Comparison

Vox.md vs Scan Copy Text

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

Head to head
About

Vox.md

Quickly capture text, links, photos, files, scans, sketches, and voice notes directly into your Obsidian vaults or Markdown folders. Organize content effortlessly with customizable presets for different workflows. Enjoy private voice transcription and plain file output for maximum compatibility.

Highlights
  • Capture text, links, photos, files, scans, sketches, and voice
  • On-device OCR document scanning
  • Customizable capture presets for workflows
  • Private voice transcription with multiple engine options
  • Plain Markdown file output for no lock-in
  • Integration with Obsidian vaults
  • Capture from Share Sheet, widgets, Shortcuts, and Apple Watch
Features
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Vox.md is a local-first quick capture app for Obsidian vaults and Markdown folders. Send text, links, photos, files, document scans, sketches, and voice to the right note without stopping to organize first. CAPTURE MORE THAN VOICE Add typed Markdown, a URL, photos or screenshots, files, a document scanner with on-device OCR, a sketch, or a voice recording. Combine several items in one capture, preview the result, then save it as plain Markdown. SEND IT WHERE IT BELONGS Capture Presets remember the destination and formatting for workflows such as your inbox, journal, task list, or meeting notes. Create a note, append or prepend to an existing file, insert beneath a heading, or write to rolling daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly notes. Each preset can keep its own template, metadata, attachment folder, filename rules, placement, and processing preferences. Override a destination or template for one capture without changing the preset. CAPTURE FROM MORE PLACES Use Vox.md from the app, Share Sheet, custom keyboard, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Shortcuts, or Apple Watch. Pending and failed deliveries remain available for retry, so a temporary folder permission or sync issue does not lose your work. PRIVATE VOICE TRANSCRIPTION Transcribe speech into text on your device with Apple Speech, Whisper, or Parakeet, depending on your settings and device. Audio and transcripts are never sent to Vox.md servers. Use offline dictation and voice typing from the custom keyboard, record on Apple Watch, or export transcripts as TXT, Markdown, JSON, or YAML. PLAIN FILES, NO LOCK-IN Vox.md writes standard Markdown to the folders and Obsidian vaults you choose. You do not need an account or a proprietary notes database. Your files remain readable in any Markdown app. New Capture and transcription require paid access. Choose Individual or Family: weekly, yearly, or lifetime. Eligible subscriptions include a seven-day free trial, then renew automatically at the displayed price until canceled in Apple Account settings. Existing purchases remain valid. Viewing and exporting existing history require no new purchase. PRIVACY Capture contents are processed on your device and saved or sent only to destinations you explicitly configure. This version removes custom app usage analytics and advertising attribution. Optional HTTP delivery sends the capture payload to your chosen endpoint; model downloads, quotes, and other connected features are described in the Privacy Policy. Permissions are requested for the capture features you choose. Earlier versions and retained service records are covered separately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://vox.isolated.tech/privacy.html

About

Scan Copy Text

Features
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Scan Copy Text Turn any image into editable text instantly. Scan Copy Text uses advanced OCR technology to extract text from documents, receipts, business cards, book pages, signs, and more with just one tap. Scan or Upload Capture with your camera or pick any image from your photo library. Our OCR engine, powered by Apple's Vision framework, delivers accurate results in seconds. Copy, Share and Save Copy extracted text to your clipboard instantly. Share to Notes, Messages, Email, or any app. Save scans to your personal History for quick access later. Export as PDF Transform your scanned text into a clean, formatted PDF document perfect for work, study, or archiving important information. QR and Barcode Scanner Scan any QR code or barcode in seconds. Open links, copy data, or share results effortlessly. Everything runs on your device. Your photos and scanned text are never sent to any server. Complete privacy, guaranteed. Scan History All your scans are organized and saved automatically. Browse and revisit any past scan anytime. No Sign-Up. No Ads. Open the app and start scanning immediately. Clean, simple, and distraction-free. Privacy Policy: https://appsengin.com/privacyscancopytext.html Terms of Use: https://appsengin.com/termofservicescancopytext.html

Screenshots

Vox.md4 screens
Scan Copy Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Vox.md at 4 against Scan Copy Text's 2. Vox.md also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Vox.md sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Scan Copy Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vox.md versus Scan Copy Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVox.mdScan Copy Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody Russell BontecouMuhammad Zain ul abideen

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Vox.md

Subscriptions4
  • Individual Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Family Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Individual Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Family Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Vox.md Family Upgrade$39.99
  • Voxboard Unlimited$49.99
  • Vox.md Family Unlimited$89.99
3 purchases

Scan Copy Text

Subscriptions2
  • Scan Copy Text$4.991 Month
  • Scan Copy Text$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scan Copy Text$34.99

Questions

Is Vox.md free?
Vox.md is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Copy Text free?
Scan Copy Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vox.md or Scan Copy Text have ads?
Neither Vox.md nor Scan Copy Text shows ads.

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