Comparison

SmoothOCR vs 123scannervault

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

123scannervault

Features
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123ScannerVault – Secure Document Scanner & Vault 123ScannerVault transforms your iPhone and iPad into a fast, private, and powerful document scanner. Scan, compress, organize, and protect your files—all in one beautiful, Apple-style app. Unlike other scanners, your data never leaves your device. Every scan is processed locally, secured with Touch ID/Face ID, and stored in encrypted folders you control. Key Features High-Quality Scanning – Automatic edge detection & image enhancement. Smart Compression – Reduce file sizes without losing quality. Organized Folders – Personal, Work, Financial, Medical & more. Multi-Page PDF Support – Combine multiple scans into one file. Quick Actions – Scan or import files in seconds. Privacy First – Local-only processing, zero cloud storage. Security Options – Lock folders & require authentication for export. Apple-Style Experience – Intuitive design with system-wide haptics & dark mode. Why Choose 123ScannerVault? Other apps upload your documents to external servers. 123ScannerVault never does—your sensitive information stays private, always on your device. Perfect For Receipts, contracts, and IDs Medical and financial records Students, professionals, and families Start scanning with peace of mind. Download 123ScannerVault today—your secure pocket scanner.

Screenshots

SmoothOCR4 screens
123scannervault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 123scannervault at Free against SmoothOCR's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

123scannervault is free to download; SmoothOCR costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SmoothOCR versus 123scannervault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmoothOCR123scannervault
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinya SaitoGoldmann LLC

In-app purchases

None

SmoothOCR

No in-app purchases

None

123scannervault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmoothOCR free?
SmoothOCR costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 123scannervault free?
123scannervault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmoothOCR or 123scannervault have ads?
Neither SmoothOCR nor 123scannervault shows ads.

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