# Camera vs Text Scanner & Image to Text

The clearest difference is update cadence: Camera at every 4 days against Text Scanner & Image to Text's every 3 weeks. Camera also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Text Scanner & Image to Text's advantage is ratings volume (264 vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Text Scanner & Image to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Scanner & Image to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Scanner & Image to Text has 264 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Camera ships an update every 4 days, Text Scanner & Image to Text every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera | Text Scanner & Image to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-note-and-translate/id1515022648/reviews) | **[4.6 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-and-image-to-text/id1536347164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Mitek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278850881) | [Boldizsar Tompe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512637355) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-note-and-translate/id1515022648)

Capture text from images and translate it instantly. Make calls, visit websites, or send notes directly from recognized text. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced translation features.

**Highlights:** Capture text from camera images, Translate recognized text, Directly call phone numbers, Visit recognized web pages, Send notes from captured text, Premium translation subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translations Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


### Text Scanner & Image to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-and-image-to-text/id1536347164)

Effortlessly extract text from photos and images using advanced AI-powered OCR technology. Save time by copying text directly from pictures, organizing your scans, and even translating or having text read aloud. Ideal for quickly digitizing information without manual typing.

**Highlights:** Extract text from images, Import from photo library or camera, Organize scans into folders, Copy text to clipboard, AI-powered OCR, Translate text, Read text aloud

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Scanner Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Text Scanner Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Text Scanner Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera free?

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

### Is Text Scanner & Image to Text free?

Text Scanner & Image to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera or Text Scanner & Image to Text?

Text Scanner & Image to Text is rated higher. Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Text Scanner & Image to Text averages 4.6 from 264 ratings.

### Do Camera or Text Scanner & Image to Text have ads?

Neither Camera nor Text Scanner & Image to Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera or Text Scanner & Image to Text?

Camera ships an update every 4 days, and Text Scanner & Image to Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera was updated on November 7, 2026 and Text Scanner & Image to Text on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*