SmoothOCR vs CalcSpeed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmoothOCR
This application converts camera-captured text into editable digital text. It supports continuous scanning, multi-page management, and multilingual recognition, including Japanese vertical writing. Output options include text files, PDFs, and iCloud synchronization.
- Continuous text scanning
- Multi-page management
- Text editing
- TXT and PDF file export
- iCloud data synchronization
- Multilingual support
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This is an app that can convert characters shown on the camera into text. Features ・Continuous scanning is possible for the time being ・Can manage multiple pages at once ・Simple UI ·Multilingual ・Supports Japanese vertical writing Supported functions ・Text edit ・txt file output ・PDF file output ・Data synchronization between devices using iCloud Terms of service: https://note.com/wakaba_dev/n/nf2c276e954bc Tutorial: https://note.com/wakaba_dev/n/nc1cf9dd8b1a9
CalcSpeed
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Speed Calculator is a simple and fast calculator application. The formula you enter is calculated instantly and the results are displayed in real time. You can correct a wrong expression by moving the cursor over it. It can be used like spreadsheet software! Calculations can be easily performed even if you do not know how to use M+ or M- on a conventional calculator! Simply enter the formula as it is, and the calculation results will be displayed smoothly. *It is free, but ads will be displayed. You can save your calculation history! You can automatically save your past calculations and look back at them anytime, making it ideal for household budgeting, work, study, etc! Speed Calculator's main features -- Instantaneous display of calculation results (real-time calculation function) -- Simple and intuitive design makes it easy for anyone to use. -- Simple & intuitive design makes it easy for anyone to use. -- Universal app compatibility for both iPhone & iPad Download Speed Calculator now to manage your calculations smarter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CalcSpeed at Free against SmoothOCR's $3.99. CalcSpeed also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SmoothOCR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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
CalcSpeed is free to download; SmoothOCR costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmoothOCR ships an update fortnightly, CalcSpeed every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmoothOCR | CalcSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shinya Saito | 株式会社GalleryApp |
In-app purchases
SmoothOCR
No in-app purchases
CalcSpeed
No in-app purchases









