Word Detection vs ReadCount

Word Detection – Instant Text Recognition & Document Search Discover words instantly. From your camera to your documents, Word Detection brings powerful OCR technology into your hands. Real-Time Camera Detection Point your device at any text—books, signs, labels, documents, whiteboards—and instantly see every word highlighted and detected. Perfect for research, language learning, travel, or quick reference lookups. Our advanced Vision framework technology identifies text with remarkable accuracy, even in challenging lighting. Smart Document Scanning Scan multi-page documents directly in your device. Import existing PDFs. Navigate through pages with smooth horizontal paging. Every page is searchable, every word is accessible. Whether you're digitizing paper records, reviewing contracts, or studying textbooks, Word Detection handles complex documents effortlessly. Find on Page Search Search for specific words across your documents with our intuitive find feature. See all matches highlighted instantly with our signature dim-and-highlight overlay—a clean, distraction-free way to locate exactly what you need. Works in live camera mode and scanned documents. Powerful Highlighting & Export Mark important passages with persistent highlighting. Export your annotated documents as PDFs, with all highlights flattened and preserved. Perfect for sharing, archiving, or further analysis. Pro Features -Search multiple words at the same time. -OCR language selection(English, Spanish, French, and German) -Case sensitive & whole word matching -Vibrant color-coded highlight palette -Haptic feedback -Navigate between all matches instantly Use Cases Students: Digitize notes, highlight key concepts, search definitions Researchers: Scan papers, quickly find citations, export annotated PDFs Professionals: Document management, contract review, quick lookups Language Learners: Identify unfamiliar words in real-time Daily Life: Restaurant menus, instructions, product labels, signage Why Word Detection Accurate OCR powered by Apple's Vision framework Lightning-fast performance on device Intuitive, distraction-free interface Pinch-to-zoom for detailed inspection No subscriptions required for core features Privacy-first: processing happens on your device Word Detection transforms how you interact with text. See more. Search smarter. Learn faster.

ReadCount is a simple and focused way to record daily reading. Photograph a reading page to recognize its text and estimate the number of words you have read. You can also dictate a short reflection, making it easy to save each reading session with minimal effort. KEY FEATURES PHOTO-BASED WORD COUNT Take a photo of a reading page and quickly record the estimated word count. VOICE REFLECTIONS Dictate your thoughts, discoveries, and reflections without spending time typing. SHAREABLE READING CARDS Create a clean check-in card after each reading session and share it through the iOS share sheet to your favorite apps. READING CALENDAR View your reading activity in monthly and yearly calendars. See your reading rhythm and consistency at a glance. READING INSIGHTS Review reading sessions, word counts, and trends by week, month, year, or a custom date range. VISIBLE PROGRESS Keep track of total reading volume and use milestones to celebrate a child’s progress. BOOK OVERVIEW See how many books have been read, how often each book was opened, and the total words recorded. Books can be reordered by dragging or sorted using different criteria. BOOK HISTORY Open any book to review its complete reading history. MULTIPLE READER PROFILES Create separate profiles for children or other family members. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No account is required. Reading-page photos, recognized text, books, notes, and statistics are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to the developer’s servers. ReadCount contains no third-party advertising, analytics, or tracking SDKs. Read more. Record less. See every step of your progress.