# Text Capture vs CamNote

The clearest difference is rating: CamNote at 5.0 against Text Capture's 4.5. CamNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Text Capture's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CamNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

Text Capture ships an update weekly, CamNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Capture | CamNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camnote-text-and-document-scan/id1664144717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 88 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [若宣 殷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611757046) |

## 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


### CamNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camnote-text-and-document-scan/id1664144717)

Easily extract, edit, and act on text from your photos. Recognize key information like dates, phone numbers, and URLs, and sync your notes across devices with iCloud. Supports multiple languages and dark mode.

**Highlights:** Extract text from photos, Auto-recognize key information, Take actions on recognized text, iCloud data sync, Dark mode support, Folder management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamNote Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CamNote Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Capture free?

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

### Is CamNote free?

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

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

CamNote is rated higher. Text Capture averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while CamNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text Capture or CamNote have ads?

Neither Text Capture nor CamNote shows ads.

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

Text Capture ships an update weekly, and CamNote every 2 days. Most recently, Text Capture was updated on September 25, 2026 and CamNote on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*