# easySearch vs Textify

The clearest difference is rating: Textify at 4.8 against easySearch's 4.2. easySearch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. easySearch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Textify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Textify holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of easySearch's written reviews are positive against 71% of Textify's.

easySearch ships an update monthly, Textify every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | easySearch | Textify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easysearch-file-search-tool/id1564758029/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textify-ocr-image-to-text/id1591227377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Hayrapetian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564758031) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### easySearch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easysearch-file-search-tool/id1564758029)

This tool allows you to quickly search for text within various file types across multiple storage locations, including cloud services and network drives. You can bookmark important findings, track your reading progress, and sync your data across devices. It offers a private and ad-free experience with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Search text in files, Supports cloud and network storage, Bookmark findings, Track reading progress, iCloud sync, Dark Mode support, Privacy-focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| easySearch Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| easySearch Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Textify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textify-ocr-image-to-text/id1591227377)

Convert PDFs and images into searchable documents with on-device OCR. Extract text, customize file appearance, and organize your files offline. Supports cloud uploads and batch processing.

**Highlights:** On-device OCR for text recognition, Convert PDFs and images to searchable PDFs, Extract text to .txt files or copy directly, Offline processing for privacy, Batch OCR for multiple documents, Cloud storage integration, Customizable file filters and naming

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Textify PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Textify PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| Textify PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| Textify PRO | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is easySearch free?

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

### Is Textify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, easySearch or Textify?

Textify is rated higher. easySearch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Textify averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do easySearch or Textify have ads?

Neither easySearch nor Textify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, easySearch or Textify?

easySearch ships an update monthly, and Textify every 4 months. Most recently, easySearch was updated on November 3, 2026 and Textify on November 3, 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.*