Comparison

SmoothOCR vs CalcSpeed

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Continuous text scanning
  • Multi-page management
  • Text editing
  • TXT and PDF file export
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Multilingual support
Features
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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

About

CalcSpeed

Features
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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!

Screenshots

SmoothOCR4 screens
CalcSpeed2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CalcSpeed is free to download; SmoothOCR costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmoothOCR ships an update fortnightly, CalcSpeed every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
SmoothOCR versus CalcSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmoothOCRCalcSpeed
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinya Saito株式会社GalleryApp

In-app purchases

None

SmoothOCR

No in-app purchases

None

CalcSpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmoothOCR free?
SmoothOCR costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalcSpeed free?
CalcSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmoothOCR or CalcSpeed have ads?
CalcSpeed shows ads; SmoothOCR does not.
Which is updated more often, SmoothOCR or CalcSpeed?
SmoothOCR ships an update fortnightly, and CalcSpeed every 3 days. Most recently, SmoothOCR was updated on August 6, 2026 and CalcSpeed on September 9, 2026.

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