Comparison

Plain Text Paste vs ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

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

Head to head
About

Plain Text Paste

Effortlessly remove text formatting when copying and pasting. This utility allows you to convert rich text to plain text, ensuring consistent formatting across all your applications. You can also view and edit the clipboard content.

Highlights
  • Copy as plain text
  • Remove formatting from clipboard
  • View and edit clipboard text
  • Automatic formatting removal
  • Split view support
Features
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Copy as plain text right within your favourite apps!* Are you tired of pasting text into an app such as Mail, only to find that the text is too large or the wrong color? Using Plain Text Paste, you can now copy as plain text*, or remove formatting from the current clipboard content. All formatting (colors, fonts, and sizes) is automatically removed from the text in the clipboard. You can even view and edit the plain text currently in the clipboard with simple customizations such as removing newlines and uppercasing! How it works (easy way): 1. Highlight text 2. Tap "Share..." if available (if not, use steps below) 3. Tap "Copy Plain Text" 4. Paste the unformatted text into any app you wish Or (classic way): 1. Copy text from any app 2. Open Plain Text app 3. The text in the clipboard is automatically converted to plain text 4. Paste the unformatted text into any app you wish Take control of your clipboard by viewing and editing text, and clearing all formatting using Plain Text Paste. Notes: * The "copy within app" feature is not available in all apps. Please use "classic way" instead (see above). Disclaimer: App does not show original rich text. For illustrative purposes only. Second screenshot is showing the "Smart Copy" app to illustrate the "copy within app" feature.

About

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

Manage and organize scanned documents and images directly from your smartphone or tablet. This app allows for seamless sharing with other applications and cloud services, ensuring your important data is always accessible and securely stored.

Highlights
  • Scan documents from smartphone
  • Organize and manage scanned files
  • Create searchable PDF files with OCR
  • Access scanned images anywhere
  • Share scanned documents easily
  • Integrate with cloud services
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[What is ScanSnap Home?] ScanSnap Home is a data management app that lets you easily use "ScanSnap" image scanners from your iPhone or iPad. Even without a ScanSnap, you can capture paper documents using your smartphone's camera to save and use them as digital data. ScanSnap Home automatically converts paper documents, photos, and business cards into data that is easy to find, organized, and ready to use. ScanSnap Home works seamlessly with cloud services and various apps, allowing you to use your important information securely and conveniently from anywhere. When used with ScanSnap, ScanSnap Home supports even faster and higher-quality scanning. [New Feature: ScanSnap Camera Support] Now you can create scanner-quality images simply by taking a photo of a document with your smartphone. Whether you are on the go or at home, you can digitize documents on the spot even without a ScanSnap device. Thanks to the image processing and automatic processing technologies honed in the ScanSnap series, such as background removal, orientation correction, and automatic color detection, you can save paper documents in a clear and well-organized format. [Compatible Models] iX2500, iX1600, iX1500, iX1300, iX100 [ScanSnap Home Features] ・Use with just a smartphone Even without a ScanSnap device, you can scan paper using your smartphone's camera and manage your data. ・Easy scanning with just a smartphone When connected to ScanSnap, you can easily configure scan settings and perform scans from your smartphone. No computer is required. ・Automatic saving in the best format for your needs You can save files in formats suited to your needs, such as PDF or JPEG. ・OCR-based search You can perform full-text searches based on the recognized text. ・ScanSnap Go for iX2500 Simply hold your smartphone near the ScanSnap to connect, and the connection information is automatically deleted after use. ・Easy data search and viewing You can instantly search and view saved data, so you can make use of it even when you're on the go. ・Easy sharing through apps Easily share data through email, chat, and messenger apps. ・ScanSnap Cloud support Scanned data is automatically categorized into "Documents", "Business Cards", "Receipts", and "Photos", and can be saved to cloud services. Note: The ScanSnap Camera, OCR function, and ScanSnap Cloud service are only available in regions where the ScanSnap Cloud service is provided. https://www.pfu.ricoh.com/global/scanners/scansnap/scansnap-cloud/country.html [Recommended for users who want to...] ・Digitize paper documents without a scanner ・Scan without using a computer ・Check documents while on the go ・Easily share scanned data ・Manage business cards and documents digitally ・Organize information from paper documents so it can be searched right away ・Work primarily on a smartphone [System Requirements] The following are required to use this app. ・Wi-Fi environment for either a direct connection or a wireless LAN router ・Wi-Fi-enabled ScanSnap device (when using features that work with ScanSnap) Note: The ScanSnap Go feature is available only on the iX2500.

Screenshots

Plain Text Paste4 screens
ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR at Free against Plain Text Paste's $2.99. ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 26). Plain Text Paste's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR is free to download; Plain Text Paste costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR has 1.6K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Plain Text Paste's written reviews are positive against 40% of ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Text Paste ships an update every 5 months, ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Plain Text Paste versus ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain Text PasteScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (26 ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better40.3% of reviews
Number of ratings261.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB399 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas RossiPFU LIMITED

Customer experience

Plain Text Paste

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative15.2%

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

All ratings1,590 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative48.1%

Bugs and requests

Plain Text Paste

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to scanner via Wi-Fi
  • App fails to detect scanner on the network
  • Scanner gets locked in hotel Wi-Fi mode

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for more cloud storage options (e.g., iCloud)
  • Improve file naming and organization capabilities
  • Provide more scanning and editing options

In-app purchases

None

Plain Text Paste

No in-app purchases

None

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Text Paste free?
Plain Text Paste costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR free?
ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plain Text Paste or ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR?
ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR is rated higher. Plain Text Paste averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Plain Text Paste or ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR have ads?
Neither Plain Text Paste nor ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain Text Paste or ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR?
Plain Text Paste ships an update every 5 months, and ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Plain Text Paste was updated on October 1, 2026 and ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR on October 1, 2026.

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