Comparison

Text Scanner:Photo to PDF vs CameraScan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text Scanner:Photo to PDF

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful scanner and document converter. Easily extract text from images, translate languages, and convert documents to various formats like PDF, Word, and Excel. It also supports ID scanning and electronic signatures.

Highlights
  • Automatic document trimming
  • High-definition scanning
  • Multi-page PDF creation
  • PDF to Word/Excel/PPT conversion
  • Electronic signature and watermark
  • Intelligent OCR text recognition
  • Photo translation for multiple languages
  • Form and ID card recognition
Features
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Document scanning, contract multi-page scanning, PDF conversion, OCR text recognition, photo translation, form recognition, ticket recognition and other functions can be implemented on the mobile phone, making image-to-text recognition easier and more convenient. 【File Scanning】 * Automatic trimming: 360-degree shooting, automatically remove the cluttered background, and quickly generate high-definition pictures or PDF files; * High-definition scanning: You can manually adjust the image parameters, generate high-definition document scans very quickly, save paperless files, and choose from a variety of document colors; * Multi-page scanning: Support batch continuous scanning, without waiting, you can directly generate a PDF from multiple scans, share and save freely. 【PDF Converter】 * Can convert PDF to Wrod, PPT, Excel, picture * Can convert PDF files into long images for sharing 【PDF editing】 *Electronic signature: You can add a handwritten signature after the document is scanned, and set the size of the signature *Add watermark: custom watermark, it is safer to add anti-theft watermark to ID card and confidential documents * File Merge: Merge two or more files to automatically generate PDF documents 【Text Recognition】 *Intelligent OCR text recognition, the mobile phone takes paper documents, and instantly generates high-definition text; *The text recognition in the picture can be exported as Text text that can be edited, copied, saved or shared. *Support handwritten text recognition, also supports printed text recognition 【Photo Translation】 *It can directly translate the text in the picture, and can recognize and translate Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and other languages. 【Form Recognition】 *Support table recognition, easily convert the table on the picture to Excel, and have a powerful table conversion ability. 【ID scanning】 *ID card scanning: supports scanning of a variety of documents, can perfectly identify ID cards, bank cards, business licenses, passports, driver's licenses, driving licenses, etc., scan security encryption, no need to worry about privacy leakage; *More function support: business card recognition, receipt recognition, travel reimbursement artifact. ======================================= 【Automatic renewal terms】 There are three subscription options for premium accounts: Weekly Member: $ 9.99/week Quarterly membership: $ 19.99 Yearly Member: $ 29.99 ●Privacy Policy: http://static.rhinoxskw.com/html/privacy/scan_en.html?appName=Text Scanner ●Membership payment agreement: https://static.rhinoxskw.com/html/paymentagreement/general_en.html

About

CameraScan

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily capture documents, recognize text, convert formats like PDF to Word, and manage your files efficiently for work, study, or daily life.

Highlights
  • Mobile document scanning
  • High-precision OCR text recognition
  • PDF and Word format conversion
  • ID card scanning
  • Smart enhancement technology
  • Electronic watermark
Features
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MiGuo Scan King, turning your phone into an instant scanner. It supports document scanning, text and image recognition, ID scanning, PDF to Word, Word to PDF, image to PDF, and other document format conversions. Not only can it scan with high quality, generating clear JPG and PDF scans with a single click, but it can also instantly convert lengthy text in images into editable text, recognizing multiple languages. Intelligent document management addresses a variety of scenarios, making work, study, and life more efficient. ------Usage Scenarios------ Work Scenario: An office essential! Scan paper documents to instantly transform them into electronic versions, and even convert formats, boosting office efficiency by 10 times! Daily Life Scenario: Scan IDs and documents, eliminating the wait time at printing shops; scan shopping receipts for convenient record-keeping. Learning Scenario: In just a few seconds, you can scan text on paper, class notes, teacher presentations (PPT), and blackboard writings, converting them into PDFs, documents, with powerful functionality on your phone. ------Key Features------ 【Mobile Scanner】 Universal Scanning: Capture paper documents, invoices, contracts, notes, business cards, books, drawings, and various document types quickly through photo recognition. Turn your phone into an instant scanner, saving time and effort. Smart Enhancement Technology: Intelligent removal of cluttered backgrounds and adjustment of image parameters to ensure that the generated scanned documents achieve high quality, clarity, and visibility in both details and overall appearance. 【Image-to-Text Tool】 High-precision OCR Text Recognition: Whether it's image text, documents, certificates, or handwritten content, accurate reproduction and extraction of text from images can be achieved. Support for exporting in various formats: Through text recognition, scanned text content can be exported in formats such as Word. 【Document Scanning】 A4 Proportion Restoration: Scanned documents directly conform to the standard proportions of A4 paper, generating scans in proportion with a single click without additional adjustments. Smart Boundary Detection: Automatically recognize the edges of IDs, accurately capturing the contours of documents to ensure scans are not affected by unnecessary blank areas. Support for Various Types of IDs: Whether it's an ID card, driver's license, student ID, or other common IDs, templates are not a concern. 【Multi-Format Conversion】 PDF Format Conversion: Convert between PDF, Word, and image documents, enabling one-click sharing or downloading. Maintain the original layout of documents to achieve accurate page reproduction. Electronic Watermark: Freely add an electronic anti-theft watermark with one click to ensure document security and protect information. ==== Auto-Renewal Membership Statement ==== 【Membership Benefits】Document scanning, ID scanning, OCR text recognition, format conversion. 【Subscription Price】Subject to iAP application information. 【Payment】Upon user confirmation of purchase and payment, it will be recorded in the iTunes account. 【Renewal】Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 【Cancel Renewal】If you wish to cancel the renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. 【Free Trial】Renewal or cancellation of renewal during the free trial period will not revoke the user's right to a free trial. Users can use the trial until the trial period ends. ==== Relevant Agreements ==== User Service Agreement: https://megofun.cn/download/agreement/ios/MgScan-servicepolicy.html Privacy Policy Address: https://megofun.cn/download/agreement/ios/MgScan-privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Text Scanner:Photo to PDF4 screens
CameraScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CameraScan at 5.0 against Text Scanner:Photo to PDF's 4.5. CameraScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Text Scanner:Photo to PDF's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text Scanner:Photo to PDF sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CameraScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Scanner:Photo to PDF has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Scanner:Photo to PDF ships an update every 2 months, CameraScan fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Text Scanner:Photo to PDF versus CameraScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Scanner:Photo to PDFCameraScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣 朱Shenzhen Miguo Qudong Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Text Scanner:Photo to PDF

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CameraScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Text Scanner:Photo to PDF

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Membership Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Membership7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Member$4.997 Days
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  • 讯飞3 Days trial$18.991 Year
  • 手机扫描王年会员$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • 18元每日送20次$2.99
  • 10 T-card$3.99
  • 68元高级VIP$9.99
Show 5 more
  • 30 T-card$12.99
  • 50 T-card$19.99
  • Permanent VIP$24.99
  • 100 T-card$39.99
  • Lifetime VIP$49.99
6 purchases

CameraScan

Subscriptions4
  • WEEKLY ACCESS$9.907 Days
  • Subscribe Monthly$18.001 Month
  • QUARTERLY ACCESS$39.903 Months
Show 1 more
  • YEARLY ACCESS$69.901 Year
One-time2
  • Month$25.00
  • Subscribe Yearly$99.00

Questions

Is Text Scanner:Photo to PDF free?
Text Scanner:Photo to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CameraScan free?
CameraScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Scanner:Photo to PDF or CameraScan?
CameraScan is rated higher. Text Scanner:Photo to PDF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CameraScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Text Scanner:Photo to PDF or CameraScan have ads?
Text Scanner:Photo to PDF shows ads; CameraScan does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Scanner:Photo to PDF or CameraScan?
Text Scanner:Photo to PDF ships an update every 2 months, and CameraScan fortnightly. Most recently, Text Scanner:Photo to PDF was updated on October 13, 2026 and CameraScan on October 13, 2026.

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