Comparison

Text Scanner & Image to Text vs Copy Text On Screen

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

Copy Text On Screen

Extract text from any image or screen capture with powerful OCR technology. Translate recognized text into over 100 languages instantly. All processing is done locally on your device for maximum privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Extract text from images and screenshots
  • Multilingual translation up to 100+ languages
  • Supports Shortcuts for quick access
  • Simultaneous scanning of up to 9 images
  • Local on-device processing for privacy
  • OCR support for multiple languages
Read full description

Copy Text On Screen: Unlock Text from Images Effortlessly Powerful OCR Technology at Your Fingertips: - Copy Text On Screen is the ultimate OCR tool designed exclusively for your iPhone. This powerful app allows you to effortlessly extract text from any image or screen capture, bypassing limitations of non-selectable and non-editable text. Whether it's a photo, a document, or an unselectable quote on a website, our app makes text extraction simple and efficient. Support for Shortcuts - Integrate with Shortcuts to add widgets on your home screen or in the Control Center for quicker text extraction. Effortless Multilingual Translation: - Go beyond mere text scanning. Translate recognized text into over 100 languages instantly. Our app seamlessly integrates with Google and DeepL translation services, facilitating global communication like never before. It’s perfect for travelers, students, and professionals handling international documents. Privacy First Commitment: - We prioritize your privacy. Copy Text On Screen ensures all processing is done locally on your device. No data is sent to servers, ensuring your information stays private and secure. More Features: - Simultaneously scan and recognize text from up to 9 images. - Easily extract text from any application by sharing a screenshot directly to our app. - Supports optical character recognition in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Traditional and Simplified Chinese. - Running iOS 16: All the above languages plus Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian, and Russian. - Running iOS 17: All the above languages plus Thai and Vietnamese. - Running iOS 18: All the above languages plus Arabic. - Running iOS 14: Only English language supported. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renewal at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/bb2014abc512439f8172d18af84b5c95 • Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/3463ddd4a2c5478b96ac5f6290ee6d5f

Screenshots

Text Scanner & Image to Text4 screens
Copy Text On Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Copy Text On Screen at 5.0 against Text Scanner & Image to Text's 4.6. Text Scanner & Image to Text's advantage is ratings volume (264 vs 4) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, 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 Copy Text On Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Copy Text On Screen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Scanner & Image to Text has 264 ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of Copy Text On Screen'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, Copy Text On Screen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text Scanner & Image to Text versus Copy Text On Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Scanner & Image to TextCopy Text On Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (264 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings264 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoldizsar Tompe满 李

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%

Copy Text On Screen

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
2 purchases

Copy Text On Screen

Subscriptions1
  • Upgrade to Pro - Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro - Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Text Scanner & Image to Text free?
Text Scanner & Image to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Copy Text On Screen free?
Copy Text On Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Scanner & Image to Text or Copy Text On Screen?
Copy Text On Screen is rated higher. Text Scanner & Image to Text averages 4.6 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Copy Text On Screen averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Text Scanner & Image to Text or Copy Text On Screen have ads?
Neither Text Scanner & Image to Text nor Copy Text On Screen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Scanner & Image to Text or Copy Text On Screen?
Text Scanner & Image to Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and Copy Text On Screen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text Scanner & Image to Text was updated on November 7, 2026 and Copy Text On Screen on November 4, 2026.

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