FANDAO vs Photo2Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FANDAO
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Photo2Text
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Transforming images into editable text using AI technology. Formats supported include TeX, Markdown, and more. Photo2Text can easily convert any image containing handwritten notes, printed documents, whiteboards, or text into neatly formatted text. Key Features: β Smart OCR Technology: Utilizes Google's advanced Gemini AI for accurate text recognition in multiple languages. β Markdown Format: Automatically converts text into properly formatted Markdown, including headings, lists, and emphasis. β Batch Processing: Efficient batch processing feature allows multiple photos to be converted at once. β Custom Prompts: Create personal conversion presets for different purposes (transcription, LaTeX, summarization). β Offline History: Saves all conversions locally for easy access and search. β Privacy-Focused: Photos are processed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo2Text at none against FANDAO's 10. Photo2Text also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). FANDAO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FANDAO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Photo2Text asks for nothing beyond the download.
FANDAO ships an update every 9 days, Photo2Text daily. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FANDAO | Photo2Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SNAFTY K.K. | Naoki Takahashi |
In-app purchases
FANDAO
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- Package Points 13$29.99
- Package Points 16$119.99
- Package Points 17$179.99
Photo2Text
No in-app purchases
