Snapic vs Washipad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snapic
This app uses optical character recognition to extract text from images. You can capture new photos or select existing ones to convert them into editable text, all processed locally on your device.
- Extract text from images
- Local OCR processing
- Use photos or new captures
- Supports Mac, iPhone, iPad
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Snapic brings unlimited Optical Character Recognition (OCR) running entirely on your device. Take or pick any photo and instantly extract the text from it — no account, no servers, full privacy. Snapic Pro unlocks the full experience: • Unlimited scans & pages • Batch multi-page documents • Every recognition language • Unlimited copy & export • No ads — every scan stays on-device Subscription options: • Snapic Pro Weekly — $3.99 per week • Snapic Pro Yearly — $39.99 per year (includes a 3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.snapic.app/privacy
Washipad
This app provides a digital wall for your thoughts, offering a tactile, paper-like space on your home screen. Quickly capture reminders, photos, and to-do lists with fast dictation and instant access.
- Digital sticky wall for thoughts
- Fast on-device speech transcription
- Home screen widgets for notes
- Photo notes with visual previews
- Private and on-device storage
- Instant app opening
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Washipad is your digital wall for thoughts that stick. Whether you're dictating a quick reminder, snapping a photo of a receipt, or organizing your thoughts, Washipad gives you a tactile, paper-like space right on your home screen. KEY FEATURES: • STICKY WALL: A visual, clutter-free board for all your quick thoughts, reminders, and checklists. • FAST DICTATION: Turn what you say into crisp notes instantly with on-device speech transcription. • HOME SCREEN WIDGETS: Keep your freshest notes and todo reminders always in sight. • PHOTO NOTES: Snap photos straight into notes with instant visual previews. • PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE: Your notes stay on your device, private by default. • LIGHTNING FAST: Opens instantly so you never lose an idea. • WASHIPAD CLOUD (optional subscription): your notes on any computer at app.washipad.com, synced across your devices and backed up to your Washi account. iCloud sync stays free. Perfect for daily reminders, quick thoughts, meeting notes, shopping lists, and visual inspiration. SUBSCRIPTION Washipad Cloud is an optional auto-renewable subscription: US$0.49/month or US$4.99/year (or the equivalent in your local currency, shown before you buy). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account subscription settings. All other Washipad features, including iCloud sync, are free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://washipad.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://washipad.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Washipad at every 3 days against Snapic's every 16 months. Washipad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Snapic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Washipad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Washipad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Snapic ships an update every 16 months, Washipad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snapic | Washipad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RockieStar Inc. | SoriStory |
Customer experience
Snapic
Washipad
In-app purchases
Snapic
- Snapic Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Snapic Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Snapic Pro$9.99
Washipad
- Washipad Cloud (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- Washipad Cloud (Yearly)$4.991 Year









