Textscan OCR/PDF/email vs ToolsDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Textscan OCR/PDF/email
Easily extract and edit text from images using your device's camera or gallery. Convert images to editable text or PDF files, share via email, or have the text read aloud. Features intuitive design and fast, precise recognition.
- Scan text from images
- Edit recognized text
- Save as text or PDF
- Share via email
- Read text aloud
- Crop images
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TextScan - Fast text recognition and editing With the TextScan app you can easily scan, edit and further process text from images. Use the camera or load an image from the gallery to extract the text. You can then save the text, edit it, share it via email or have it read aloud. Features: 1. Load image: Select an image from the gallery or take a photo with the camera. 2. Crop Image: Easily crop the desired area of the image to scan only the relevant text. 3. Text Recognition (OCR): Convert the image into editable text and save the result as a text or PDF file. 4. Edit text: The recognized text can be further edited directly in the app and saved in various formats. 5. Share texts: Share the recognized text via email or other applications. 6. Read text: Have the recognized text read out to you by a selected voice. 7. Language and voice selection: Select the desired language and voice for the reading function. Advantages: • Intuitive user interface • Fast and precise text recognition • Multiple storage options (image, text, PDF) • Speech synthesis with customizable voice Download the TextScan app now and make processing text from images faster and easier!
ToolsDeck
This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for everyday tasks, including unit conversion, QR code management, time management, and health calculations. It's designed for students, office workers, and professionals to enhance efficiency and convenience with an intuitive interface and offline operation.
- Unit Converter
- QR Code Scanner & Generator
- Pomodoro Timer
- Password Generator
- Health Calculator
- File Converter
- Habit Tracker
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ToolsDeck: Your All-in-One Smart Toolbox Why download 17 separate apps when ToolsDeck puts every utility you need right in your pocket? From unit conversions to PDF editing, QR scanning to habit tracking, countdown events to flashlight, ToolsDeck is the only toolkit app you'll ever need. Every tool works 100% offline with zero ads, keeping your data private and your experience smooth. Perfect for students, professionals, travelers, and everyday life. 17 Powerful Tools Built In: Unit Converter: Convert 10+ categories: length, weight, temperature, volume, area, speed, time, data storage, energy, pressure and more. Real-time accurate results. QR Code & Barcode Scanner: Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes, generate your own codes for URLs, WiFi, contacts, text. Results auto-copied for quick sharing. Pomodoro Focus Timer: Beat procrastination with professional time management. Custom work/break intervals, task tracking, statistics, focus sounds, productivity insights. Password Generator: Create ultra-secure random passwords. Customize length, character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols), exclude ambiguous characters. Health Calculator: BMI, body fat, calorie counter, BMR, ideal weight, water intake recommendation. Your personal health management assistant. PDF Tools Suite: Merge, split, compress, rotate, encrypt, decrypt, add watermarks. Full-featured PDF editor with page preview and history. File Converter: Convert between PDF, TXT, HTML, Markdown formats. Batch support, large file processing, saved files management. Random Generator: Random numbers, dice roller, lottery quick pick, history saving. Perfect for decisions, games, giveaways. Spirit Level: Professional-grade precision bubble level using device sensors. Calibrate angles for hanging pictures, carpentry, construction. Color Picker: Identify colors from camera or photos, convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, HSV. Essential for designers and developers. Tip Calculator: Smart bill splitting, tip percentage slider, per-person breakdown. Dining and travel essential. Notepad & Notes: Quick notes, checklists, memos. Local storage, no login required, organized by date. Habit Tracker: Build good habits, break bad ones. Daily/weekly/monthly cycles, streak counter, progress charts, reminders, achievement badges. Timezone Converter: Compare times across world cities and time zones. Perfect for remote work, international calls, travel. Water Reminder: Stay hydrated! Custom daily goals, intake logging, hydration statistics, smart reminders. Countdown Timer: Count down to important events: birthdays, holidays, meetings, deadlines. Widget support, notifications, multiple events. Flashlight: Bright LED flashlight with adjustable brightness, SOS strobe mode, screen light option. Quick access from home screen. Customizable Layout: Reorder tools any way you like, pin favorites to top, hide tools you don't use. Your personalized toolbox. Why Choose ToolsDeck? 100% Offline & Private: All tools work without internet. Data stays on your device. No account needed. Beautiful & Intuitive: Clean modern interface, smooth animations, multiple themes including dark mode. 9 Languages Supported: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified & Traditional Chinese. Fast & Lightweight: Deferred loading technology, optimized performance, minimal battery usage, opens instantly. Regular Updates: New tools and improvements added constantly based on user feedback. Perfect For: Students: Calculators, converters, notes, Pomodoro focus Professionals: PDF tools, file converter, timezone for work Travelers: Tip calculator, unit converter, QR scanner, flashlight Designers/Developers: Color picker, password generator Everyday Life: Habit tracker, water reminder, countdown, notepad, level Health & Fitness: BMI, calorie counter, water tracking Download ToolsDeck today and turn your phone into a Swiss Army knife of productivity! Your all-in-one toolkit awaits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Textscan OCR/PDF/email at none against ToolsDeck's shown. Textscan OCR/PDF/email also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ToolsDeck's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Textscan OCR/PDF/email against 5.0 for ToolsDeck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Textscan OCR/PDF/email ships an update every 9 months, ToolsDeck every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Textscan OCR/PDF/email | ToolsDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerhard Lentschik | 智慧 李 |
Customer experience
Textscan OCR/PDF/email
ToolsDeck
In-app purchases
Textscan OCR/PDF/email
No in-app purchases
ToolsDeck
No in-app purchases
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