Comparison

Text Scanner OCR + Translate vs Image to Text

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

Head to head
About

Text Scanner OCR + Translate

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner to extract text from images and documents. Edit, translate, and share your scanned content instantly. Works offline and supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Instant text detection from camera
  • Scan text from local images
  • Offline functioning
  • Multi-language support
  • Language detection and translation
  • Edit and share scanned text
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No need to type in anymore! OCR by Thareja helps you turn your smartphone into an image or document scanner using the OCR technology. Our OCR app cuts down on the amount that needs to be typed and is a great tool to transfer text from physical sources directly to a digital document so you can edit it, share it and store it on your device. So scan, recognise and convert printed documents and images into editable text that can be shared and translated too. Major Features: * Instant and quick detection and extraction of texts from camera. * Get the specific area on the camera image scanned to extract the text. * Scan the text from existing local images from the phone's gallery. * Offline functioning without internet and network connection. * Multi language support for English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian and 21 more languages. * Get the OCR scans organised inside a folder in the device gallery. * Language detection and translation with Google Translate. * Edit the scanned text * Share the scanned text through local sharing apps in devices like WhatsApp, Email, SMS, Airdrop, etc. * Sort the list of scanned images or documents by the latest and oldest record. * Search on the list of scanned images.

About

Image to Text

This app uses OCR technology to extract text from images, photos, and PDF files. It can recognize both printed and handwritten text, supporting over 100 languages. Users can edit, share, and translate the extracted text, with options to scan multiple images and manage history.

Highlights
  • Extract text from images, photos, and screenshots
  • Convert handwritten notes to editable text
  • Extract text from PDF files
  • Scan multiple images simultaneously
  • Translate scanned text into 50+ languages
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Supports over 100 languages
Features
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Turn any photo, PDF, or handwritten note into editable text in seconds. Point your camera, tap scan — our AI-powered OCR does the rest, in 100+ languages. 4.5-star rated by users worldwide WHY IMAGE TO TEXT? • Scan anything — photos, screenshots, documents, books, whiteboards, receipts • Handwriting recognition — convert handwritten notes to clean, editable text • PDF support — extract text from entire PDF files and books • 100+ languages — auto-detected, no setup needed • Instant translation — translate any scan into 50+ languages • Batch scanning — process multiple images at once • Edit, copy, share — your text is ready to use anywhere • Scan history — every scan saved and searchable HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap a photo or import an image or PDF 2. AI extracts the text in seconds — even handwriting 3. Edit, translate, copy, or share it anywhere PERFECT FOR • Students — digitize lecture notes and textbook pages • Professionals — capture documents, contracts, and receipts • Travelers — scan and translate signs, menus, and forms • Anyone tired of retyping what's already written Your scans stay private. No account required to start scanning. Questions or ideas? We read every email — contact us anytime. --------------------------------------------- This app offers multiple in-app subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your iTunes 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 will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://blinixsolutions.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://blinixsolutions.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Text Scanner OCR + Translate4 screens
Image to Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Scanner OCR + Translate at every 3 days against Image to Text's every 4 weeks. Text Scanner OCR + Translate also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Image to Text's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (90% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, 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 OCR + Translate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Image to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Image to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Text Scanner OCR + Translate's written reviews are positive against 90% of Image to Text's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Scanner OCR + Translate ships an update every 3 days, Image to Text every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Text Scanner OCR + Translate versus Image to Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Scanner OCR + TranslateImage to Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.5 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1635 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThareja Inc.Blinix Solutions Private Limited

Customer experience

Text Scanner OCR + Translate

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Image to Text

All ratings35 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Text Scanner OCR + Translate

One-time1
  • OCR By Thareja Lifetime VIP$9.99
3 purchases

Image to Text

Subscriptions3
  • Montly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Discounted Plan$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Text Scanner OCR + Translate free?
Text Scanner OCR + Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image to Text free?
Image to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Scanner OCR + Translate or Image to Text?
Image to Text is rated higher. Text Scanner OCR + Translate averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Image to Text averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.
Do Text Scanner OCR + Translate or Image to Text have ads?
Both Text Scanner OCR + Translate and Image to Text show ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Scanner OCR + Translate or Image to Text?
Text Scanner OCR + Translate ships an update every 3 days, and Image to Text every 4 weeks. Most recently, Text Scanner OCR + Translate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Image to Text on October 24, 2026.

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