Comparison

Text Extractor vs Image To PDF

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Text recognition from images
  • Image to Word/Excel conversion
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Batch processing
  • Multi-language support
  • Document scanning and restoration
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Text Extractor4 screens
Image To PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Text Extractor versus Image To PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText ExtractorImage To PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (32 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperpalmmobMiguel Alejandro Acosta Del Vecchio

Customer experience

Text Extractor

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Image To PDF

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Text Extractor

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time1
  • Image to text Lifetime Member$29.99
2 purchases

Image To PDF

Subscriptions2
  • Image to PDF Pro$1.997 Days
  • Image to PDF Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Text Extractor free?
Text Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image To PDF free?
Image To PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Extractor or Image To PDF?
Image To PDF is rated higher. Text Extractor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Image To PDF averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Text Extractor or Image To PDF have ads?
Neither Text Extractor nor Image To PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Extractor or Image To PDF?
Text Extractor ships an update every 2 months, and Image To PDF every 3 days. Most recently, Text Extractor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Image To PDF on October 9, 2026.

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