# QuickScan vs Text Extractor

The clearest difference is rating: QuickScan at 4.9 against Text Extractor's 4.3. QuickScan also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 71%) and ratings volume (4K vs 31). Text Extractor's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Text Extractor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of QuickScan's written reviews are positive against 71% of Text Extractor's.

QuickScan ships an update fortnightly, Text Extractor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickScan | Text Extractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extractor-image-to-text/id1628754598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **98.1% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) | [palmmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370245851) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


### Text Extractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extractor-image-to-text/id1628754598)

This tool uses OCR technology to extract text from images and scanned documents. It can convert images to editable Word or Excel files, recognize handwriting, and supports batch processing and multiple languages. Files can be managed, stored, and shared across devices.

**Highlights:** Text recognition from images, Image to Word/Excel conversion, Handwriting recognition, Batch processing, Multi-language support, Document scanning and restoration, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| image to text Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| image to text Season Member | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Image to text Season Member | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Image to text Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Image to text Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Image to text Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Image to text Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Image to text Lifetime Member | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickScan free?

QuickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Extractor free?

Text Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickScan or Text Extractor?

QuickScan is rated higher. QuickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Text Extractor averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do QuickScan or Text Extractor have ads?

Neither QuickScan nor Text Extractor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickScan or Text Extractor?

QuickScan ships an update fortnightly, and Text Extractor every 2 months. Most recently, QuickScan was updated on September 26, 2026 and Text Extractor on August 18, 2026.

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