# Image Text Scanner vs Picture to Text

Image Text Scanner and Picture to Text both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Image Text Scanner's written reviews are positive against 30% of Picture to Text's. Image Text Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Picture to Text's advantage is ratings volume (137 vs 6). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Image Text Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Image Text Scanner against 4.4 for Picture to Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture to Text has 137 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Image Text Scanner's written reviews are positive against 30% of Picture to Text's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Text Scanner | Picture to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-text-scanner/id1517712565/reviews) | **[4.4 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-to-text-ocr-scanner/id6451406772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Internicola](https://appshunter.io/developer/552827370) | [Mind Spark Solution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698089787) |

## What reviewers say

### Image Text Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-text-scanner/id1517712565)

Extracts text from images stored in your photo album or captured directly within the app. This utility tool converts visual text into editable content.

**Highlights:** Reads text from photos, Extracts text from image album, Captures photos for text extraction, Converts images to editable text

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Picture to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-to-text-ocr-scanner/id6451406772)

Convert handwritten notes and text into editable digital text using advanced OCR technology. Easily scan, recognize, and edit your handwriting, then export it in various formats for convenience.

**Highlights:** Handwriting to text conversion, Advanced OCR technology, Handwriting recognition, Multiple language support, Text formatting options, Export to PDF & Text, Editing tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Full Version | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade Full Version | $39.99 | per year |
| Upgrade for Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Text Scanner free?

Image Text Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Picture to Text free?

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

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

Picture to Text is rated higher. Image Text Scanner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Picture to Text averages 4.4 from 137 ratings.

### Do Image Text Scanner or Picture to Text have ads?

Picture to Text shows ads; Image Text Scanner does not.

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