# Text Capture vs Text Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Capture at weekly against Text Reader's every 20 months. Text Capture also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 22) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Text Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). 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 Text Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Capture has 2.7K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text Capture ships an update weekly, Text Reader every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Capture | Text Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603/reviews)** | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-image-to-text/id6473078890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| 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) | [Bhavinkumar Satashiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361485921) |

## 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 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-image-to-text/id6473078890)

Extract and translate text from images, PDFs, and handwritten notes in over 100 languages. Features include text-to-speech and offline access, ideal for students, travelers, and professionals. Simplify your workflow and break language barriers.

**Highlights:** Advanced OCR text extraction, 100+ language translations, Text-to-speech functionality, Offline mode access, Share and save extracted text, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium! | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Capture free?

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

### Is Text Reader free?

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

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

Text Capture is rated higher. Text Capture averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Text Reader averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.

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

Neither Text Capture nor Text Reader shows ads.

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

Text Capture ships an update weekly, and Text Reader every 20 months. Most recently, Text Capture was updated on September 23, 2026 and Text Reader on September 9, 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.*