Comparison

PDF Text Include vs TagDrawer

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

TagDrawer

Organize various content types like links, PDFs, images, and text using custom tags. Automatically creates a folder structure based on your tag input, making content retrieval simple and efficient.

Highlights
  • Organize URLs, PDFs, images, and texts
  • Custom tag system
  • Automatic folder structure generation
  • Easy content search
  • Supports various file types
Features
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Welcome to TagDrawer! TagDrawer is an app that helps you organize URLs, PDFs, images, and texts with custom tags to create a folder structure. How to Get Started: Share your content with TagDrawer. Enter a folder path like "Health/Exercise/LowerBody" in the tag field. The folder structure Health > Exercise > LowerBody will be created automatically. Search for tags anytime to find your content easily. Key Features: Supports various content: URLs / PDFs / Images / Texts / Files Automatically generates folder structures with simple tag inputs Easily manage and organize your content Start your journey to seamless content management with TagDrawer today!

Screenshots

PDF Text Include3 screens
TagDrawer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TagDrawer at 100% against PDF Text Include's 40%. TagDrawer also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). PDF Text Include's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

TagDrawer is free to download; PDF Text Include costs $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, TagDrawer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Text Include versus TagDrawer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Text IncludeTagDrawer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Wittrefactor979 Inc.

Customer experience

PDF Text Include

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

TagDrawer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PDF Text Include

No in-app purchases

None

TagDrawer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Text Include free?
PDF Text Include costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TagDrawer free?
TagDrawer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Text Include or TagDrawer have ads?
TagDrawer shows ads; PDF Text Include does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Text Include or TagDrawer?
PDF Text Include ships an update every 2 months, and TagDrawer weekly. Most recently, PDF Text Include was updated on September 3, 2026 and TagDrawer on June 1, 2026.

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