Comparison

Image to text° vs μMATE Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Image to text°

Convert PDFs and images into searchable documents using on-device OCR technology. Extract text, select, and copy content from your files without needing an internet connection. Customize output with filters and export to various cloud services.

Highlights
  • Convert PDFs and images to searchable PDFs
  • On-device OCR for text recognition
  • Search, select, and copy text from PDFs
  • Extract text to .txt files
  • Cloud service integration
  • Bulk OCR for multiple documents
  • Customizable filters and export options
Features
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Convert any PDF / image to searchable PDF files with PDF Converter, thanks to OCR (text recognition) which supports many languages. In the created PDF files, you can, thanks to on-device OCR: • Search inside the PDF • Select text • Copy text (and paste it elsewhere) → Perfect for a paperless organization. And everything happens offline, no data is collected. As input, you can use: • existing PDF files (even non-searchable ones) • existing images/photos • scan documents with your device's camera Mix all these together and create splendid PDF files. Apply color/size filters to customize your files: • Color / Grayscal / Black & White • Choose the resolution of the images • Choose the quality of the images → Instant preview of the output file size Also extract to text: • Save the extracted text to a .txt file • or immediately copy the extracted text to paste it elsewhere Many options available: • Automatic file naming: configure a pattern with dates/time/text to generate the filename automatically on document creation • Cloud upload: iCloud Drive/WebDAV/Dropbox/OneDrive/Google Drive/NAS/SMB/NextCloud/pCloud/Email/paperless-ngx and more... • Export Favorites: configure multiple destinations with specific settings (OCR/image/file format/...) that can be accessed quickly when exporting. • Widgets (home screen & lock screen) & Siri Shortcuts: they can be used to trigger a scan. Moreover, they can be associated with an Export Favorite to trigger an export automatically to the associated favorite. • PDF physical size: choose the PDF print size: A4, A3, US LETTER,... BULK OCR: • The Bulk OCR functionality allows you to quickly convert many documents/images to searchable PDF(s) in one batch NO DATA COLLECTION: • Everything works offline, on your device • No data is collected, your privacy is respected I hope you enjoy the app made with love & care by an independant developer! Jonathan ----- The app is entirely free to use with no restrictions on the functionalities. A watermark might be added on the created PDF, but this can be removed by purchasing a pro access (via a one-time purchase or a subscription, your choice). The privacy policy and terms of use can be found here: https://www.isolid.be/textify/privacy.php

About

μMATE Link

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Function ・You can search μMATE+ devices and connect to any individual device. ・Measured value display can be selected from current value, maximum value, minimum value, peak-to-peak value. ・Reset and preset operations are possible. ・You can check the connected μMATE+ with a buzzer sound. Usage After downloading the app, tap the “μMATE Link” icon, tap the keyboard, and turn on “μMATE Link” and “Allow full access”. Open the app you use, such as “Memo”, “Message”, “Mail”, and press the globe key on the keyboard, Select "μMATE Link" from the keyboard list and press the button labeled "Device List" to scan for measurable devices. Select a connectable device, press the link button, and connect to update the value. If you press the numeric display, it will be entered as text. Note When using, "μMATE+" manufactured by Magnescale is required. When using μMATE Link, “Bluetooth” and “keyboard full access” must be turned on. . For details, please refer to the instruction manual on our website.

Screenshots

Image to text°4 screens
μMATE Link2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: μMATE Link at none against Image to text°'s 4. Image to text°'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Image to text° sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. μMATE Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image to text° ships an update every 3 months, μMATE Link every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Image to text° versus μMATE Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage to text°μMATE Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsmagnescale

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Image to text°

Subscriptions3
  • Textify PRO$3.997 Days
  • Textify PRO$7.991 Month
  • Textify PRO3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Textify PRO$39.99
None

μMATE Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Image to text° free?
Image to text° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is μMATE Link free?
μMATE Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Image to text° or μMATE Link have ads?
Neither Image to text° nor μMATE Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Image to text° or μMATE Link?
Image to text° ships an update every 3 months, and μMATE Link every 20 months. Most recently, Image to text° was updated on September 10, 2026 and μMATE Link on September 13, 2026.

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