Comparison

FineReader vs AI Image to Text OCR Scanner

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

Head to head
About

FineReader

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner for documents and books. Extract text from images with advanced OCR technology, create editable digital copies, and share them easily. Organize and annotate your scanned files with intelligent features.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and books
  • Offline and online OCR
  • Extract text to TXT
  • Save as PDF and JPEG
  • Share to cloud storage
  • Annotate PDFs
  • Automatic document classification
Features
Read full description

ABBYY FineReader PDF - the first smart AI-powered scanner that turns your mobile device into an all-purpose tool to quickly capture docs and books, create electronic copies in PDF and JPEG, and extract texts from scans for further editing and sharing. FineReader PDF - the top mobile scanner for iPhone or iPad from ABBYY, a Digital Intelligence company. *** Ranked #1 Business application in 98 countries *** *** Winner of SUPERSTAR Award in the "Document Capture" category in the Mobile Star Awards *** Use FineReader PDF to scan paper documents, books, agreements, receipts, magazine articles, notes, recipes, charts, tables, slides, whiteboards, or even billboards on the street and get perfect digital copies. KEY FEATURES • PDF & JPEG. Scan any text and save scans to JPEG images or cross-platform PDF documents. • OFFLINE OCR. Quickly extract text from scans into TXT format on your device without an internet connection. • ONLINE OCR. Recognize text (OCR) on scans in 183 languages (including Latin, Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean alphabets) and choose from among 4 output formats. • SHARE & EXPORT. Send results by email, to FineReader PDF for Windows, save in cloud storages - iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Yandex.Disk, Evernote, OneDrive for Business, and more. • LIVE TEXT. Make phone calls, send emails, follow the links, and more from scanned docs. • ABBYY NEURAL NETWORK. The smart gallery will automatically classify documents into 7 types: A4, books, business cards, handwritten, IDs, other docs, and receipts. • SEARCH TEXT ON PHOTOS. Type the text from a photo into a Search field in the gallery. FineReader PDF will find photos that have this text. • AR RULER. Define doc size in AR. It will be useful for non-standard documents and further printing them out in proper proportions. • SIRI SHORTCUTS. Open scans with Siri and set the flow of actions with scans using Shortcuts app. • ANNOTATE SCANS. Discover a set of easy-to-use tools to modify your PDFs: add your signature or a text box, use a highlighter, write with a pen, or conceal content with the redaction tool. • 3D TOUCH & SPOTLIGHT SEARCH SUPPORT. • PASSWORD ON PDF. Add a password for the image-only PDF files while exporting and sending via email. • MULTIPAGE DOCS. Create, edit, and enhance separate images or large multi-page documents without any additional selection on the viewfinder. • AUTO-CAPTURE AND FILTERS. Excellent visual quality with auto-capture of page boundaries and advanced image filters, which process scans in color, greyscale, or black-and-white versions. • BUILT-IN FILE STORAGE. Save scans inside the app with tags and search capabilities. • Transfer docs to your Mac or PC using Home Sharing. • AIRPRINT. Print out scans directly from your iPhone or iPad. Read us: abbyy.com/blog/mobile Facebook.com/ABBYYsoft Twitter @ABBYY_Software YouTube.com/ABBYYvideos Do you like FineReader PDF? Please leave a review!

About

AI Image to Text OCR Scanner

Convert images to editable text with advanced OCR technology. Import photos or capture new ones, then edit and save the extracted text as high-quality PDFs. Ideal for managing documents efficiently on the go.

Highlights
  • Image to text conversion
  • OCR technology
  • Editable extracted text
  • Save as PDF
  • Import from gallery
  • In-app camera capture
  • High-quality printing
Features
Read full description

Experience seamless image-to-text conversion with the AI Image to Text OCR Scanner, a must-have scanner app for handling documents efficiently. This app allows users to convert images into text quickly, using advanced OCR technology for clear and accurate results. You can easily import photos from your gallery or capture new images using the in-app camera, making it perfect for converting photos to text in any scenario. — Whether you’re scanning documents, handwritten notes, or printed text, this OCR scanner ensures precise text extraction. Once extracted, you can edit the text directly within the app to refine content as needed. The app is designed to offer easy editing, so users can make adjustments before saving the scanned text as a high-quality PDF. This scanner also supports high-quality printing, allowing users to print documents with clarity and accuracy. — Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs a reliable OCR scanner on the go, this app is the ideal tool for converting photos to text and managing documents. Save time by scanning multiple images at once, and enjoy clear, high-resolution output every time. With its efficient OCR processing and user-friendly interface, this scanner app stands out for its ability to convert photos to text, providing convenience and versatility in one package. — Get started with the AI Image to Text OCR Scanner today and discover how easy it is to turn images into text. The app's comprehensive features allow you to edit, convert, save, and print with precision—whether it’s for personal or professional use. Say goodbye to manual typing and embrace the convenience of digital document management. Convert photos to text and transform your workflow with the power of AI and OCR technology." — Key Features : Image Importing: Import photos from the gallery or capture new images. Advanced OCR Conversion: Extracts text from images with high accuracy. Editable Text: Easily modify extracted text within the app. PDF Saving: Convert edited text into high-quality PDF files. High-Quality Printing: Print documents with clear and sharp output. — Check Out: Privacy:https://laxoad.com/OCR/privacy.html Terms:https://laxoad.com/OCR/terms.html

Screenshots

FineReader4 screens
AI Image to Text OCR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AI Image to Text OCR Scanner at none against FineReader's 10. FineReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19K vs 5). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. FineReader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AI Image to Text OCR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FineReader against 4.8 for AI Image to Text OCR Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FineReader has 19K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FineReader versus AI Image to Text OCR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFineReaderAI Image to Text OCR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABBYY USA Software House IncSOAD HAMADEH

Customer experience

FineReader

All ratings19,332 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative23.4%

AI Image to Text OCR Scanner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FineReader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes when switching between apps
  • Unreliable auto-capture feature
  • Issues with sending scans via email

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit scanned documents
  • Support for multi-page PDF scanning
  • Improved edge detection for curved documents
  • Offline OCR processing option

AI Image to Text OCR Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FineReader

Subscriptions9
  • [ARCHIVE]Entry Premium monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Scan PDF and documents7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • [ARCHIVE]Basic Premium monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • ARCHIVE-Advanced Premium month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner + OCR7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • FineScanner Premium monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner$9.991 Year
  • Photo Scanning app14 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • FineScanner Premium yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • [ARCHIVE] No Ads$5.99
None

AI Image to Text OCR Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FineReader free?
FineReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Image to Text OCR Scanner free?
AI Image to Text OCR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FineReader or AI Image to Text OCR Scanner?
AI Image to Text OCR Scanner is rated higher. FineReader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while AI Image to Text OCR Scanner averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do FineReader or AI Image to Text OCR Scanner have ads?
AI Image to Text OCR Scanner shows ads; FineReader does not.

Other comparisons