Comparison

QuickScan vs PDF to Text Extractor

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

Head to head
About

QuickScan

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
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The app is 100% FREE, with NO ads and NO data collection. Donations are possible to support the project. QuickScan is the easiest & quickest yet super-powerful scanner on iOS. Main features: ### iOS integration ### • QuickScan has been designed specifically for iOS & iPadOS for seamless integration and an exceptional user experience. ### Scan & import ### • Scan with your camera (automatic document detection & automatic angle correction) • Import existing images • Import existing PDF files • Organize your documents in folders ### OCR (text recognition) ### • Professional-quality OCR on images and existing PDFs • Make documents searchable with text integrated into PDFs (search, select, copy, paste) • Automatic language detection and dictionary matching for highly accurate results ### SIGN ### • Add signatures to your documents • Create signatures with your finger, Apple Pencil, or import existing signatures • Adjust size and color for a polished look ### Automate ### • Automatic document/file naming with patterns (e.g., document date, title, issuer, time, text, counter) • 'Export Favorites': Automatically export to preconfigured locations (cloud, email, etc.) with custom settings (color, black & white, filename, format) • 'Export Groups': Export to multiple locations simultaneously by grouping Export Favorites • Automatic deletion of documents after successful export • iOS Home screen & Lock screen Widgets & Control Center controls. Associate an Export Favorite to the widget for instant export to that favorite after the scan started by tapping the widget. • Place document automatically in the configured folder when the scan is started from a Widget/Shortcut associated to an Export Favorite • Siri Shortcuts compatible • Launch scan directly from the home screen with a long press on the app icon (or using a widget) ### Export ### • Export in PDF with the recognized text integrated (very advanced feature). This allows to search/copy & paste into the generated PDF. • Export recognized text as a .txt file • Export as images with optional filters (grayscale, black & white) • Save to cloud services with Favorites (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, WebDAV, paperless-ngx, pCloud, NAS, SMB, NextCloud, and more) • Export anywhere (to Files, to any Drive, E-mail, message, Airdrop, …), or to the cloud • Apply image filters (grayscale, black & white), crop, rotate images • Easily adjust output file size and quality with real-time size estimation • ... and much more, there are really many useful features Everything is processed on your device: No internet connection required and ZERO data collection. There’s no quicker, easier way to scan, OCR, and manage documents beautifully SUPPORTED LANGUAGES FOR OCR: • ENGLISH • GERMAN • FRENCH • SPANISH • ITALIAN • PORTUGUESE • CHINESE • KOREAN • JAPANESE • UKRAINIAN • RUSSIAN • VIETNAMESE • THAI • ARABIC • ARABIC NAJDI • Danish • Swedish • Dutch • Norwegian • Norwegian Nynorsk • Norwegian Bokmål • Czech • Polish • Romanian • Turkish • Indonesian • Malay • Other languages are supported but do not benefit from the enhanced accuracy provided by language dictionaries I hope you’ll save a lot of time thanks to the efficiency of QuickScan! Your privacy matters: everything happens locally, on your device! This app does not use any server. No personal data is collected. QuickScan is 100% free to use (no ads, does not sell your data). In-app purchases are optional donations to help me support development and bring future updates. They do not restrict the app's functionality. --------- The privacy policy and terms of use can be found here: https://quickscanapp.com/privacy.html

About

PDF to Text Extractor

Effortlessly convert PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files into editable text. This tool uses advanced OCR technology for fast and accurate extraction, supporting batch processing and offline use. It offers a clean interface and localization for global accessibility.

Highlights
  • Extract text from PDF, Word, PPTX, XLSX
  • Advanced OCR technology
  • Batch processing for multiple files
  • Offline document conversion
  • Retains layout and formatting
  • Multi-language interface
Features
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Unlock Text from Any Document—Fast, Accurate, and Offline Discover PDF to Text Extractor, your all-in-one tool for converting documents into clean, editable text—instantly and with precision. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone handling multiple document types. Hero Feature – PDF to Text Rapidly extract text from PDFs with advanced OCR technology. Get clean, editable results in seconds—retain layout and formatting for easy editing and sharing. All-in-One File Conversion Convert Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), Excel (XLSX), and PDF files to text. Batch processing support for all file types—convert multiple documents at once to save time. Localization Support App interface is now available in multiple languages, making document conversion accessible worldwide. Enjoy a fully localized experience tailored to your preferred language. Works Anywhere, Offline Convert documents anytime, anywhere with offline support—no internet required. Ideal for remote work, travel, or low-connectivity environments. Clean, Intuitive Interface Sleek and user-friendly design makes document conversion effortless. Just select your files, tap extract text, and get text instantly. Why Choose PDF to Text Extractor? Fast, accurate, and reliable text extraction for all document types. Supports PDF, Word, PPTX, XLSX with batch processing for efficiency. Localization and offline support make it accessible worldwide. Upgrade your workflow—download PDF to Text Extractor today and convert documents like a pro!

Screenshots

QuickScan4 screens
PDF to Text Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QuickScan at none against PDF to Text Extractor's shown. QuickScan also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 2). PDF to Text Extractor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF to Text Extractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for QuickScan against 5.0 for PDF to Text Extractor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF to Text Extractor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuickScan versus PDF to Text Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickScanPDF to Text Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsMuhammad Awais Younas

Bugs and requests

QuickScan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when exporting JPG files
  • Issues with WebDAV integration

Requested features

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

PDF to Text Extractor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

QuickScan

Subscriptions5
  • Donation: 1 good coffee$4.991 Month
  • Donation: 1 good lunch$12.996 Months
  • Donation: 1 book for my kids$19.991 Year
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  • Donation: 1 book for my kids3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Donation:1 healthy family meal$29.991 Year
One-time16
  • Donation: One good coffee2 variants$4.99
  • 1 Small Thank You2 variants$5.99
  • 1 Medium Thank You$9.99
Show 13 more
  • Tip: One good sandwich$14.99
  • Donation: One book for my kids$15.99
  • 1 Big Thank You$19.99
  • Donation: One good lunch$19.99
  • Donation:1 healthy family meal$24.99
  • Donation: One book for my kids$24.99
  • Donation: 6 Years Anniversary$34.99
  • Donation:1 healthy family meal$49.99
  • Donation: 1 toy for my kids$49.99
  • Donation: One toy for my kids$59.99
  • Donation: 1 day off w/ family$89.99
  • Donation: Real app value$99.99
  • Donation: Real app value$139.99
3 purchases

PDF to Text Extractor

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Week$2.997 Days
  • Premium Month$7.991 Month
  • Premium Year$44.991 Year

Questions

Is QuickScan free?
QuickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF to Text Extractor free?
PDF to Text Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuickScan or PDF to Text Extractor?
PDF to Text Extractor is rated higher. QuickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while PDF to Text Extractor averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QuickScan or PDF to Text Extractor have ads?
PDF to Text Extractor shows ads; QuickScan does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickScan or PDF to Text Extractor?
QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF to Text Extractor every 5 months. Most recently, QuickScan was updated on October 28, 2026 and PDF to Text Extractor on October 27, 2026.

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