Comparison

Scan2Clipboard vs PDF Text Include

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

Head to head
About

Scan2Clipboard

Effortlessly scan documents and convert images into editable text. Copy recognized text directly to your clipboard for easy pasting and editing across your Apple devices. Share text as a PDF for universal accessibility.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to text
  • Text recognition from images
  • Copy text to clipboard
  • Sync across iCloud devices
  • Share as PDF
  • One-time in-app purchase
Features
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Scan2Clipboard makes it easy to scan information, convert it to text and copy it to the clipboard! With one click, the text can be pasted and further edited on all your devices logged in under the same iCloud account (iPhone, iPad and Mac). Images from the Photos app can also be used for text recognition. Recognized text can be selected and copied - ideal for phone numbers, for example. If the text inserted in the clipboard is not accessible via Handoff, for example because text is to be inserted on a Windows desktop, the recognized text can also be shared as a PDF and therefore made available everywhere! Some of the mentioned functions are only fully available after the in-app purchase. Your in-app purchase allows Scan2Clipboard to have no ads or any tracking APIs. All data is processed on your device and stays there. Fair one-time payment with family sharing instead of ongoing subscription costs.

About

PDF Text Include

This app adds a selectable and searchable text layer to images within PDF files using advanced machine learning for 29 languages. It supports batch processing, document scanning, and integration with custom workflows.

Highlights
  • Add text layer to PDF images
  • Intelligent character recognition (OCR)
  • Supports 29 languages (typed & handwritten)
  • Batch processing
  • Integrated scanner function
  • Shortcuts integration
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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PDF Text Includer is a simple to use Mac, iPhone and iPad app that adds text to images within your PDF files. With PDF Text Includer you can add a text layer to PDF files in no time and completely automatically. Thus, scanned documents have selectable text that can be copied and searched. Documents are much easier to find if, for example, you use the Spotlight search for terms that appear in images of a particular file. Whether typed or handwritten, PDF Text Includer recognizes 29 languages and dialects using modern machine learning. After you have opened one or more PDF files with PDF Text Includer they will be processed immediately. With just one more click you can replace the originals with the variant improved by the app. Found text can also be exported directly and with the integrated Shortcut action, the app functions can be added to your own personal workflow. To shorten further detours PDF Text Includer includes a scanner function. On the iPhone or iPad, the integrated camera is used to generate PDF files. On macOS, you can wirelessly access the camera of your iPhone or iPad. The scanned file is processed directly by the app and is ready for further use. KEY FEATURES • Drop it like it’s hot: Drag and drop your file into the application window or on the app icon • The more the merrier: Batch process multiple files or contents of folders • Intelligent character recognition (ICR): Files are being processed using advanced optical character recognition (OCR) • Scan your documents: Import any PDF files or use your iPhone or iPad to scan a new document - even on the Mac using Continuity Camera • Automate your workflow: Make use of the included Shortcuts actions and easily integrate character recognition into your workflow • Share, replace or export: You can either share the converted PDF file directly from within the app, replace the original file or export the file content as text • Typed or handwritten: Recognizes all kinds of fonts including handwritten text using modern machine learning • Privacy: Everything is being processed entirely on your device, no internet connection is required

Screenshots

Scan2Clipboard4 screens
PDF Text Include3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan2Clipboard at 96% against PDF Text Include's 40%. Scan2Clipboard also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PDF Text Include's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Scan2Clipboard is free to download; PDF Text Include costs $4.99 up front. Scan2Clipboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDF Text Include asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan2Clipboard ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Text Include every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scan2Clipboard versus PDF Text Include: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan2ClipboardPDF Text Include
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael EckeDaniel Witt

Customer experience

Scan2Clipboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

PDF Text Include

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan2Clipboard

One-time1
  • Scan2Clipboard Upgrade$1.99
None

PDF Text Include

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan2Clipboard free?
Scan2Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Text Include free?
PDF Text Include costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan2Clipboard or PDF Text Include have ads?
Neither Scan2Clipboard nor PDF Text Include shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan2Clipboard or PDF Text Include?
Scan2Clipboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Text Include every 2 months. Most recently, Scan2Clipboard was updated on June 1, 2026 and PDF Text Include on September 3, 2026.

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