support for multiple languages

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Copy free?

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

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

Copy Text On Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Copy or Copy Text On Screen?

Copy Text On Screen is rated higher. Magic Copy averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Copy Text On Screen averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Magic Copy or Copy Text On Screen have ads?

Neither Magic Copy nor Copy Text On Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Copy or Copy Text On Screen?

Magic Copy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Copy Text On Screen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Copy was updated on October 8, 2026 and Copy Text On Screen on September 17, 2026.

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