# Text Capture vs SnipCopy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text Capture at 42% against SnipCopy's 0%. Text Capture also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 14) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). SnipCopy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SnipCopy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Capture has 2.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Text Capture's written reviews are positive against 0% of SnipCopy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Capture | SnipCopy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603/reviews)** | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipcopy/id1526471242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **42.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Michael Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526471244) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SnipCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipcopy/id1526471242)

Extract text from your camera or photos using advanced OCR technology. Get accurate results from printed documents and screenshots with optimal scanning tips provided.

**Highlights:** Extract text from camera, Extract text from photos, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Supports iPhone and iPad, Tips for optimal scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Capture free?

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

### Is SnipCopy free?

SnipCopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text Capture or SnipCopy?

Text Capture is rated higher. Text Capture averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while SnipCopy averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Text Capture or SnipCopy have ads?

Neither Text Capture nor SnipCopy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Capture or SnipCopy?

Text Capture ships an update weekly, and SnipCopy weekly. Most recently, Text Capture was updated on November 2, 2026 and SnipCopy on November 3, 2026.

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