Comparison

TypeScan vs Focus Lens

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
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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 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

Focus Lens

Features
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Reuse the words in a screenshot without typing them again: import an image, recognize the text, then copy or export it. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Import photos and screenshots from your library β€’ Select multiple images β€’ Recognize text on device β€’ Review and select the result β€’ Copy text or export a TXT file β€’ Revisit recent recognitions on this device GET STARTED 1. Choose a photo or screenshot from your library. 2. Recognize the text and check it against the image. 3. Copy the words you need or export a TXT file. Current features require no account or purchase. Recognition depends on image clarity and content, so check important details against the source image. Open the app and start with the workflow that fits your next task.

Screenshots

TypeScan3 screens
Focus Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Lens at none against TypeScan's shown. TypeScan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Lens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TypeScan versus Focus Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeScanFocus Lens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhisa KobayashiηŽ‰ε‡€ ε΄”

In-app purchases

None

TypeScan

No in-app purchases

None

Focus Lens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TypeScan free?
TypeScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Lens free?
Focus Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TypeScan or Focus Lens have ads?
TypeScan shows ads; Focus Lens does not.
Which is updated more often, TypeScan or Focus Lens?
TypeScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Lens every 2 months. Most recently, TypeScan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Focus Lens on October 31, 2026.

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