# PDF Text Scanner [OCR] vs Text Extractor

The clearest difference is rating: Text Extractor at 4.3 against PDF Text Scanner [OCR]'s 1.0. Text Extractor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). PDF Text Scanner [OCR]'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Text Scanner [OCR] sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Text Extractor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Extractor has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PDF Text Scanner [OCR]'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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Text Scanner [OCR] | Text Extractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-text-scanner-ocr-lens/id1540560703/reviews) | **[4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extractor-image-to-text/id1628754598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Shahid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503451689) | [palmmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370245851) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Text Scanner [OCR]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-text-scanner-ocr-lens/id1540560703)

Transform your phone into a high-accuracy text scanner. Extract text from images and PDFs, convert handwriting, and perform actions directly from recognized content. Supports over 60 languages and offers text-to-speech functionality.

**Highlights:** Scan PDFs and images, Real-time camera scanning, Intelligent area selection, Copy text to clipboard, Scan history, Smart text recognition for actions, Multi-language support (60+), Handwriting recognition, Text-to-speech

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Text Extractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extractor-image-to-text/id1628754598)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| image to text Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| image to text Season Member | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Image to text Season Member | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Image to text Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Image to text Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Image to text Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Image to text Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Image to text Lifetime Member | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Text Scanner [OCR] free?

PDF Text Scanner [OCR] 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, PDF Text Scanner [OCR] or Text Extractor?

Text Extractor is rated higher. PDF Text Scanner [OCR] averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Text Extractor averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do PDF Text Scanner [OCR] or Text Extractor have ads?

PDF Text Scanner [OCR] shows ads; Text Extractor does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Text Scanner [OCR] or Text Extractor?

PDF Text Scanner [OCR] ships an update every 2 months, and Text Extractor every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Text Scanner [OCR] was updated on October 18, 2026 and Text Extractor on October 24, 2026.

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