ScanBox vs Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ScanBox
Extract text from images, camera, and screenshots with a customizable scan box. Quickly copy specific information like prices, serial numbers, or QR codes. Supports multiple languages and offers offline functionality.
- Resizable scan box for precise text selection
- Extract text from camera, photos, and screenshots
- QR code and barcode scanning
- Offline text recognition
- Edit and copy extracted text
- Read text aloud
- Local scan history with search
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Scan only the text you want, frame it with a resizable scan box, tap once, and copy it. No wall of text to clean up. Works on camera, photos and screenshots, entirely on your iPhone. ScanBox gives you a scan box you can drag and resize. Put it over a price, a serial number, a single paragraph or a QR code, tap once, and just that is ready to use. WHAT'S NEW IN 1.3 ⢠QR codes and barcodes: ScanBox reads codes inside the scan box, from the camera and from photos. Each code gets a Copy button, and web links get a tap-to-Open button ⢠Search your history, ignoring case and accents ⢠Tap phone numbers, links, addresses and dates in your results to call, open, map or add them ⢠Edit captured text before you copy it; your edits are saved to history ⢠Read aloud with the on-device system voice ⢠Share sheet: choose "ScanBox" from Photos, Files or Safari images to read the text and copy it all, without opening the app. Scans from the share sheet are not saved to history ⢠Shortcuts: the "Extract Text from Image" action (iOS 16 or later) ⢠A simpler 3-step first-run guide TWO WAYS TO SCAN Camera: point at a menu, label, receipt, book page, sign or QR code. Move and resize the scan box to frame exactly what you need. Pinch to zoom from 1x to 6x and switch on the torch in dim light. Photos: import any picture or screenshot from your library. The same scan box appears over the image (it starts on the whole image) so you can narrow it to one line before you capture. WHY SCANBOX ⢠Scan box: drag, resize and capture only what is inside it ⢠Image to text from Photos and screenshots ⢠QR code and barcode reading ⢠Live camera scanning with torch and pinch-to-zoom (1x to 6x) ⢠13 OCR languages: English (US/UK), French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Russian and Ukrainian (these four need iOS 16 or later) ⢠Optional auto-copy: turn it on in Settings to send text to your clipboard the moment it is read ⢠Fast Mode for quick, everyday scans ⢠Copy or share the result to Messages, Mail, Notes or any app ⢠Local scan history with search, swipe to delete and Clear All ⢠Haptics you can switch off ⢠Tiny download - no bloat PRIVATE BY DESIGN ScanBox collects nothing. There is no account, no ads, no tracking, no analytics, no third-party SDKs and no network requests. Text is recognised on your device with Apple's Vision framework, and read aloud with the on-device system voice. Photos and camera frames are never saved or uploaded, and your history stays in the app's private storage on your iPhone. It works in airplane mode. GREAT FOR Receipts, menus, product labels, ingredient lists, serial numbers, price tags, business cards, street signs, whiteboards, book passages, neatly handwritten notes, QR codes, barcodes, and text inside screenshots - anything you would otherwise retype by hand. Free. No subscription. No sign-in.
Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox
This app offers a precise bubble level, accurate digital ruler, smart angle finder, and wireless inspection camera. It transforms your device into a versatile measurement tool for various DIY and professional tasks, all while prioritizing user privacy and offline functionality.
- 3-in-1 Spirit Level & Clinometer
- Accurate Digital Ruler
- WiFi Inspection Camera / Endoscope (Pro)
- Apple Watch Sync (Pro)
- AR Laser Level & Plumb Bob (Pro)
- Smart Protractor (Pro)
- Decibel Meter / Sound Level (Pro)
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The precise bubble level, accurate digital ruler, smart angle finder, and wireless inspection camera in one powerful app. Measure Assistant is the ultimate digital toolbox for DIYers, campers, contractors, and professionals. Whether you need to hang pictures perfectly straight, align your washing machine, level your RV / camper, measure dimensions, or inspect hard-to-reach areas ā Measure Assistant turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a reliable, high-precision measurement tool. Completely without annoying ads and data collection! HIGHLIGHTS & TOOLS: 3-in-1 Spirit Level & Clinometer: Use the classic 360° circular bubble level (surface level) for flat objects, or the tubular levels for precise edges and inclines. The perfect water level for any home improvement or woodworking project. Accurate Digital Ruler: Measure objects directly on your screen. The interactive calipers can be precisely calibrated to your iPhone's size for exact millimeter (mm) and inch measurements. WiFi Inspection Camera / Endoscope (Pro): No more working blind! Turn your phone into a wireless borescope. Place your iPhone in dark, tight spots (engines, pipes, behind cabinets) and stream the live video to a second device (iPad, second phone) via local WiFi. Remote flashlight control included! Apple Watch Sync (Pro): A true hands-free experience! Read the spirit level, tilt meter, and decibel meter live directly on your wrist. Synchronizes in real-time ā ideal when working under vehicles or heavy machinery. AR Laser Level & Plumb Bob (Pro): Project a virtual laser plumb line directly onto your walls using Augmented Reality (ARKit). Perfect for aligning tiles, pictures, and shelves over larger distances. Smart Protractor (Pro): Simply place your iPhone on any object or surface to measure the exact tilt angle and slope in degrees. Decibel Meter / Sound Level (Pro): Measure environmental noise and acoustic pollution in dB in real-time. Ideal for the workshop, construction site, or checking noise limits at the campsite. Premium Dark Mode: A high-contrast, OLED-optimized design that saves battery life and remains perfectly readable even outside in bright sunlight. 100% Privacy & Offline: No registration, no tracking, no ads. Your measurement data stays completely offline and only on your device. Turn your iPhone into the smartest measurement app in your toolbox. Download Measure Assistant for free today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox at 89% against ScanBox's 0%. Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). ScanBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScanBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScanBox ships an update every 4 months, Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanBox | Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews ā better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free ā better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neha Rathore | Marco Pohl |
Customer experience
ScanBox
Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox
In-app purchases
ScanBox
No in-app purchases
Bubble Level & Measure Toolbox
- PRO-Version$3.99
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