# Text Recognition vs BIGtime

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIGtime at none against Text Recognition's 2. BIGtime also leads on ads (none vs shown). Text Recognition's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price 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. BIGtime asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Recognition | BIGtime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ryo muranaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606480078) | [RYOJI FUJIMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786563890) |

## 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 |


### BIGtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigtime/id6799319100)

**Features:** 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 BIGtime free?

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

### Do Text Recognition or BIGtime have ads?

Text Recognition shows ads; BIGtime does not.

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