Handwriting to Text vs QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handwriting to Text
Instantly convert handwritten notes, recipes, or meeting scribbles into editable digital text. This app uses AI OCR to scan and recognize text from images in over 140 languages, allowing for quick editing and flexible export options.
- AI OCR handwriting recognition
- Scan and import images
- 140+ language support
- Edit and copy text
- Export as TXT or PDF
- One-tap camera capture
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Need to turn messy handwritten class notes, recipes, or meeting scribbles into clean, shareable text—instantly? handwritingOCR uses AI OCR models to scan, recognize, and convert handwriting & printed text from any image in over 140 languages. Whether you shoot a photo right inside the app or import from Photos, you’ll get crystal-clear, editable text in seconds. Features: One-Tap Camera & Import • Capture documents, whiteboards, or notebook pages in high resolution • Import existing photos or screenshots for lightning-fast OCR 140+ Language Recognition • English, Hindi, Gujarati, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic & more—perfect for students, travellers, researchers, and multilingual teams. Edit, Copy & Refine • Tap to copy plain text, and edit directly in-app before sharing. Flexible Export • Save results as TXT or high-fidelity PDF, share via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or any cloud drive. Ultra-Fast & Accurate • Cutting-edge AI models trained on diverse handwriting samples deliver industry-leading accuracy. How It Works • Open handwritingOCR and tap on the New button. • Tap Scan — our AI sharpens, crops, and recognizes handwriting automatically. • Edit or copy the extracted text, then export or share in your preferred format. • That’s it—paper to digital in under 10 seconds. We would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to us at support@aculix.com for feedback or any queries. Your usage of this app is governed by the following policies: Privacy Policy: https://legal.ocrx.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://legal.ocrx.app/terms-of-service Everything else is governed by the terms presented under Apple's End User License Agreement. Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Cheers! :)
QR
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QR Studio is the simplest, fastest QR code & barcode scanner—and the only one where you design codes that look like you. SCAN ANYTHING—FREE FOREVER • Live camera detection (QR, EAN-8/13, UPC, Code128, Code39, Data Matrix) • Product lookup (food, beauty, items, medications) • Import from photos • Safe link preview before opening DESIGN CODES THAT ARE YOURS • 3 free creations to start • Unlimited with Pro: all colors, markers, backdrops • Add your own photo in the center • 16 code types (WiFi, contact, event, social links) YOUR PRIVACY, ALWAYS • No accounts. No ads. No tracking. • All history stays on your phone • Open source available on GitHub PRO PLANS $1.99/month or $20 lifetime — cancel anytime. Privacy Policy - https://qr.danylokv.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use - https://qr.danylokv.workers.dev/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR at none against Handwriting to Text's 3. QR also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Handwriting to Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Handwriting to Text | QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aculix Technologies LLP | Viktoriia Kovalenko |
Bugs and requests
Handwriting to Text
Reported bugs
1 issue- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
1 request- Dark mode option
QR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Handwriting to Text
- handwritingOCR Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- handwritingOCR Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- handwritingOCR Annual$24.991 Year
QR
No in-app purchases









