L vs Text Recognition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
L
Transform paper documents into digital files with advanced scanning features. Easily edit, sign, and share your documents as PDFs or JPEGs. Includes text recognition for searchable documents and iCloud sync for cross-device access.
- Smart document scanning
- Multipage PDF and JPEG sharing
- E-signature and text annotation
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- iCloud data synchronization
- Password protection for PDFs
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With L-Scan app you can scan your paper documents using mobile device camera into digital format and share them in multipage PDF files or JPEG images. Additional features include document editing, adding your e-signature and text recognition of scanned documents. L-Scan Features: SMART SCANNING: - Automatically detects document borders, removes background - Automatically performs perspective correction - Automatically enhances documents to make them look good - Multipage scanning SHARE DOCUMENTS: - Share documents in multipage PDFs and JPEG images - PDF password protection - Share documents via email, save to Photos, save to Files, print or open in any 3rd party application EDIT SCANS: - Crop, rotate scanned document pages - Apply filters (original image, black&white, grayscale) - Rearrange pages in scanned documents SIGN DOCUMENTS: - Sign your scans directly on the screen with your finger or Apple Pencil - Save signatures for later use - Generate signed PDFs to share with other people ORGANIZE DOCUMENTS: - Search through the text inside of your scans - Store your data in iCloud and keep everything up to date across all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) OCR (TEXT RECOGNITION): - Recognize any text from your scans - Create searchable PDF with selectable text - Export texts as txt - Supporting languages - English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional L-Scan Full version is available with auto-renewing in-app purchase subscription or one-time payment. Functionality that included in L-Scan Full version: - Share documents without watermark - iCloud data Sync - Text recognition (OCR) - Sign Documents -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://lscan.viprojectapp.com/privacy-policy-2/ Terms Of Service: http://lscan.viprojectapp.com/terms/ Any feedback, comments or suggestions are always welcome. You can contact us at ls.support@viprojectapp.com
Text Recognition
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1. "Text Recognition" is an app that easily reads and digitizes text in images. Extract text from photos of reports, textbooks, handwritten notes, etc., to improve learning and work efficiency. 2. Features a. High Accuracy Text Recognition The app uses Apple's text recognition technology to detect text in images with high accuracy and speed. It supports handwritten, printed, and different fonts, and accurately converts them to text. b. Multi-functional Learning Support Edit and search digitized text for quick access to needed information. c. Easy-to-Use Interface Intuitive and user-friendly UI design eliminates complicated procedures and obstacles to learning. d. Online and Offline Support Recognize and digitize text by taking photos even without an internet connection, enabling use in any situation. 3. Use Cases For Students: Take photos of lecture notes or textbooks, extract important information, and optimize study time. For Researchers & Business Users: Capture meeting notes or technical documents in photos, quickly convert to text and edit for improved work efficiency. For Language Learners: Import foreign language texts or handwritten practice problems via photos to support language learning. 4. Future Plans We continue to make improvements, adding new features and updates based on user feedback to meet user needs. 5. Premium Features (Subscription) • Ad-free experience • Batch processing (up to 20 photos) • QR/Barcode scanning • Tag management • All export formats (PDF, Word, etc.) • Full-text search 6. Conclusion "Text Recognition" is an advanced app that realizes efficiency in learning and work with its sophisticated text recognition technology and ease of use. Easily digitize knowledge and strongly support your learning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: L at none against Text Recognition's shown. L also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. L sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Text Recognition sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | L | Text Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ViProject Limited | ryo muranaka |
In-app purchases
L
- Full Version (1 Year)14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Full Version (Lifetime)$36.99
Text Recognition
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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