# Text Capture vs Cursive Writing Reader

Text Capture and Cursive Writing Reader both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Text Capture's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cursive Writing Reader's. Text Capture also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 38). Cursive Writing Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Text Capture against 4.4 for Cursive Writing Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Capture has 2.7K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Text Capture's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cursive Writing Reader's.

Text Capture ships an update weekly, Cursive Writing Reader daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Capture | Cursive Writing Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603/reviews)** | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing-reader-camera/id6478762939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **41.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Koji Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332653587) |

## 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


### Cursive Writing Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing-reader-camera/id6478762939)

This app uses your device's camera to scan and convert handwritten cursive English into digital text. It can also recognize handwriting directly within the app, allowing you to easily copy and paste the converted content.

**Highlights:** Scan cursive from camera or gallery, Convert handwritten characters to text, OCR handwriting recognition, In-app handwriting recognition, Copy and paste converted text

**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 Cursive Writing Reader free?

Cursive Writing Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Text Capture is rated higher. Text Capture averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Cursive Writing Reader averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

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

Neither Text Capture nor Cursive Writing Reader shows ads.

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

Text Capture ships an update weekly, and Cursive Writing Reader daily. Most recently, Text Capture was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cursive Writing Reader on October 5, 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.*