Comparison

Text Scanner & Image to Text vs Text Extractor

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

Head to head
About

Text Scanner & Image to Text

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
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If you want to extract text from photos pictures and images then look no further. Text Scanner OCR helps you capture text from images so you don't have to type again. You can easily copy text from images. The algorithm uses a neural network on top of traditional OCR technology to achieve best accuracy. Features: ● Extract texts / words from images ● Import images from Photo Library or Camera ● Organise your scans into folders ● Copy text to clipboard ● OCR with AI algorithms ● Share the scanned text and image with anyone ● Translate text into other languages ● Read text out loud ● Edit text in the app ● Name your scans so you'll know what they are about ● iCloud syncing across your devices ----------------------------------- If you choose to purchase Text Scanner Pro, you can subscribe or pay a one-time fee. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Current Text Scanner Pro subscription price starts at $3.99 USD/month, and one-month and 12-month packages are available. Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase Text Scanner Pro, you can simply continue using Text Scanner for free. Terms and Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/idlobapps-text-scanner/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/idlobapps-text-scanner/privacy-policy

About

Text Extractor

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
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Text Extractor is an OCR text recognition software that integrates functions such as text scanning to text, image to Word, image to Excel, handwriting recognition, document restoration, and more. The recognized text can be saved and shared in formats such as text, Word, Excel, etc., and can be synchronized across multiple devices like mobile phones, tablets, and computers. ------Key Features------ -Text Recognition: Easily recognize text in images or scanned documents and convert it into editable documents. -Image to Word: Convert images into Word documents, accurately preserving formatting and content. -Image to Excel: Convert images into editable Excel spreadsheets. Handwriting Recognition: Convert handwritten fonts into editable Word documents. -Batch Recognition: In addition to single-image recognition, it also supports batch recognition to improve efficiency. -Multi-Language Support: Supports multiple languages including Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Spanish, and more. -Document Scanning: Capture documents, intelligently remove cluttered backgrounds, and generate high-definition JPEG and PDF documents for saving and sharing. -File Management: Create folders, categorize, search by tags, cloud storage, and share and view across multiple devices. ------Subscription Details------ Payment: User confirms the purchase and makes payment, which is charged to the iTunes account. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the expiration, extending the subscription period upon successful payment. Canceling Service: You can cancel automatic subscription services by going to "Settings" on your Apple phone, entering "iTunes Store & App Store," clicking on "Apple ID," selecting "View Apple ID," entering the "Account Settings" page, and clicking on "Subscriptions." To avoid charges, cancel 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wztqyinsiios.html User Terms: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wztqyonghuiios.html

Screenshots

Text Scanner & Image to Text4 screens
Text Extractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text Scanner & Image to Text at 4.6 against Text Extractor's 4.3. Text Scanner & Image to Text also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (264 vs 32). Text Extractor's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Text Scanner & Image to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Text Scanner & Image to Text's written reviews are positive against 71% of Text Extractor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Scanner & Image to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, Text Extractor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Text Scanner & Image to Text versus Text Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Scanner & Image to TextText Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (264 ratings) — better4.3 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings264 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoldizsar Tompepalmmob

Customer experience

Text Scanner & Image to Text

All ratings259 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.6%

Text Extractor

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Text Scanner & Image to Text

Subscriptions2
  • Text Scanner Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Text Scanner Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Text Scanner Pro Lifetime$39.99
8 purchases

Text Extractor

Subscriptions7
  • image to text Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • image to text Season Member$9.993 Months
  • Image to text Season Member$9.996 Months
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  • Image to text Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
  • Image to text Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Image to text Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Image to text Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Image to text Lifetime Member$29.99

Questions

Is Text Scanner & Image to Text free?
Text Scanner & Image to Text 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, Text Scanner & Image to Text or Text Extractor?
Text Scanner & Image to Text is rated higher. Text Scanner & Image to Text averages 4.6 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Text Extractor averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.
Do Text Scanner & Image to Text or Text Extractor have ads?
Neither Text Scanner & Image to Text nor Text Extractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Scanner & Image to Text or Text Extractor?
Text Scanner & Image to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text Extractor every 2 months. Most recently, Text Scanner & Image to Text was updated on November 7, 2026 and Text Extractor on November 3, 2026.

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