Photo2Text vs Screeny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo2Text
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Transforming images into editable text using AI technology. Formats supported include TeX, Markdown, and more. Photo2Text can easily convert any image containing handwritten notes, printed documents, whiteboards, or text into neatly formatted text. Key Features: ● Smart OCR Technology: Utilizes Google's advanced Gemini AI for accurate text recognition in multiple languages. ● Markdown Format: Automatically converts text into properly formatted Markdown, including headings, lists, and emphasis. ● Batch Processing: Efficient batch processing feature allows multiple photos to be converted at once. ● Custom Prompts: Create personal conversion presets for different purposes (transcription, LaTeX, summarization). ● Offline History: Saves all conversions locally for easy access and search. ● Privacy-Focused: Photos are processed
Screeny
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Screeny is a powerful screenshot and image editor that transforms your captures into professional-quality visuals. KEY FEATURES Markup Tools Arrows, rectangles, freehand drawing, text, highlight, blur, and redact — everything you need to annotate your images clearly. Device Frames Add realistic iPhone frames (iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 14, iPhone SE) for App Store-ready screenshots and presentations. Custom Backgrounds Mesh gradients, 50+ color gradients, image and video backgrounds — fully customizable to match your style. Multi-Image Layout Side-by-side, stacked, and stitch modes to combine multiple screenshots into one clean image. Aspect Ratios Original (preserve native proportions), 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 9:16, and more — 12 presets to choose from. GIPHY Stickers Add animated stickers to make your images fun and expressive. Export Save as image or video. Create videos with zoom effects and smooth transitions. Upgrade to Screeny Pro to unlock all backgrounds, gradients, device frames, markup tools, multi-image layouts, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo2Text at none against Screeny's 2. Photo2Text also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). Screeny's advantage is 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. Screeny sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Photo2Text asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo2Text ships an update daily, Screeny every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo2Text | Screeny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naoki Takahashi | AlphaByte, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Photo2Text
No in-app purchases
Screeny
- Weekly Premium Access$1.997 Days
- Yearly Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year








