Scan Text vs FileBus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Scan Text
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Turn images into editable text in seconds. β’ Scan documents using camera or photos β’ High-accuracy OCR recognition β’ Select, copy, and edit text easily β’ No scan limits Privacy Policy: https://toolxu.cn/scan-text/privacy-policy.html Terms of UseοΌhttps://toolxu.cn/scan-text/terms-of-use.html
FileBus
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FileBus is a powerful cross-platform file transfer application that makes sharing files within your local network simple, fast, and secure. Whether transferring data between different devices or operating systems, FileBus handles it effortlessly, allowing files to flow freely across your devices. Key Features: Cross-Platform Support: Seamless transfers between any devices, breaking down ecosystem barriers with no data usage. Original Quality Transfer: Photos transfer without compression, maintaining original quality. Say goodbye to image and video compression while preserving precious memories intact. Privacy and Security: All data transfers only within your local network without passing through any third-party servers for enhanced peace of mind. Device Pairing: Pair devices through QR code scanning or pairing codes, ensuring transfers only to trusted devices. Transfer Types: Support for sending files, folders, media libraries (photos/videos), plain text messages, and clipboard content. High-Speed Transfer: Point-to-point high-speed transfers over local network, fast and data-free, unaffected by internet speed. Lightning-Fast Experience: Automatically discover nearby devices, send files, folders, or text messages with one tap. Simple and Intuitive: Clean interface with easy file selection, supporting batch selection and share extensions for smooth operation. Download FileBus now and experience more efficient file transfers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FileBus at 4 against Scan Text's 2. FileBus also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scan Text ships an update fortnightly, FileBus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan Text | FileBus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εΏε εΎ | Shenzhen Qirat Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Scan Text
No in-app purchases
FileBus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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