Joust IP vs AsReader OCR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joust IP
This platform allows users to securely share images and PDFs with built-in protection features. Users can control access, apply watermarks, and even set location-based viewing restrictions for their content.
- Content sharing (images, PDFs)
- Real-time access control
- Watermarking
- PIN code protection
- Geofencing for content access
- User data privacy
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What is Joust? Joust is a content (image and PDF) sharing platform with chat functionality. Joust provides features that enable people to share content freely with peace of mind. Who is it for? Joust is for anyone (people and companies) who want to share and communicate with confidence that their content is protected against abuse or misuse. How is it different? Joust is different in many ways. With Joust, you don’t send an image, you share it. Joust users can share and stop sharing their content at the push of a button. Joust users can apply features such as watermarking, requiring a pin code to view an image, and even setting a geofence for the image. Joust believes in empowering people to take back control of their digital presence. Does Joust sell my data? No, Joust does not sell any user data.
AsReader OCR
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AsReader OCR is a recognition application for Arabic numerals and English letters. With our unique parsing technology, the app can quickly and accurately recognize letters and Arabic numbers using only the built-in camera of iPhone/iPod Touch /iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Joust IP at weekly against AsReader OCR's every 3 months. AsReader OCR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Joust IP ships an update weekly, AsReader OCR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Joust IP | AsReader OCR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joust Corporation | Asterisk Corporation |
In-app purchases
Joust IP
No in-app purchases
AsReader OCR
No in-app purchases
