Comparison

Readable vs DBF Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Readable

This app converts text within images into selectable and readable text. It allows you to extract content from screenshots, save clippings, and adjust text size for comfortable reading. A share-sheet extension streamlines the process of capturing and processing image text.

Highlights
  • Extract text from screenshots and images
  • Save clippings to history
  • Adjust reading size
  • Focused detail view for extracted text
  • Share-sheet integration
Features
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Readable helps you turn difficult-to-read text in images into clear, selectable text. Use Readable to: - Extract text from screenshots and shared images. - Save clippings in a history list for later reading. - Adjust reading size for comfort. - Open extracted text in a clean, focused detail view. Share-sheet workflow: - Install the "Make Readable" extension once. - Share an image or compatible content to Readable. - Readable extracts text and saves a clipping. Subscription: - Readable offers a 3-day free trial, then an auto-renewing monthly subscription. - Subscription supports ongoing maintenance and reliability. - Existing users from earlier versions may be granted a lifetime grandfathered entitlement. Auto-renewable subscription details: - Title: Support Readable (Monthly) - Length: 1 month - Free trial: 3 days (for eligible users) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Account Settings on the App Store. For terms of use see: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DBF Viewer

Features
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DBF Viewer is a database workspace for opening, inspecting, searching, and exporting dBASE DBF tables on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. DBF DATABASE VIEWER Open DBF tables directly on your device along with DBT and FPT memo field files. Inspect table structure, view column types, count total records, and browse data rows. DBASE VIEWER: SEARCH AND EDIT Search across all fields, filter records by query, and edit cell contents directly within the table grid. DBF VIEWER 2000: EXCEL AND CSV EXPORT Export DBF tables to Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) or CSV format with a single tap so you can share or analyze your database data in modern spreadsheet applications. DBF FILE VIEWER: PRIVACY AND LOCAL PROCESSING Your files, database tables, and edits stay strictly on your device. No cloud uploads or accounts are required. Privacy Policy: https://rush.tools/privacy Terms of Use: https://rush.tools/terms

Screenshots

Readable4 screens
DBF Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DBF Viewer at weekly against Readable's every 2 weeks. DBF Viewer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Readable sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and DBF Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readable ships an update every 2 weeks, DBF Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Readable versus DBF Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadableDBF Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREW EADESRush Tools LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Readable

Subscriptions1
  • Support Readable$0.991 Month
2 purchases

DBF Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$6.997 Days
  • Annual Access3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Readable free?
Readable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DBF Viewer free?
DBF Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Readable or DBF Viewer have ads?
Neither Readable nor DBF Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readable or DBF Viewer?
Readable ships an update every 2 weeks, and DBF Viewer weekly. Most recently, Readable was updated on November 3, 2026 and DBF Viewer on November 10, 2026.

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