# ScanText vs ShopList simple

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanText at 100% against ShopList simple's 50%. ScanText also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). ShopList simple's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ScanText costs $0.99 and ShopList simple $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScanText holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanText has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ScanText's written reviews are positive against 50% of ShopList simple's.

ScanText ships an update every 8 days, ShopList simple every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanText | ShopList simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scantext-easy-ocr/id1569943997/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoplist-simple/id6450104156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scantext-easy-ocr/id1569943997)

Capture text from photos or PDF files and convert it into editable text. Edit, translate, share, or have the text read aloud. This utility works offline for convenient text extraction.

**Highlights:** Photo to text conversion, PDF to text extraction, Text editing, Text translation, Read text aloud, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShopList simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoplist-simple/id6450104156)

Create and manage multiple shopping lists with customizable colors and sorting options. Easily delete purchased items by shaking or tapping, and personalize your experience with different fonts and text sizes. Share your lists with others.

**Highlights:** Create up to 9 colored lists, Alphabetical or manual list sorting, Display product count on icon, Delete items by shaking or tapping, Choose from 4 fonts, Adjust text size, Share lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanText free?

ScanText costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShopList simple free?

ShopList simple costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScanText or ShopList simple?

ScanText is rated higher. ScanText averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ShopList simple averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScanText or ShopList simple have ads?

Neither ScanText nor ShopList simple shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScanText or ShopList simple?

ScanText ships an update every 8 days, and ShopList simple every 2 months. Most recently, ScanText was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShopList simple 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.*