Image to Text vs Nova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Image to Text
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The fastest way to convert images to text on your iPhone. Textora turns any photo, screenshot, or document into editable text in under a second. Just point your camera or pick an image from your gallery — the app extracts every word instantly and copies it to your clipboard automatically. No typing. No waiting. Just fast, accurate text extraction. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and point your camera at any text — or select a photo from your gallery 2. Textora instantly recognizes and extracts all text from the image 3. The extracted text is auto-copied to your clipboard with one tap options to share, save, or export WHAT YOU CAN SCAN - Photos of documents, books, and printed pages - Handwritten notes and letters - Receipts and invoices - Business cards and contact information - Screenshots from any app - Whiteboards and presentation slides - Street signs, menus, and labels - Any image with text — if you can photograph it, Textora can extract it KEY FEATURES Instant OCR Text Extraction Powered by advanced optical character recognition, Textora delivers accurate text extraction in under one second. No loading screens, no waiting. Auto-Copy to Clipboard Extracted text is automatically copied to your clipboard the moment processing is complete, with haptic feedback confirmation. Paste it anywhere immediately. Camera & Gallery Support Capture text in real time using your camera, or select any existing photo from your gallery. Both paths lead to instant results. Copy, Share & Save Once text is extracted, copy it again, share it to any app, save it for later, or export as a text file. Your text, your choice. Scan History Every scan is saved automatically. Search through past extractions to find exactly what you need — never lose extracted text again. 100% Private & Secure All text recognition happens entirely on your device. Your images and extracted text never leave your phone. No cloud processing, no data collection, no accounts required. Works Offline Full OCR functionality without an internet connection. Extract text anywhere — on a plane, in a basement, or off the grid. Fast & Lightweight Designed to launch fast and stay responsive. Textora is built for speed from the ground up — minimal app size, maximum performance. PERFECT FOR - Students — digitize textbook pages, lecture slides, and handwritten notes - Professionals — extract text from contracts, business cards, and documents - Researchers — capture quotes and references from printed sources - Travelers — read and translate signs, menus, and labels - Anyone who needs to get text out of an image quickly WHY TEXTORA? Most text scanner apps are bloated with features you don't need — PDF editors, cloud storage, translation engines, AI chatbots. Textora does one thing and does it better than anyone: converts images to text, instantly. We built Textora for people who value speed and simplicity. Open the app, scan, get your text, move on with your day. SUBSCRIPTION Textora is free to use with basic scans. Upgrade to Textora Pro for unlimited scans, batch processing, and advanced features. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: support@textora.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://textora.app/privacy
Nova
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Nova - Next-Generation AI Note-Taking Let your thoughts shine like a nova. Nova redefines your note-taking experience. 【Core Features】 AI Smart Assistant • Auto-organize note structure • Extract key points intelligently • Generate content summaries • Writing suggestions & inspiration Efficient Capture • Minimalist interface, focus on creation • Markdown support • Multimedia content • Voice-to-text Intelligent Search • Full-text quick search • AI semantic understanding • Smart tag categorization Data Sync • Seamless iCloud sync • Real-time multi-device access • Encrypted data storage • Complete privacy protection Personalization • Multiple theme styles • Customizable font sizes • Dark mode support 【Use Cases】 • Meeting notes • Study notes organization • Creative idea capture • Reading reflections • Project task management • Daily journaling 【Why Choose Nova】 Traditional note apps only record. Nova makes AI your thinking partner. Whether it's meeting minutes, study notes, or sudden inspiration, Nova helps you capture quickly, organize smartly, and review easily. Let every idea shine like a nova --- 【Privacy Commitment】 We respect your privacy. All data is stored only on your device and iCloud. We cannot access any of your note content. 【Requirements】 • Requires iOS 13.0 or later • Compatible with iPhone, iPad Subscription Terms and Unsubscribe Auto-Renewal Subscription Terms: 1. You can use all paid features and privileges after your subscription is successful. 2. Your subscription will be automatically renewed after 3 days of free trial. 3. If you want to cancel, please turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription. 4. Cancel: Click on "Set up iTune Store and App Store" - "Apple ID" - "View Apple ID" - "Subscription" to cancel your APP Auto Renewal Member Subscription. 5. Subscription fee: Will be charged through the paid channel bound by your iTunes account. By clicking the button on the page, you agree with us Terms of Use https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnZNRVlTYXJDelB3 Privacy Policy https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQmJEaWZPZFpydWdK Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Image to Text at every 4 days against Nova's every 2 weeks. Nova's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Image to Text sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nova sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Image to Text ships an update every 4 days, Nova every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Image to Text | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elxan Quliyev | 鹏宇 王 |
In-app purchases
Image to Text
- Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Basic Monthly$5.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Basic Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$79.99
Nova
- Nova Pro weekly subscription$3.997 Days
- Nova Pro Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
- Nova Pro Premium Yearly$69.991 Year









