Comparison

Text Extractor (OCR) vs Extract Text from Image

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

Head to head
About

Text Extractor (OCR)

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
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Convert any image file to text in no more than a second with using most advanced recognition technology. It allows you to extract text from an image at one click and convert HANDWRITTEN notes into digital text. Extracted text can be edited, translated, searched, shared, and stored on any device. Key Features: * Extract text from handwriting. * Scan/ extract text from image by reading file import or using phone's camera. * Auto detect language from image with 80+ supported languages such as English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian. Italian and more. * Translate to 100+ languages. * Share with others via text message, email, WhatsApp, Facebook, WeChat and all other apps. * Scanned text can be easily found by the scan history folder by typing the key words.

About

Extract Text from Image

Features
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Extract text from photo instantly and accurately using our powerful scanning utility. Whether you need to digitize a document, copy notes, or grab information from an image, this application is designed to simplify your workflow. With our advanced recognition technology, you can easily convert photo to text in a matter of seconds. No more manual typing or tedious transcription. Simply capture a picture or select an image from your library to extract text from photo files seamlessly. Key Features: - High-accuracy recognition that lets you extract text from photo sources in real time. - Support for multiple languages to ensure you can convert photo to text globally. - Quick copy and share functionality to send your digitized results to notes, emails, or messages. - History log to keep track of your previous scans and extracted documents. How to use it: 1. Open the app and take a picture or import an image from your gallery. 2. Let the system extract text from photo documents automatically. 3. Edit, copy, or share your digital results instantly. Streamline your productivity today and experience how simple it is to convert photo to text. Subscription Information: – App usage is limited and needs a subscription for unlimited access. – Subscription Length: Weekly and Yearly – Free Trial: If offered, it will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless canceled. – Payment: Charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. – Auto-Renewal: Automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Renewal Charge: Your account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, based on the selected plan. – Managing Subscription: Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings on the App Store. – Free Trial Policy: Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hyperignitionsystems.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Text Extractor (OCR)4 screens
Extract Text from Image4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Extractor (OCR) at weekly against Extract Text from Image's every 4 months. Text Extractor (OCR) also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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 (OCR) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Extract Text from Image sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Extractor (OCR) ships an update weekly, Extract Text from Image every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Text Extractor (OCR) versus Extract Text from Image: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Extractor (OCR)Extract Text from Image
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjiang chenHYPER IGNITION SYSTEMS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Text Extractor (OCR)

One-time1
  • Pro$9.99
3 purchases

Extract Text from Image

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Text Extractor (OCR) free?
Text Extractor (OCR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Extract Text from Image free?
Extract Text from Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Extractor (OCR) or Extract Text from Image have ads?
Neither Text Extractor (OCR) nor Extract Text from Image shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Extractor (OCR) or Extract Text from Image?
Text Extractor (OCR) ships an update weekly, and Extract Text from Image every 4 months. Most recently, Text Extractor (OCR) was updated on October 2, 2026 and Extract Text from Image on October 16, 2026.

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