Comparison

Text Extractor vs Vilipi

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

Vilipi

Features
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Vilipi is a fast, private, cross-device notes app for people who capture everything. Write rich-text notes, checklists, sketches and voice memos. Attach photos, videos and PDFs. Set time-based reminders or location-based alerts. Organize with color-coded notebooks and tags. Lock private notes with Face ID. Ask the built-in AI Assist to summarize or brainstorm. Everything syncs automatically across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. WHY VILIPI • Rich editor — bold, headings, lists, code, images • Sketch anywhere with undo/redo • Voice notes • Checklists with drag-to-reorder • Reminders + recurrence • Geofence reminders • Notebooks + folders • Multi-color tags with saved filters • Face ID note lock • AI Assist for summaries, questions, brainstorms • Home-screen widget • Import from Evernote, Google Keep, Apple Notes • Dark mode + dynamic-color themes • Export to PDF, HTML, DOCX PRIVACY Your notes are yours. We never train AI on your content. Encrypted at rest and in transit. See vilipi.app/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Text Extractor4 screens
Vilipi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Text Extractor at none against Vilipi's shown. Text Extractor also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). Vilipi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Text Extractor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Vilipi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Extractor ships an update every 2 months, Vilipi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text Extractor versus Vilipi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText ExtractorVilipi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperpalmmobShashi Gupta

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Vilipi

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$20.99

Questions

Is Text Extractor free?
Text Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vilipi free?
Vilipi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Extractor or Vilipi have ads?
Vilipi shows ads; Text Extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Extractor or Vilipi?
Text Extractor ships an update every 2 months, and Vilipi every 2 days. Most recently, Text Extractor was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vilipi on October 3, 2026.

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