Comparison

My Textract vs OCRForge

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

Head to head
About

My Textract

Features
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Need to translate a sign, menu, or document into another language? Just take a photo. Our app turns your camera into a smart tool: it scans printed text in any language, accurately extracts it, and translates it instantly. Key Features: Quick Capture: Open your camera and take a photo of the text. Text Recognition (OCR): Accurately extracts text using artificial intelligence. Instant Translation: Translate the extracted text into multiple languages. Saved History: View your previous translations at any time. Privacy First: Your images and text are not stored on external servers. Ideal for: International travel Document Translation School and Homework Support Download now and break language barriers with just one photo!

About

OCRForge

This tool uses advanced AI to quickly and accurately extract text from images or scanned documents. Save time by converting photos of receipts, notes, or signs into editable text for easy copying and sharing.

Highlights
  • Scan with camera
  • Import from photos
  • Smart OCR engine
  • History view
  • No ads
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Extract Text from Any Image with Ease. OCRForge is a powerful, lightweight text scanner that turns your photos into editable text in seconds. Whether you’re importing images or using your camera to scan documents, it makes text extraction fast, accurate, and simple. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs to grab text on the go — receipts, printed pages, study notes, signs, and more. Key Features: • Scan with Camera. Instantly capture and extract text from paper, signs, or handwritten notes. • Import from Photos. Select any image from your gallery and convert it to text with a tap. • Smart OCR Engine. Accurate and fast text recognition powered by advanced image processing. • History View. All scanned text is saved for later. Easily copy or share it whenever you need. • No Ads. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience.

Screenshots

My Textract4 screens
OCRForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Textract at none against OCRForge's 3. My Textract also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OCRForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. My Textract asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Textract ships an update every 4 days, OCRForge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
My Textract versus OCRForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TextractOCRForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Carlos Juarez HernandezMefjuDev LLC

In-app purchases

None

My Textract

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OCRForge

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • OCRForge Pro$4.99

Questions

Is My Textract free?
My Textract is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OCRForge free?
OCRForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Textract or OCRForge have ads?
Neither My Textract nor OCRForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Textract or OCRForge?
My Textract ships an update every 4 days, and OCRForge every 2 days. Most recently, My Textract was updated on October 8, 2026 and OCRForge on October 5, 2026.

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