Comparison

Photo Text Scanner OCR vs TypeScan

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

Head to head
About

Photo Text Scanner OCR

Extract text from documents using your camera or photo library. Supports multiple languages for accurate recognition and includes a history function for easy document management. Ideal for business, study, and travel.

Highlights
  • Camera text capture
  • Photo library text recognition
  • Multilingual character recognition
  • Document history management
  • Digitize documents
Features
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This application dramatically streamlines document management in daily life and business. Camera capture function: Text information can be extracted from documents captured with a camera. Selection from photo library: If you have already taken photos or scanned documents, you can select them directly from your photo library for text recognition. This allows you to digitize the documents you need anytime, anywhere. Multilingual character recognition: Multiple languages are supported, including English, Japanese, Chinese, and French, allowing you to select the language of the document to be used for more accurate character recognition. It is ideal for use in global business situations, study abroad, and travel. Document management with history function: Recognized documents are saved as history in the app, making it easy to view and reuse previously scanned documents. You can keep important information close at hand at all times.

About

TypeScan

Features
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【Key Features of TypeScan】 - Accurately recognizes text from photos, camera, and files - Switch between preserving line breaks or combining into full text for share - Automatically detects URLs and lets you open them with a tap - Saves recognition history so you can revisit past scans anytime - Fully offline — no internet connection required - Clean, simple design for intuitive use - Select images directly within the app, with file support for smooth imports - No account or login required — start using right away TypeScan lets you extract text instantly from your camera or photos — fast, clean, and hassle-free. Whether you're scanning a printed document, a business card, or a sign, TypeScan turns any image into usable, editable text. Whether you’re digitizing notes or grabbing text from a receipt, TypeScan helps you get it done in seconds. Download TypeScan and make your camera smarter — one tap at a time.

Screenshots

Photo Text Scanner OCR2 screens
TypeScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TypeScan at none against Photo Text Scanner OCR's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Photo Text Scanner OCR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TypeScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Text Scanner OCR ships an update monthly, TypeScan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Photo Text Scanner OCR versus TypeScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Text Scanner OCRTypeScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaruki SugayaKazuhisa Kobayashi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Photo Text Scanner OCR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

TypeScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Text Scanner OCR free?
Photo Text Scanner OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypeScan free?
TypeScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Photo Text Scanner OCR or TypeScan have ads?
Both Photo Text Scanner OCR and TypeScan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Text Scanner OCR or TypeScan?
Photo Text Scanner OCR ships an update monthly, and TypeScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Text Scanner OCR was updated on November 4, 2026 and TypeScan on November 4, 2026.

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