Comparison

PDF Text Include vs Best Calendar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ Drop it like it’s hot: Drag and drop your file into the application window or on the app icon β€’ The more the merrier: Batch process multiple files or contents of folders β€’ Intelligent character recognition (ICR): Files are being processed using advanced optical character recognition (OCR) β€’ 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 β€’ Automate your workflow: Make use of the included Shortcuts actions and easily integrate character recognition into your workflow β€’ 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 β€’ Typed or handwritten: Recognizes all kinds of fonts including handwritten text using modern machine learning β€’ Privacy: Everything is being processed entirely on your device, no internet connection is required

About

Best Calendar

Features
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A modern, beautiful, and unique calendar designed specifically for iPhone and very easy to use. Has day, week, month, and year views. Also includes an innovative clock view making day planning easy. Fast and easy navigation and built for any number of calendars and events on any size screen. Supports large text sizes for easy viewing and with a georgeous dark mode.

Screenshots

PDF Text Include3 screens
Best Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Best Calendar at every 3 weeks against PDF Text Include's every 2 months. PDF Text Include's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

PDF Text Include costs $4.99 and Best Calendar $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Text Include ships an update every 2 months, Best Calendar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
PDF Text Include versus Best Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Text IncludeBest Calendar
Price$4.99$4.99
Positive reviews40.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel WittErik Jensen

In-app purchases

None

PDF Text Include

No in-app purchases

None

Best Calendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Text Include free?
PDF Text Include costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Best Calendar free?
Best Calendar costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Text Include or Best Calendar have ads?
Neither PDF Text Include nor Best Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Text Include or Best Calendar?
PDF Text Include ships an update every 2 months, and Best Calendar every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Text Include was updated on November 3, 2026 and Best Calendar on October 30, 2026.

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