# Text Extract(文字提取) vs Image to Text

The clearest difference is ads: Text Extract(文字提取) at none against Image to Text's shown. Text Extract(文字提取) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Image to Text's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 79%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Extract(文字提取) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Image to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Text Extract(文字提取) against 4.5 for Image to Text. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Text Extract(文字提取)'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Image to Text's.

Text Extract(文字提取) ships an update every 2 weeks, Image to Text every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Extract(文字提取) | Image to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extract-pdf-scanner/id1447870163/reviews) | **[4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-text-ai-text-scanner/id6449207453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [净 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447870162) | [Blinix Solutions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688118138) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Extract(文字提取)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extract-pdf-scanner/id1447870163)

This app uses OCR technology to extract editable text from various sources like documents, pictures, and PDFs. It supports batch scanning, translation, editing, and export to multiple formats, enhancing office efficiency.

**Highlights:** OCR text recognition, Image to text conversion, Batch scanning, Text translation, Multi-format export (PDF, DOCX, XLSX), Excel table recognition

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text extraction for 1 week. | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Text extraction for 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Text extraction for 1 week | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Text extraction for 3 months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Text extraction for 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Text extraction for 3 months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Text extraction permanent VIP | $14.99 | one-time |


### Image to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-text-ai-text-scanner/id6449207453)

This app uses OCR technology to extract text from images, photos, and PDF files. It can recognize both printed and handwritten text, supporting over 100 languages. Users can edit, share, and translate the extracted text, with options to scan multiple images and manage history.

**Highlights:** Extract text from images, photos, and screenshots, Convert handwritten notes to editable text, Extract text from PDF files, Scan multiple images simultaneously, Translate scanned text into 50+ languages, Save and manage scan history, Supports over 100 languages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Discounted Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Extract(文字提取) free?

Text Extract(文字提取) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Image to Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Extract(文字提取) or Image to Text?

Image to Text is rated higher. Text Extract(文字提取) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Image to Text averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.

### Do Text Extract(文字提取) or Image to Text have ads?

Image to Text shows ads; Text Extract(文字提取) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Extract(文字提取) or Image to Text?

Text Extract(文字提取) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Image to Text every 4 weeks. Most recently, Text Extract(文字提取) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Image to Text on October 24, 2026.

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