Comparison

Big Text Reader vs Readable PDF Text Reader

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

Head to head
About

Big Text Reader

Features
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Having difficulty reading small text? BigTextReader can help you! Transform your iPhone into a powerful digital magnifier and text readerβ€”ideal for reading labels, menus, documents, and more. Key Features: Capture & Read: Simply tap the Capture & Read button to have your phone read the text aloud using built-in speech technology. Save: Save the capture text for later viewing. Live Text Magnifier: Zoom in on printed text using your camera β€” crystal clear even in low light. Who is it for? Seniors or individuals with low vision. People who need assistance with reading. Quick readers seeking instant text-to-speech. Daily use for reading small prints: medicine bottles, receipts, manuals, and more.

About

Readable PDF Text Reader

Features
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Readable PDF Text Reader is specifically designed to make PDFs and images easier to read on your iPhone. Send a PDF or image from Mail, Files, or another app, and Readable PDF extracts the text into a clean, comfortable reading view. It works with embedded PDF text and uses on-device OCR for scanned pages and images. Features: - Import PDFs and images from the share sheet - Import files directly from the app - Extract PDF text with on-device processing - OCR scanned pages and images - Adjust font size, line spacing, and reading theme - Search inside imported documents - Keep a local library of readable documents - Edit extracted text when OCR needs a correction - Reprocess documents with cleanup options Readable PDF is designed for people who receive PDFs that are awkward to read on a phone: attachments, scans, reports, forms, handouts, and other text-heavy documents. Note that images are not processed as a part of making the PDF readable. Documents are processed locally on your device. No account is required and no data is sent off device.

Screenshots

Big Text Reader4 screens
Readable PDF Text Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Readable PDF Text Reader at none against Big Text Reader's shown. Big Text Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Big Text Reader versus Readable PDF Text Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Text ReaderReadable PDF Text Reader
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergangadhar goudBRIAN RICHARD NERADT

In-app purchases

None

Big Text Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Readable PDF Text Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Text Reader free?
Big Text Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Readable PDF Text Reader free?
Readable PDF Text Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Text Reader or Readable PDF Text Reader have ads?
Big Text Reader shows ads; Readable PDF Text Reader does not.

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