# Text Recognition vs The Text Scanner Offline

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Text Scanner Offline at none against Text Recognition's 2. The Text Scanner Offline also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Recognition sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Text Scanner Offline asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Recognition | The Text Scanner Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ryo muranaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606480078) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Recognition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-recognition-ocr-scanner/id6473706737)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### The Text Scanner Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-text-scanner-offline/id6741057967)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Recognition free?

Text Recognition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Text Scanner Offline free?

The Text Scanner Offline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Text Recognition or The Text Scanner Offline have ads?

Both Text Recognition and The Text Scanner Offline show ads.

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