Text Extractor vs Image To PDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text Extractor
This tool uses OCR technology to extract text from images and scanned documents. It can convert images to editable Word or Excel files, recognize handwriting, and supports batch processing and multiple languages. Files can be managed, stored, and shared across devices.
- Text recognition from images
- Image to Word/Excel conversion
- Handwriting recognition
- Batch processing
- Multi-language support
- Document scanning and restoration
- Cross-device synchronization
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Text Extractor is an OCR text recognition software that integrates functions such as text scanning to text, image to Word, image to Excel, handwriting recognition, document restoration, and more. The recognized text can be saved and shared in formats such as text, Word, Excel, etc., and can be synchronized across multiple devices like mobile phones, tablets, and computers. ------Key Features------ -Text Recognition: Easily recognize text in images or scanned documents and convert it into editable documents. -Image to Word: Convert images into Word documents, accurately preserving formatting and content. -Image to Excel: Convert images into editable Excel spreadsheets. Handwriting Recognition: Convert handwritten fonts into editable Word documents. -Batch Recognition: In addition to single-image recognition, it also supports batch recognition to improve efficiency. -Multi-Language Support: Supports multiple languages including Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Spanish, and more. -Document Scanning: Capture documents, intelligently remove cluttered backgrounds, and generate high-definition JPEG and PDF documents for saving and sharing. -File Management: Create folders, categorize, search by tags, cloud storage, and share and view across multiple devices. ------Subscription Details------ Payment: User confirms the purchase and makes payment, which is charged to the iTunes account. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the expiration, extending the subscription period upon successful payment. Canceling Service: You can cancel automatic subscription services by going to "Settings" on your Apple phone, entering "iTunes Store & App Store," clicking on "Apple ID," selecting "View Apple ID," entering the "Account Settings" page, and clicking on "Subscriptions." To avoid charges, cancel 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. Privacy Policy: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wztqyinsiios.html User Terms: http://www.palmmob.cn/yinsi/wztqyonghuiios.html
Image To PDF
Easily convert images, photos, and handwritten notes into high-quality PDF documents. Features include OCR for text extraction, signature insertion, watermarking, and offline functionality.
- Convert images and photos to PDF
- Accurate OCR for text extraction
- Handwriting to text conversion
- Add signatures and watermarks
- Crop, filter, and organize scans
- Offline functionality
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Image To PDF: File Scanner is the fastest and most powerful way to convert images, scanned files, handwriting, and photos into high-quality, professional PDF documents. Whether you’re scanning receipts, converting handwritten notes, digitizing printed documents, or creating clean PDFs from your photo library, Image To PDF: File Scanner delivers high accuracy, flexible editing, and seamless export. With smart OCR technology and built-in tools for cropping, filtering, watermarking, and signature insertion, Image to PDF: File Scanner makes mobile document handling simple and efficient. Image To PDF: File Scanner key features: - Convert Photos and Images to PDF Instantly turn any image into a clean, high-resolution PDF. Capture photos directly from the camera or select from your photo library. - Accurate OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Extract text from printed documents and even handwriting with over 99% accuracy. Copy, translate, or share the extracted text anywhere. - Handwriting to Text Conversion Take a picture of handwritten notes, assignments, or forms and convert them to editable, searchable text using advanced OCR and Apple’s Vision framework. - Add Signatures Insert your signature into any scan. Customize size, color, and rotation. Drag and drop it exactly where you need it on the page—perfect for digital signing. - Crop & Filter Images Clean up your scans with built-in cropping and filtering tools for better readability and professional-looking results. - Translate Text Translate text over many languages—great for study, travel, or business. - Add Watermarks Protect your content by applying customizable watermarks to your scans or PDFs before sharing. - Save & Organize Scans Keep a history of all your scans. Quickly search for text across saved documents using keywords or phrases. - Export & Share Share your PDFs or text results via email, AirDrop, messaging apps, or save them directly to Files, Drive, or iCloud. You can also copy text to your clipboard with one tap. Why Choose Image to PDF? - No login required - Fast, lightweight, and easy to use - Works offline – perfect for on-the-go professionals, students, and creators - Built with native SwiftUI and Apple technologies for maximum performance and stability Whether you need a reliable Photo-to-PDF converter, a handwriting recognition tool, or an all-in-one mobile scanner with editing tools, Image to PDF: File Scanner is the must-have utility app for scanning documents. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Image To PDF at 5.0 against Text Extractor's 4.3. Image To PDF also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Text Extractor's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Text Extractor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Image To PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Image To PDF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Extractor has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Text Extractor ships an update every 2 months, Image To PDF every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Extractor | Image To PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | palmmob | Miguel Alejandro Acosta Del Vecchio |
Customer experience
Text Extractor
Image To PDF
In-app purchases
Text Extractor
- image to text Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- image to text Season Member$9.993 Months
- Image to text Season Member$9.996 Months
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- Image to text Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
- Image to text Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
- Image to text Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Image to text Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
- Image to text Lifetime Member$29.99
Image To PDF
- Image to PDF Pro$1.997 Days
- Image to PDF Pro$19.991 Year
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