# Text Capture vs Text Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Text Capture at 4.5 against Text Scanner's 1.0. Text Capture also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). Text Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Text Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Capture has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Capture | Text Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-image-to-text/id1663900421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| 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) | [Deisy Renteria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579364093) |

## 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


### Text Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-image-to-text/id1663900421)

Easily convert images into editable text using advanced OCR technology. Scan documents, receipts, and more to digitize important information. Its user-friendly interface ensures quick and accurate text extraction for accessibility.

**Highlights:** Image to text conversion, OCR technology, Scan documents and receipts, Digitize information, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Capture free?

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

### Is Text Scanner free?

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

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

Text Capture is rated higher. Text Capture averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Text Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text Capture or Text Scanner have ads?

Neither Text Capture nor Text Scanner shows ads.

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