Comparison

Text Scanner vs Mind Exporter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Mind Exporter

Features
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Mind Exporter turns mind maps and outlines into files you can read, share, and keep in Files. Import XMind, FreeMind, OPML, and Markdown outlines. Review your import history, choose an export format, and keep every exported file organized in the Files app. Export to TXT, Markdown, Word, or Excel. When exporting to Excel, each map becomes its own worksheet and every topic is placed in the column that matches its hierarchy level. Your source files, import records, and exports stay in the app's Files folder for easy access.

Screenshots

Text Scanner4 screens
Mind Exporter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind Exporter at none against Text Scanner's 3. Mind Exporter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mind Exporter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Scanner ships an update every 6 months, Mind Exporter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Text Scanner versus Mind Exporter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText ScannerMind Exporter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnant PatniJiangsu Mingbin Jingzhi Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Text Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Text Scanner Pro$2.991 Month
  • Text Scanner Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Text Scanner Pro$49.99
None

Mind Exporter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Scanner free?
Text Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Exporter free?
Mind Exporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Scanner or Mind Exporter have ads?
Neither Text Scanner nor Mind Exporter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Scanner or Mind Exporter?
Text Scanner ships an update every 6 months, and Mind Exporter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mind Exporter on October 28, 2026.

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