Comparison

PDF Text Include vs Saved Links

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

Head to head
About

PDF Text Include

This app adds a selectable and searchable text layer to images within PDF files using advanced machine learning for 29 languages. It supports batch processing, document scanning, and integration with custom workflows.

Highlights
  • Add text layer to PDF images
  • Intelligent character recognition (OCR)
  • Supports 29 languages (typed & handwritten)
  • Batch processing
  • Integrated scanner function
  • Shortcuts integration
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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PDF Text Includer is a simple to use Mac, iPhone and iPad app that adds text to images within your PDF files. With PDF Text Includer you can add a text layer to PDF files in no time and completely automatically. Thus, scanned documents have selectable text that can be copied and searched. Documents are much easier to find if, for example, you use the Spotlight search for terms that appear in images of a particular file. Whether typed or handwritten, PDF Text Includer recognizes 29 languages and dialects using modern machine learning. After you have opened one or more PDF files with PDF Text Includer they will be processed immediately. With just one more click you can replace the originals with the variant improved by the app. Found text can also be exported directly and with the integrated Shortcut action, the app functions can be added to your own personal workflow. To shorten further detours PDF Text Includer includes a scanner function. On the iPhone or iPad, the integrated camera is used to generate PDF files. On macOS, you can wirelessly access the camera of your iPhone or iPad. The scanned file is processed directly by the app and is ready for further use. KEY FEATURES • Drop it like it’s hot: Drag and drop your file into the application window or on the app icon • The more the merrier: Batch process multiple files or contents of folders • Intelligent character recognition (ICR): Files are being processed using advanced optical character recognition (OCR) • Scan your documents: Import any PDF files or use your iPhone or iPad to scan a new document - even on the Mac using Continuity Camera • Automate your workflow: Make use of the included Shortcuts actions and easily integrate character recognition into your workflow • Share, replace or export: You can either share the converted PDF file directly from within the app, replace the original file or export the file content as text • Typed or handwritten: Recognizes all kinds of fonts including handwritten text using modern machine learning • Privacy: Everything is being processed entirely on your device, no internet connection is required

About

Saved Links

Save articles and links for later viewing across all your devices. Organize them with tags and sections, and enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Share links privately without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Save links effortlessly
  • Sync across all devices
  • Privacy-oriented link saving
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Organize by tags and sections
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Customizable article viewing
Features
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Save links effortlessly. View them later, from anywhere, on all your devices! Sync, organise, and share your links privately, without creating a account. Features - Privacy oriented, your links can only be seen by you! - All your Links syncs seamlessly between all your Apple devices - Distraction-free reading, your articles will only contain the important parts - with no distractions! - Widgets see your links in the way you want them - Customise your article viewing as you like it: fonts, sizes, & much more - Organise your links by tags and by sections (unread, starred, read, untagged, all) - Universal App, Saved Links can be used wherever you want, iPhone, iPad, and MacOS - Siri Shortcuts can also be used to interact with Saved Links - Share your links directly with Saved Links by the Share Sheet

Screenshots

PDF Text Include3 screens
Saved Links4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Text Include at none against Saved Links's 3. PDF Text Include also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Saved Links's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, monetization model 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

PDF Text Include costs $4.99 and Saved Links $0.99 up front. Saved Links sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PDF Text Include asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Text Include ships an update every 2 months, Saved Links weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Text Include versus Saved Links: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Text IncludeSaved Links
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaniel WittNikolaj Jensen

Customer experience

PDF Text Include

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Saved Links

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PDF Text Include

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Saved Links

One-time3
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$0.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$4.99
  • Pizza-Sized Tip$9.99

Questions

Is PDF Text Include free?
PDF Text Include costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saved Links free?
Saved Links costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do PDF Text Include or Saved Links have ads?
Neither PDF Text Include nor Saved Links shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Text Include or Saved Links?
PDF Text Include ships an update every 2 months, and Saved Links weekly. Most recently, PDF Text Include was updated on November 3, 2026 and Saved Links on November 3, 2026.

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