Comparison

TypeScan vs Image to Text

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

Head to head
About

TypeScan

Features
Read full description

【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 β€” 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 β€” start using right away TypeScan lets you extract text instantly from your camera or photos β€” 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 β€” one tap at a time.

About

Image to Text

Features
Read full description

The fastest way to convert images to text on your iPhone. Textora turns any photo, screenshot, or document into editable text in under a second. Just point your camera or pick an image from your gallery β€” the app extracts every word instantly and copies it to your clipboard automatically. No typing. No waiting. Just fast, accurate text extraction. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and point your camera at any text β€” or select a photo from your gallery 2. Textora instantly recognizes and extracts all text from the image 3. The extracted text is auto-copied to your clipboard with one tap options to share, save, or export WHAT YOU CAN SCAN - Photos of documents, books, and printed pages - Handwritten notes and letters - Receipts and invoices - Business cards and contact information - Screenshots from any app - Whiteboards and presentation slides - Street signs, menus, and labels - Any image with text β€” if you can photograph it, Textora can extract it KEY FEATURES Instant OCR Text Extraction Powered by advanced optical character recognition, Textora delivers accurate text extraction in under one second. No loading screens, no waiting. Auto-Copy to Clipboard Extracted text is automatically copied to your clipboard the moment processing is complete, with haptic feedback confirmation. Paste it anywhere immediately. Camera & Gallery Support Capture text in real time using your camera, or select any existing photo from your gallery. Both paths lead to instant results. Copy, Share & Save Once text is extracted, copy it again, share it to any app, save it for later, or export as a text file. Your text, your choice. Scan History Every scan is saved automatically. Search through past extractions to find exactly what you need β€” never lose extracted text again. 100% Private & Secure All text recognition happens entirely on your device. Your images and extracted text never leave your phone. No cloud processing, no data collection, no accounts required. Works Offline Full OCR functionality without an internet connection. Extract text anywhere β€” on a plane, in a basement, or off the grid. Fast & Lightweight Designed to launch fast and stay responsive. Textora is built for speed from the ground up β€” minimal app size, maximum performance. PERFECT FOR - Students β€” digitize textbook pages, lecture slides, and handwritten notes - Professionals β€” extract text from contracts, business cards, and documents - Researchers β€” capture quotes and references from printed sources - Travelers β€” read and translate signs, menus, and labels - Anyone who needs to get text out of an image quickly WHY TEXTORA? Most text scanner apps are bloated with features you don't need β€” PDF editors, cloud storage, translation engines, AI chatbots. Textora does one thing and does it better than anyone: converts images to text, instantly. We built Textora for people who value speed and simplicity. Open the app, scan, get your text, move on with your day. SUBSCRIPTION Textora is free to use with basic scans. Upgrade to Textora Pro for unlimited scans, batch processing, and advanced features. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: support@textora.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://textora.app/privacy

Screenshots

TypeScan3 screens
Image to Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TypeScan at none against Image to Text's 5. Image to Text's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Image to Text sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TypeScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Image to Text every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
TypeScan versus Image to Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeScanImage to Text
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhisa KobayashiElxan Quliyev

In-app purchases

None

TypeScan

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Image to Text

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Basic Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Basic Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$79.99

Questions

Is TypeScan free?
TypeScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Image to Text free?
Image to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TypeScan or Image to Text have ads?
TypeScan shows ads; Image to Text does not.
Which is updated more often, TypeScan or Image to Text?
TypeScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Image to Text every 5 days. Most recently, TypeScan was updated on November 8, 2026 and Image to Text on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons