Lens vs FastOCR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lens
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Discover the world around you with our AI-powered image recognition and object identification app. Simply scan an object with your camera or upload a photo from your gallery to receive detailed information in seconds. Using advanced artificial intelligence technology, the app can help identify a wide variety of objects and provide useful insights about what you see. Recognize and explore: - Food and dishes, including nutritional and calorie information - Plants and flowers - Animals and pets - Insects and bugs - Coins and collectibles - Cars and vehicle models - Antiques and historical items - Household devices and everyday objects - And many other categories The app is designed to make discovering new information simple, fast, and convenient. Whether you're curious about an object, researching a product, learning about nature, or exploring collectibles, powerful image recognition tools help you find answers quickly. Key Features: - AI-powered image recognition - Camera and gallery photo scanning - Detailed information about identified objects - Product and item discovery tools - Fast and accurate identification results - Support for multiple object categories - Clean and intuitive user interface Whether you're learning, exploring, shopping, or simply satisfying your curiosity, the app provides a smart and convenient way to identify objects and discover useful information. Disclaimer: This application is an independent third-party product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases: Weekly — $4.99 Monthly — $12.99 Yearly — $39.99 Lifetime — $59.99 Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nq0Z8ynT7ppadkVVLLWcSwXoL-sFdQcpGC0gq6AF4S0/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FastOCR
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FastOCR is a lightning-fast OCR scanner built for one thing: getting text out of images instantly. Point your camera at documents, notes, receipts, signs, screens, books, or handwritten text and extract it in seconds. No cluttered menus. No unnecessary features. Just a clean, fast experience designed to help you capture text and move on. Whether you're a student saving notes, a developer copying code, a professional scanning documents, or someone who simply hates retyping text manually, FastOCR keeps the process effortless. Features Instant text recognition Real-time camera scanning Import photos from gallery One-tap copy to clipboard Fast and lightweight Clean, minimal interface Accurate OCR powered for speed FastOCR is built for people who value speed, simplicity, and getting things done fast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FastOCR at none against Lens's 10. Lens's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Lens sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. FastOCR asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Lens | FastOCR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 263 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Hawkins | VINCENT WEI HON ZHENG |
In-app purchases
Lens
- Weekly3 variants$4.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- Weekly$5.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly$6.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
- Yearly$39.991 Year
FastOCR
No in-app purchases









