Comparison

PDF Text Include vs Outspoken

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

Outspoken

This dictation keyboard works within any app on your iPhone, transcribing your speech directly into text fields on-device. It offers multiple speech engines and optional on-device translation for enhanced privacy and accuracy.

Highlights
  • On-device dictation keyboard
  • Works in any app with a text field
  • Multiple speech engine options
  • On-device translation and rewriting
  • Dictation history and settings companion app
  • Private by design, no network calls
Features
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A dictation keyboard for any app on your iPhone. Outspoken adds a custom keyboard with one big mic key — switch to it from any text field, tap, and speak. Your words are transcribed entirely on-device and typed right where your cursor is. WHY OUTSPOKEN • Works inside Messages, Mail, Notes, or any app with a text field — no copying and pasting between apps. • Choose your engine: Apple's built-in speech engine for instant results, Parakeet for near-instant accuracy across 25 languages, or Whisper Large v3 Turbo for the highest accuracy across 99 languages. • Optional on-device translation and rewriting refine your transcript before it lands in the text field — no network call, ever. • A companion app alongside the keyboard shows your dictation history and lets you fine-tune engines, rewriting personalities, and translation. OUTSPOKEN PRO Upgrade to Outspoken Pro for unlimited weekly dictation, every rewriting personality, your full dictation history, and Apple Watch dictation. Free stays free forever — 20 dictations a week, every transcription engine, translation, and the keyboard. Outspoken Pro is offered as auto-renewing monthly and yearly subscriptions, or a one-time lifetime purchase, billed through your Apple ID. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your voice and your words are processed entirely on your iPhone. We never see your audio or your transcripts — only anonymous usage counts (which engine, how long a dictation took), never what you said. The keyboard needs Full Access to share dictation sessions with the main app, and Microphone access to hear you. Neither is used to collect your content. Say it once. Outspoken types it — accurately, privately, instantly. Terms of Use: https://www.useoutspoken.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.useoutspoken.com/privacy

Screenshots

PDF Text Include3 screens
Outspoken4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Outspoken at Free against PDF Text Include's $4.99. Outspoken also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). PDF Text Include's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, ads 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

Outspoken is free to download; PDF Text Include costs $4.99 up front. Outspoken sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PDF Text Include asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Text Include ships an update every 2 months, Outspoken weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Text Include versus Outspoken: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Text IncludeOutspoken
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel WittDaniel James Tronca

Customer experience

PDF Text Include

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

Outspoken

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

PDF Text Include

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Outspoken

Subscriptions2
  • Outspoken Pro – Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Outspoken Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Outspoken Pro – Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PDF Text Include free?
PDF Text Include costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outspoken free?
Outspoken is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Text Include or Outspoken have ads?
Neither PDF Text Include nor Outspoken shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Text Include or Outspoken?
PDF Text Include ships an update every 2 months, and Outspoken weekly. Most recently, PDF Text Include was updated on November 3, 2026 and Outspoken on October 31, 2026.

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