Comparison

HalfMoon Browser vs Screenshot to Text

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

Head to head
About

HalfMoon Browser

Features
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A browser that lets you do everything with one hand. HalfMoon Browser is a lightweight web browser specifically designed for one-handed operation on iPhones. It consolidates operations such as back, search, and tab switching into a "dial" accessible from the edge of the screen, aiming for ultimate comfort by allowing you to complete browsing with just your thumb. ■ Unique dial operation for one-handed use Place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen, and a semi-circular dial will unfold. Simply slide your finger up or down and release to execute the desired function. • Back / Forward / Home • New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab • Search / URL Input • Add Bookmark • Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page • Remove Ads / Share / In-page Search / Auto-scroll / Settings (submenu) Even on larger devices, there's no need to stretch your finger to the center or top of the screen. ■ Extensive customization to create your own preferences The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings. • Add, delete, and rearrange items • Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands) • Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching) • Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x • Adjust haptic feedback intensity ■ Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure. • Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level • Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen • Layer 3: Detection bypass (prevents "Please unblock ads" warnings and automatic ad reloads) Furthermore, ads that were not completely blocked by the filter can be manually removed with a single tap from the "Remove Ads" submenu. Hidden selectors are remembered per site, so they will be hidden from the start the next time you open the site. ■ Other Features • Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID) • Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display) • Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%) • Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device) • Site Data / Download / History Management ■ About the Pro Version Almost all features of HalfMoon Browser are available for free. If you like it, please support us by purchasing the Pro version. The following features are unlocked with a one-time purchase: • Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each • Favorites exclusive to Private Mode ■ Privacy This app does not send user browsing data to the developer's servers. History, bookmarks, and passwords are all stored on your device. We do not use analytics tools, crash report SDKs, or collect advertising IDs (IDFA).

About

Screenshot to Text

Features
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Pick a few screenshots and get one clean text, in the order you chose. Scrolling screenshots always overlap at the top and bottom. Joining them plainly repeats the same lines. The app compares the end of each image with the start of the next one and keeps the overlapping lines only once. It tells you how many lines it merged. - Pick several images at once, in your order. Reorder them any time. - Choose how pages are separated: no break, blank line, rule, or a numbered heading. - Edit the result on the spot, then copy the whole thing with one tap, or export a .txt file. - Your latest 100 texts stay in the app, and you can search them by their words later. Text recognition runs entirely on your iPhone. Your images and your text are never sent anywhere. No account, no sign-in. You can pick up to 10 images at a time. An ad may appear after a conversion (never on your first one). Premium (one-time purchase): buy once, keep it forever. No ads, and up to 100 images at a time. Privacy Policy: https://appricot-jp.github.io/privacy/yosetext/

Screenshots

HalfMoon Browser4 screens
Screenshot to Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HalfMoon Browser at none against Screenshot to Text's shown. Screenshot to Text's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screenshot to Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HalfMoon Browser ships an update fortnightly, Screenshot to Text every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HalfMoon Browser versus Screenshot to Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfMoon BrowserScreenshot to Text
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKotaro TominagaAppricot Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
  • Pro 版へアップグレード$1.99
1 purchases

Screenshot to Text

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screenshot to Text free?
Screenshot to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HalfMoon Browser or Screenshot to Text have ads?
Screenshot to Text shows ads; HalfMoon Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, HalfMoon Browser or Screenshot to Text?
HalfMoon Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Screenshot to Text every 5 days. Most recently, HalfMoon Browser was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screenshot to Text on October 24, 2026.

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