Comparison

Document Scanner & OCR vs xEngine for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Document Scanner & OCR

Features
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If you are looking for a simpler solution to scan your important documents or a document reader that can read text from an image and convert it into a pdf file, then Document Scanner and Text Reader (OCR) is the best application you need to install in your phone. The app is embedded with viable features that excellent to scan your documents and scan text from images. The application provides the following two main features: DOCUMENT SCANNER The document scanner feature contains all the necessary functions you need in order to scan your documents. You can scan documents and receipts on the go using the Document Scanner feature and also, it gives you option to crop, adjust, rotate, and apply some filters in order to make your scanner document look perfect. To use the Document Scanner feature, do as following: 1- Tap on the “Scan” button 2- The app will open the camera scanner 3- Simply scan the documents according to your requirements 4- After scan, you can crop, rotate, and apply filters to your scanned document 5- Once all the settings are done, save the image and the scanner will save the document in your smartphone Text Scanner (OCR) Another excellent feature of the app is the OCR Text Reader Scanner. By directly taking the photo of any text, the text reader will automatically detect the photo from image and save it in your phone as pdf. This will help you to convert paper documents text into editable text and pdf file. To use the TEXT Reader feature of the app: - Navigate to OCR feature in the bar - The OCR Camera will open - Now put your document in front of the OCR Text Reader, it will auto detect the text from the document. - Once done, use the SAVE button to save the text. So install this document and Text Scanner (OCR) app in your device and scan all your important documents on the go.

About

xEngine for Safari

This utility app allows users to customize their default search engine within Safari. It supports a wide variety of popular and AI-powered search engines, and enables users to add their own custom options while prioritizing privacy through local processing.

Highlights
  • Customize Safari's default search engine
  • Support for popular search engines
  • Add custom AI search engines
  • Local data processing for privacy
  • Manage your own search engines
Features
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xEngine — Customize Your Safari's Default Search Engine Tired of Safari's limited search options? xEngine gives you control. Switch between a wide range of search engines — or add your own, including AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Duck.ai. Privacy is a top priority: xEngine requests only the permissions it needs. On iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14 and later, it requires permission to view browsing history to function properly within Safari, but it only accesses the current session's URL to identify the search engine. All processing is done locally, and your personal information never leaves your device, ensuring your privacy is fully protected. Key Features: - Choose from popular engines like Brave, Yandex, Startpage, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Duck.ai, and more - Add and manage your own custom search engines - Local processing only — xEngine never collects your data Simple. Private. Yours. Download xEngine and search the web your way.

Screenshots

Document Scanner & OCR4 screens
xEngine for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Document Scanner & OCR at Free against xEngine for Safari's $1.99. Document Scanner & OCR also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Document Scanner & OCR is free to download; xEngine for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Document Scanner & OCR versus xEngine for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument Scanner & OCRxEngine for Safari
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—3.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMudassar Ahmed磊 汪

In-app purchases

None

Document Scanner & OCR

No in-app purchases

None

xEngine for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Document Scanner & OCR free?
Document Scanner & OCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xEngine for Safari free?
xEngine for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Document Scanner & OCR or xEngine for Safari have ads?
Neither Document Scanner & OCR nor xEngine for Safari shows ads.

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