Comparison

Form Extractor vs Table Creator

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

Head to head
About

Form Extractor

Scan documents, extract specific data, and build a database. Export your compiled information into multiple formats, including CSV for spreadsheet viewing. This app works offline, prioritizing your data privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan images and extract data
  • Create custom data templates
  • Build a local database
  • Export data in multiple formats (CSV)
  • Offline functionality
  • Data privacy focused
Features
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Did you ever need to manually type a compilation of data into a spreadsheet? Form Extractor allows you to scan images, extract specific data, build a database and export in multiple formats, including CSV to be viewed as a spreadsheet on compatible office programs. -- Easy to use Just create a template, specify the location and name of each data field and you're ready to scan -- Build your database & export Each time you scan images, captured data is added to a local database that can be easily exported in multiple formats -- Works offline Form Extractor works offline, using your device's capabilities to scan, store and export data without the need of an internet server in respect to your data privacy. Form Extractor is now available for all iOS devices!

About

Table Creator

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Instantly turn paper tables into data. Scan with your camera → Extract tables → Export as CSV — all in one tap. Table Creator lets you import CSV files or scan tables from images using your camera. It detects tables automatically and uses AI to convert printed or handwritten text into editable tables. Use Cases: - Record fuel, mileage, and price from gas station receipts - Scan and digitize odometer logs from company vehicle reports - Convert handwritten parts lists or purchase orders into structured data Key Features: - Auto Capture: Point at a form to auto-append data (learns your form for repeated use) - Automatically detects and extracts tables from images - Supports CSV import (including Shift_JIS encoding) - Edit scanned tables instantly - Remove ads via in-app purchase (excluding macOS) Text recognition is optimized based on your device’s language settings.

Screenshots

Form Extractor3 screens
Table Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Form Extractor at Free against Table Creator's $2.99. Form Extractor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Form Extractor is free to download; Table Creator costs $2.99 up front. Form Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Table Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Form Extractor ships an update weekly, Table Creator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Form Extractor versus Table Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForm ExtractorTable Creator
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.SANEI DENKI, Y.K.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Form Extractor

One-time1
  • Form Extractor Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Table Creator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Form Extractor free?
Form Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Table Creator free?
Table Creator costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Form Extractor or Table Creator have ads?
Neither Form Extractor nor Table Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Form Extractor or Table Creator?
Form Extractor ships an update weekly, and Table Creator every 4 months. Most recently, Form Extractor was updated on September 20, 2026 and Table Creator on August 31, 2026.

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