# TextScanner vs Authara

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TextScanner at 11.0 against Authara's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextScanner | Authara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textscanner-scan-text/id1483203687/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ELSNER TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097700858) | [Robert Swanigan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888584116) |

## What reviewers say

### TextScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textscanner-scan-text/id1483203687)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authara/id6761276943)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextScanner free?

TextScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authara free?

Authara is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TextScanner or Authara have ads?

Neither TextScanner nor Authara shows ads.

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