# Text Extractor (OCR) vs Image to Text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Image to Text at 91% against Text Extractor (OCR)'s 50%. Image to Text also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (48 vs 6). Text Extractor (OCR)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Extractor (OCR) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Image to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Image to Text holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image to Text has 48 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Text Extractor (OCR)'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Image to Text's.

Text Extractor (OCR) ships an update weekly, Image to Text every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Extractor (OCR) | Image to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extractor-ocr/id6443468023/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-text-scan-to-convert/id6471681865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jiang chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646213892) | [Aculix Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525721769) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Extractor (OCR)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extractor-ocr/id6443468023)

Quickly convert images and handwritten notes into editable digital text. Supports over 80 languages for extraction and over 100 for translation. Share your extracted text easily across various platforms.

**Highlights:** Extract text from handwriting, Scan text from images via file import or camera, Auto-detect language from 80+ supported languages, Translate text to 100+ languages, Share extracted text across multiple apps, Searchable scan history

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Image to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-text-scan-to-convert/id6471681865)

Accurately scan and extract text from images in over 100 languages, including handwriting. Edit, share, copy, or export extracted text as a Text or PDF file. Keep a history of your scans.

**Highlights:** High accuracy OCR, Supports 100+ languages, Handwritten text recognition, Edit extracted text, Share and copy text, Export as Text or PDF, Scan history

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ocrX Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| ocrX Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| ocrX Premium - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate OCR
- ✍️ Excellent handwriting recognition
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient conversion
- 💡 Extracts text from low-quality images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High price for application
- 💳 Charged for trial unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Charged for trial instead of receiving a trial

**Requested features**

- Include PDF support
- Add Kurdish language support
- Lower the application price


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Extractor (OCR) free?

Text Extractor (OCR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Image to Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Extractor (OCR) or Image to Text?

Image to Text is rated higher. Text Extractor (OCR) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Image to Text averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do Text Extractor (OCR) or Image to Text have ads?

Image to Text shows ads; Text Extractor (OCR) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Extractor (OCR) or Image to Text?

Text Extractor (OCR) ships an update weekly, and Image to Text every 6 weeks. Most recently, Text Extractor (OCR) was updated on October 2, 2026 and Image to Text on October 21, 2026.

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