Text Scanner vs Menlo AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text Scanner
This app uses OCR technology to extract text from images and documents. It allows for editing, copying, sharing, and exporting scans as images or PDFs. All scans are stored and automatically sorted in one place, with iCloud syncing available.
- OCR text recognition
- Scan documents and images
- Edit and crop scans
- Copy and share text
- Export as image or PDF
- iCloud syncing
- Offline functionality
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Text Scanner uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to recognize text in documents and images. Features of Text Scanner: - Scan documents with a click - iCloud syncing across all your devices - Auto page-detection while scanning - Extract text from documents and images - Edit your scan the way you like - crop, filter, and rotation features - Copy and share the extracted text - Export your scans as images or PDF - Store all scans in one place - Automatically sorted scans - Scan using your camera or import from photo library - No internet required - No ads Experience the full power of Text Scanner with Text Scanner Pro, an auto-renewing subscription or a lifetime purchase that unlocks all the features in the app, including unlimited saved scans and upgraded limit of 24 scans per request, with all scans seamlessly saved and synced across your devices using iCloud. Payment will be charged to the account associated with your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription anytime by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://voicestudio.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-184946b1eaa6807ba92dd95a4eea5f4f
Menlo AI
This AI assistant enhances in-person meetings by automatically taking notes, identifying action items, and scheduling follow-ups. It prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on the device or in personal iCloud accounts. The app offers seamless calendar integration and quick sharing of meeting summaries.
- Private AI note-taking for in-person meetings
- Automatic action item detection with reminders
- Calendar integration and meeting reminders
- Secure data storage on device or iCloud
- Quick sharing of meeting summaries
- Automatic event detection
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Menlo AI: The ultimate AI assistant for in-person / offline meetings now support Arabic language. 100% Private & Secure – Menlo AI keeps all data on your phone or in your personal iCloud account. Transform the way you meet with Menlo AI, your intelligent meeting assistant. Powered by cutting-edge AI, Menlo AI takes care of note-taking, action items, scheduling, and follow-ups—so you can focus on what truly matters. Try it on your next in-person meeting. Whether you’re collaborating with a team or working solo, Menlo AI ensures every meeting is productive and hassle-free. Simply integrate your calendar, join your meetings, and let Menlo do the rest. Key Features: 1. The first fully private AI note-taker for in-person meetings. Your data stays secure—on your phone or iCloud. We don't have cloud storage. 2. Home Screen: A beautifully designed Home Screen that gives you a glimpse of upcoming meetings and quick overviews of completed ones. No meetings? Enjoy your day! 3. Taking Notes: We love meeting people in person—whether at coffee shops, offices, or even while commuting. Menlo is designed to automatically detect your meeting environment and optimize the quality of your summary. It silently captures notes, even when your phone is locked. 4. Capture What Matters Most : - Main discussion points - Key decisions - Action Items with Reminders - Events with Reminders 5. Calendar Integration : Seamlessly sync with your favourite calendars and receive reminders to start taking notes for your meetings. 6. Action Items : Menlo automatically captures action items and calculates the best time to remind you. View all your tasks seamlessly in the Action View screen. 7. Events : Automatically detect event time, date and location based on the context discussed during the meeting. 8. Share Summaries : Share meeting notes and tasks with your team instantly. No more spending hours sharing meeting summaries. 9. Quick Overview : Every meeting generates a concise summary, displayed right on the Home Screen for easy access. 10. Secure & Private : Your data is stored on your device or your iCloud. Elevate your in-person meeting experience with Menlo AI—the app that helps you work smarter, not harder. Download now and make every meeting better! Terms of Service : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://www.menloai.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Menlo AI at every 5 days against Text Scanner's every 6 months. Text Scanner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (38 vs 8). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Text Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Menlo AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Text Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 8 respectively.
Text Scanner ships an update every 6 months, Menlo AI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Scanner | Menlo AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (38 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Anant Patni | Rohildev Nattukallingal |
Customer experience
Text Scanner
Menlo AI
In-app purchases
Text Scanner
- Text Scanner Pro$2.991 Month
- Text Scanner Pro$19.991 Year
- Text Scanner Pro$49.99
Menlo AI
- Menlo AI Pro$7.991 Month
- Menlo AI Pro1 Year trial$99.991 Year







