Comparison

Image to Text vs OCR

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

Head to head
About

Image to Text

This app uses OCR technology to extract text from images, photos, and PDF files. It can recognize both printed and handwritten text, supporting over 100 languages. Users can edit, share, and translate the extracted text, with options to scan multiple images and manage history.

Highlights
  • Extract text from images, photos, and screenshots
  • Convert handwritten notes to editable text
  • Extract text from PDF files
  • Scan multiple images simultaneously
  • Translate scanned text into 50+ languages
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Supports over 100 languages
Features
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Turn any photo, PDF, or handwritten note into editable text in seconds. Point your camera, tap scan — our AI-powered OCR does the rest, in 100+ languages. 4.5-star rated by users worldwide WHY IMAGE TO TEXT? • Scan anything — photos, screenshots, documents, books, whiteboards, receipts • Handwriting recognition — convert handwritten notes to clean, editable text • PDF support — extract text from entire PDF files and books • 100+ languages — auto-detected, no setup needed • Instant translation — translate any scan into 50+ languages • Batch scanning — process multiple images at once • Edit, copy, share — your text is ready to use anywhere • Scan history — every scan saved and searchable HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap a photo or import an image or PDF 2. AI extracts the text in seconds — even handwriting 3. Edit, translate, copy, or share it anywhere PERFECT FOR • Students — digitize lecture notes and textbook pages • Professionals — capture documents, contracts, and receipts • Travelers — scan and translate signs, menus, and forms • Anyone tired of retyping what's already written Your scans stay private. No account required to start scanning. Questions or ideas? We read every email — contact us anytime. --------------------------------------------- This app offers multiple in-app subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://blinixsolutions.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://blinixsolutions.com/terms-of-use/

About

OCR

This utility transforms your phone into a text scanner, enabling effortless OCR to extract text from images. It supports over 100 languages and offers features like editing, copying, and sharing extracted content.

Highlights
  • Extract text from images
  • Scan image history archive
  • Edit, copy, and share text
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Automatic language detection
  • Dark Mode
Features
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The Smart Text Recognizer employs machine learning APIs to swiftly scan and extract text from images. Transform your mobile device into a text scanner with this application. This tool empowers you to engage in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) directly on your phone, making text extraction from images effortless. STR represents a no-cost OCR solution designed for text scanning within images. Key Attributes of the Smart Text Recognizer OCR: ٭ Extraction of text from images ٭ Archive of scanned image history ٭ Editing, copying, and sharing of extracted text ٭ Dark Mode for user preference The OCR function of the Smart Text Recognizer encompasses a diverse range of languages, covering more than 100 options. The app automatically detects the language within your images. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/kgspolicy/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Image to Text4 screens
OCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OCR at none against Image to Text's shown. OCR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Image to Text's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Image to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OCR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OCR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image to Text has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image to Text ships an update every 4 weeks, OCR every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Image to Text versus OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage to TextOCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlinix Solutions Private LimitedBhavinkumar Satashiya

Customer experience

Image to Text

All ratings35 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

OCR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Image to Text

Subscriptions3
  • Montly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Discounted Plan$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
2 purchases

OCR

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Image to Text free?
Image to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OCR free?
OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Image to Text or OCR?
OCR is rated higher. Image to Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while OCR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Image to Text or OCR have ads?
Image to Text shows ads; OCR does not.
Which is updated more often, Image to Text or OCR?
Image to Text ships an update every 4 weeks, and OCR every 5 months. Most recently, Image to Text was updated on November 3, 2026 and OCR on November 3, 2026.

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