# TextEditor vs CamScanner

The clearest difference is rating: CamScanner at 4.8 against TextEditor's 4.3. CamScanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 2.9K). TextEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (78% vs 61%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TextEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of TextEditor's written reviews are positive against 61% of CamScanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TextEditor ships an update every 10 months, CamScanner weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEditor | CamScanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texteditor-rich-text-editor/id296222961/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 60.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 42 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) |

## What reviewers say

### TextEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texteditor-rich-text-editor/id296222961)

This app provides a straightforward rich text editor for creating and editing documents on the go. It supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with Google Docs. Users can easily manage their saved files and enjoy a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Google Docs synchronization, Portrait/Landscape mode, Multiple file format support, Save and browse files, Clean user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for basic text editing
- 👍 Allows formatting like bold, italic, and underline
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
- 🔍 Difficult to find and manage saved files
- 🔍 Limited file format support
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like search and spell check
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access cloud storage services
- Saved files sometimes disappear or become inaccessible
- Formatting issues when copying and pasting text

**Requested features**

- Improved file management and organization
- Support for more file formats like .docx and .pdf
- Addition of search, spell check, and other advanced editing tools
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee for ad-free usage


### CamScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Productivity, #26 Top Free · Productivity, #140 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, Text recognition (OCR), PDF conversion, E-signature creation, Secure file management, Cloud storage integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Account(1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Account (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $69.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| One-page Fax | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and document management
- 📁 Convenient cloud storage and backup
- 🔍 Powerful OCR and document enhancement features
- 🔧 Customizable scanning and editing options
- 🏫 Useful for school and work applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🤖 Inconsistent OCR and text recognition accuracy
- 💰 Aggressive upselling and subscription model
- 🔌 App crashes and performance issues
- 📤 Difficulties with sharing and exporting files

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scanning and editing
- Syncing and backup issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Unexpected charges and subscription renewals
- Unreliable performance and frequent updates

**Requested features**

- Improved OCR and text recognition accuracy
- More flexible export and sharing options
- Customizable storage and backup settings
- Enhanced security and privacy controls
- Streamlined subscription and pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEditor free?

TextEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CamScanner free?

CamScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TextEditor or CamScanner?

CamScanner is rated higher. TextEditor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while CamScanner averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do TextEditor or CamScanner have ads?

Both TextEditor and CamScanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextEditor or CamScanner?

TextEditor ships an update every 10 months, and CamScanner weekly. Most recently, TextEditor was updated on September 26, 2026 and CamScanner on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*