Comparison

TextScanner vs i Scanner

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

Head to head
About

TextScanner

This utility app uses your device's camera or gallery to extract text from images with high accuracy. You can then edit the recognized text or copy it directly to your clipboard for easy use.

Highlights
  • Capture photos from camera
  • Upload images from gallery
  • Edit recognized text
  • Copy text to clipboard
  • High accuracy text recognition
Features
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Text Scanner application recognise text from image with upto 90% of accuracy. Features: - Capture photos from camera or upload from gallery. - Edit captured text. - Copy captured/edited text to clipboard. How to use: - Tilt your device to landscape left and capture image to get accurate results. - Upload image from gallery. - Tap on edit button to make changes to captured text. - Tap on copy button to use text in clipboard.

About

i Scanner

Features
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Hello everyone, Scancom is a smartphone scanner that integrates file scanning, picture to text, text extraction, text translation, electronic signature, and generating quotations. Intelligent boundary recognition generates high-definition scans, and can also edit, extract text, and convert them into files for sending. The integrated WIFI transmission function makes it easier for you to transfer private data. [Mobile scanner] Is it time-consuming and laborious to convert paper documents into electronic documents? Use me! [Picture to Text] Want to extract the copywriting in the picture, not like a sub-editor? Use me! [Document Manager] The documents are messy, and you can't find the file at the critical moment? Use me! [Certificate Scan] The production of certificate scans is time-consuming, labor-consuming and unprofessional? Use me! [Price List] Is it time-consuming and professional to make quotations? Use me! [ Security and Protection] Important documents, worried that the data will be seen by others? Use me! [WIFI transmission] Does computer and mobile phone file transfer prevent being intercepted? Use me! Use me to solve the difficulties in your life and improve your efficiency! ===================== Note: • All data of this software is stored locally in the application. Please back up your data before deleting the software to prevent your loss! ===================== Contact us If you have any questions or suggestions or comments, please send an email to: zerozhou10086@gmail.com. We will try to do better! ===================== I scan member subscription - Join i-scan membership, enjoy more powerful functions, remove the number of folders, albums, files, imported pictures, enjoy various security protection measures, unlimited WIFI transmission, picture-to-text, text translation, electronic signature and other advanced functions; in addition, the membership version is pure and ad-free. - The subscription fee for dark members is charged on a monthly or annual basis according to different plans. If necessary, we also provide one-time paid services in addition to the existing subscription plan. - Subscription payment will be charged by the iTunes account when the purchase is confirmed. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless the automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will charge a renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current period and determine the renewal fee. - Users can manage subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in iTunes account settings after purchase. - Terms of Use https://anonymous-monk.github.io/iscanAgreement.html - Privacy Policy https://anonymous-monk.github.io/iscanPolicy.html

Screenshots

TextScanner4 screens
i Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextScanner at none against i Scanner's 3. TextScanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. i Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TextScanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextScanner ships an update every 2 weeks, i Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TextScanner versus i Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextScanneri Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELSNER TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED北京飞鹰软航科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

TextScanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

i Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • 黄金会员-连续包月$0.991 Month
  • 黄金会员-连续包季$0.993 Months
  • 黄金会员-连续包年$3.991 Year

Questions

Is TextScanner free?
TextScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is i Scanner free?
i Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TextScanner or i Scanner have ads?
i Scanner shows ads; TextScanner does not.
Which is updated more often, TextScanner or i Scanner?
TextScanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and i Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, TextScanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and i Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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