Comparison

Scannar vs OCR

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

Head to head
About

Scannar

This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, and can also generate custom QR codes for various information. It also functions as a document and ID scanner, converting scans to PDF and offering OCR text recognition. Your data is kept private and secure on your device.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Document and ID scanning
  • Convert scans to PDF
  • OCR text recognition
  • Offline functionality
  • Private data storage
Features
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Scannar – QR & Barcode Scanner Scannar is the fastest and easiest way to scan QR codes and barcodes on your iPhone. Scan, read, and generate QR codes instantly—anytime, anywhere. QR Code & Barcode Scanner * Scan QR codes instantly with high accuracy * Fast barcode scanner for products and retail items * Detect links, WiFi, contacts, apps, and more * Works offline with lightning-fast performance QR Code Generator Create custom QR codes for: * Website / URL * WiFi access * Contacts (vCard) * Text, Email, SMS * Phone numbers * App Store links Generate and share QR codes in seconds. Document & ID Scanner * Scan documents, receipts, notes, and forms * Scan ID cards like Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving License * Convert scans to high-quality PDF or images * Multi-page PDF creator * OCR text recognition Smart Document Manager * Organize files with folders * Rename and search documents easily * Keep everything and accessible Privacy & Security First * Your data stays on your device * No external server uploads * Secure iCloud backup support * 100% private and safe Why Choose Scanner * Fast and accurate scanning * Clean and easy-to-use interface * QR scanner + generator in one app * Works offline * Secure storage with iCloud Perfect For Students, professionals, business use, shopping, travel, ID storage, and everyday scanning needs. Download Scannar now and simplify your scanning experience.

About

OCR

This app converts images to text, creates PDFs from images, and allows for image compression and resizing. It also converts PDFs to images, offering a comprehensive suite of utility functions for image and document manipulation.

Highlights
  • Extract text from images
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Compress image size
  • Resize images
  • Convert PDF to image
  • Batch image compression
Features
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If you are looking for an image to text converter, pdf converter or you want to compress or resize images, then this app is best for you. PDF Converter uses multithreading to increase conversion speed. Convert multiple images to PDF files in seconds. Photo compression helps you quickly reduce image size or resolution. Optimize your images with the perfect balance of quality and file size. Basic functions of the application * Powerful compression mode * The quality of compressed photos is very good. * Use multiple photo compressors at the same time * Powerful PDF generator mode * Powerful PDF to image extraction mode * Batch image compression * direct release * 90% compressed result * Easily extract text from images. * Easily resize images with aspect ratio or desired height and width With this application you can do the following - You can extract text from images - You can convert images to PDF - You can change the image size - You can compress image size - You can convert PDF to image • Image To Text : Choose image from your photo library, press extract button and you will get text from that image. • Image To PDF : Choose images of which you want to create pdf, press create button and it will convert pdf from that images. • Compress Image : Choose Images you want to compress, Press convert button and we compress those images without upload those images on our server. • Resize Image : Choose image from photo library, Enter your desire width and height, press convert button and image will resize with your desire size. • PDF To Text : Choose PDF from your device, press convert button and you will get images of pdf pages. This is best app which work on offline but you have to purchase premium version to use all functionality of app. Note : Recent Data has been removed as app closed. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION : - Subscribe for unlimited access to all the Premium features. - - Subscription is automatically renewed unless canceled 24 hours before the renewal - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy : https://thummarhetal.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ & Terms of Service: https://thummarhetal.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

Screenshots

Scannar4 screens
OCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scannar at 5.0 against OCR's 1.0. Scannar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). OCR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. OCR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Scannar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scannar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scannar versus OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannarOCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVishalbhai VaghasiyaHetal Thummar

Customer experience

Scannar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OCR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scannar

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OCR

Subscriptions3
  • Get Premium Version One Week$1.997 Days
  • Get Premium Version One Month$5.991 Month
  • Get Premium Version One Year$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scannar free?
Scannar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OCR free?
OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scannar or OCR?
Scannar is rated higher. Scannar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OCR averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Scannar or OCR have ads?
Scannar shows ads; OCR does not.

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