Comparison

Text Finder vs OpenFile

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

Head to head
About

Text Finder

Features
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TextFinder is a versatile mobile app that allows you to recognize text in images, convert written expressions into PDF documents, and quickly capture information by scanning QR codes. With its user-friendly interface and powerful OCR technology, TextFinder helps you save time on text recognition tasks. Its PDF conversion feature digitizes your documents, and the QR code scanner lets you swiftly access various information. Managing digital texts has never been easier with TextFinder

About

OpenFile

Instantly preview over 100 file formats on your iPhone or iPad without uploads or accounts. Explore 3D models, code, documents, databases, and more with built-in developer tools for advanced file analysis. Prioritizes privacy with on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Preview 100+ file formats
  • On-device processing, no uploads
  • Interactive 3D model viewer
  • Syntax highlighting for code
  • Browse and query SQLite databases
  • Built-in developer tools (Hex Inspector, Compare Files)
  • Integrates with Files app and Share Sheet
Features
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Open, preview, and explore over 100 file formats — right on your iPhone or iPad. No uploads, no account, no setup. Just tap a file and see it instantly. RICH FORMAT PREVIEWS Every format gets a purpose-built viewer: • 3D Models — Rotate and zoom glTF, OBJ, STL, PLY, and more in an interactive viewer • Code — Syntax highlighting for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, and 20+ languages • Databases — Browse SQLite tables, run SQL queries, and explore schema • Documents — Read PDFs, EPUB books, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files • Archives — Explore ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, and ISO contents without extracting • Audio & Video — Play MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP4, MOV, MKV, and more • Data Formats — View JSON, YAML, XML, CSV, Parquet, and Jupyter notebooks • Geospatial — Visualize GeoJSON, GPX, and KML on interactive maps • Fonts — Preview OpenType and TrueType font files • Images — View JPEG, PNG, GIF, HEIC, WebP, PSD, and SVG BUILT-IN DEVELOPER TOOLS Go beyond viewing with 10 built-in tools: • Hex Inspector — View raw file bytes • Compare Files — Side-by-side diff • Checksum — Calculate MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashes • Extract Text — Pull text from any document • Export as PDF — Convert any preview to PDF • Base64 — Encode and decode • Pretty Print — Format JSON, XML, HTML, and CSS • Text Statistics — Word count, line count, reading time • File Identification — Detect the true file type from magic bytes PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device. Files are never uploaded. No account is needed. No tracking. WORKS WITH YOUR WORKFLOW • Open files directly from the Files app or Share Sheet • Browse iCloud Drive • Track recently opened files and pin your favorites • Search your file history Works on iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Text Finder4 screens
OpenFile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Finder at none against OpenFile's 2. Text Finder also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. OpenFile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Text Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Text Finder versus OpenFile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText FinderOpenFile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHatice DilmacLife Utility Apps, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Text Finder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenFile

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Text Finder free?
Text Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenFile free?
OpenFile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Finder or OpenFile have ads?
Neither Text Finder nor OpenFile shows ads.

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