# A vs 文字認識

A and 文字認識 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

A ships an update every 5 days, 文字認識 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A | 文字認識 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asoft.iOS](https://appshunter.io/developer/562152712) | [Shigeaki Harada](https://appshunter.io/developer/897400523) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-note/id6449475653)

Organize notes by groups and categories with features like color-coding, photo and location attachments, and data export. Easily manage shopping lists, ideas, hobbies, and daily records. This app allows for secure backup and migration of your data.

**Highlights:** Group and category note management, Color-coding and icon settings, Attach photos and location data, Sort and search functionality, Data export and backup (.zip), File sharing and import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 文字認識

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textscanner/id6752209616)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A free?

A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 文字認識 free?

文字認識 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do A or 文字認識 have ads?

Both A and 文字認識 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, A or 文字認識?

A ships an update every 5 days, and 文字認識 every 9 days. Most recently, A was updated on September 30, 2026 and 文字認識 on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*