# Text Scanner OCR App vs CamNote

The clearest difference is rating: CamNote at 5.0 against Text Scanner OCR App's 4.4. CamNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Text Scanner OCR App's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Scanner OCR App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CamNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Scanner OCR App has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text Scanner OCR App ships an update every 2 weeks, CamNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Scanner OCR App | CamNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-ocr-app-ocr-scan/id1588056235/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camnote-text-and-document-scan/id1664144717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 124 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asad Ahsan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326954499) | [若宣 殷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611757046) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Scanner OCR App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-ocr-app-ocr-scan/id1588056235)

Effortlessly convert images, PDFs, and handwriting into editable text. This app uses AI to extract text, translate, summarize content, and export to various formats like Word and PDF. Save time and boost productivity by digitizing your documents and notes.

**Highlights:** Image to Text Conversion, Handwriting to Text Digitization, PDF to Text Extraction, AI Text Summarization, Batch Scanning, URL to Text Extraction, In-app Translation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Scanner Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Scanner Monthly Package | $8.99 | per month |
| Text Scanner Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Text Scanner Yearly Package | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan with 3 Days Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| Text Scanner Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Text Scanner LifeTime Package | $49.99 | one-time |


### CamNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camnote-text-and-document-scan/id1664144717)

Easily extract, edit, and act on text from your photos. Recognize key information like dates, phone numbers, and URLs, and sync your notes across devices with iCloud. Supports multiple languages and dark mode.

**Highlights:** Extract text from photos, Auto-recognize key information, Take actions on recognized text, iCloud data sync, Dark mode support, Folder management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamNote Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CamNote Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Scanner OCR App free?

Text Scanner OCR App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CamNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Scanner OCR App or CamNote?

CamNote is rated higher. Text Scanner OCR App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while CamNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text Scanner OCR App or CamNote have ads?

Text Scanner OCR App shows ads; CamNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Scanner OCR App or CamNote?

Text Scanner OCR App ships an update every 2 weeks, and CamNote every 2 days. Most recently, Text Scanner OCR App was updated on October 15, 2026 and CamNote on October 2, 2026.

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