# Live OCR Search Using Camera vs Physics AI

Live OCR Search Using Camera and Physics AI both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Live OCR Search Using Camera's written reviews are positive against 25% of Physics AI's. Live OCR Search Using Camera also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Physics AI's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (287 vs 24). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live OCR Search Using Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Physics AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Live OCR Search Using Camera against 4.5 for Physics AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics AI has 287 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Live OCR Search Using Camera's written reviews are positive against 25% of Physics AI's.

Live OCR Search Using Camera ships an update every 10 months, Physics AI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live OCR Search Using Camera | Physics AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-ocr-search-using-camera/id1540712968/reviews) | **[4.5 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-ai-problem-solver/id6474350204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **287** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Mohsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133941910) | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) |

## What reviewers say

### Live OCR Search Using Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-ocr-search-using-camera/id1540712968)

Instantly extract text from paper documents using your device's camera. Ideal for students and researchers, it allows you to find specific words in handwritten notes or books with a single click. Supports multiple languages and mixed language scanning.

**Highlights:** Visual word scanning, Handwritten text recognition, Multi-language support, Mixed language scanning, One-click word search, Paper and book text extraction

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Physics AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-ai-problem-solver/id6474350204)

This app acts as a physics problem solver, offering step-by-step solutions for various physics questions. Users can upload or photograph problems, including diagrams and handwritten notes, to receive detailed mathematical explanations. It covers a wide range of physics topics for students at all levels.

**Highlights:** Photo upload for physics problems, Step-by-step mathematical solutions, Covers high school to doctoral research, Copy and share solutions, Handles multiple choice, word-based, and diagram problems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Physics AI Weekly Sub | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Physics AI - Yearly Sub | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with physics class
- 👍 Answers most physics questions correctly
- 👍 Useful for passing online classes
- 👍 Can answer many questions easily
- 👍 Helps understand physics concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect answers provided
- 🐛 App shows same question repeatedly
- 🐛 Subscription issues (advertised as free)
- 🐛 Cannot cancel subscription
- 🐛 App keeps loading, doesn't solve

**Reported bugs**

- App shows same question repeatedly
- App not letting user cancel subscription
- App keeps loading instead of solving equations
- App keeps prompting for subscription when advertised as free

**Requested features**

- Ability to talk to AI model for better photo input
- Improvement in AI interaction for photo questions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live OCR Search Using Camera free?

Live OCR Search Using Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Physics AI free?

Physics AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live OCR Search Using Camera or Physics AI?

Physics AI is rated higher. Live OCR Search Using Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Physics AI averages 4.5 from 287 ratings.

### Do Live OCR Search Using Camera or Physics AI have ads?

Both Live OCR Search Using Camera and Physics AI show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live OCR Search Using Camera or Physics AI?

Live OCR Search Using Camera ships an update every 10 months, and Physics AI fortnightly. Most recently, Live OCR Search Using Camera was updated on October 2, 2026 and Physics AI on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*