Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber vs Text Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Instantly translate text from images using your camera. Recognize and translate documents, signs, and more in over 90 languages. Edit, hear, and share your translated text easily.
- Text recognition from images
- Translation to over 90 languages
- Text-to-speech for translations
- Edit and share recognized text
- History of saved translations
- Offline translation options
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Download NOW the BEST Scan and Translate app in the WORLD and instantly translate business documents, contracts, homework assignments, menus, street signs and other images. GET MORE than 90 different languages which are available for translation! Scan & Translate app extracts texts from any printed sources: documents, books, signs, instructions or announcements and allows to immediately translate them to any of 90 languages. Take a picture of the text and after the text is recognized, you can immediately edit, hear, translate, share it on Facebook, Twitter, vKontakte or simply send by email or as SMS. Better and faster than any other similar product! 70% cheaper than any other similar app, offered by competitors! • Recognizes texts in more than 70 languages • Translates to more than 90 languages • Reads texts in more than 44 languages • Advanced optical character recognition technology for 79 languages, including Russian, English, German, Spanish, Greek, Turkish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, French ( Internet connection is required) • Full text translation for more than 90 languages (Internet connection is required) • Listen to the text that has been recognized and translated into more than 44 languages! • Edit the text, copy it to clipboard, and save in other apps • Share the text on Facebook, Twitter, VKontakte or send as SMS or by email • All texts are saved in History and can be later recovered at any time With Scan & Translate app you can easily scan and translate: • any paper documents • recipes from cookbooks • notes and letters • menus in restaurants, bars, and cafes • articles from magazines and newspapers • book parts • instructions and manuals • texts on product labels • road signs as well as signs in airports and stations • and many more... How to use the app: • Select the language of the original text as text recognition language. • Take a picture of the document (page, instruction, or any other text) • Press the "Scan" button • Recognized text will appear on the screen with an option to select the source language and the target (translation) language. • After you select the language, the original text will be automatically translated and will appear at the bottom of the screen. • To listen to the translation, press the "Voice" button Scan & Translate app will digitize and translate any printed text right on your device! *Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations (ex. number of daily translations), which are subject to change*** Take advantage of the Premium Features: - Unlimited translations - Ads-free translation experience For complete access to Scan & Translate and all language change features, you will need to allow access to the following: *Camera *Photos Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations (ex. number of daily text recognitions and translations), which are subject to change Сhoose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 1-year Subscription Subscription plans unlock: - Unlimited translations - Unlimited text recognitions - Offline Text Recognition - Offline translations - Ads-free translation experience - Snap Mode You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. EULA: https://datacomprojects.com/api/Eula?bid=com.translatoria.scanandtranslatefree Privacy Policy: https://datacomprojects.com/api/PrivacyPolicy?bid=com.translatoria.scanandtranslatefree
Text Reader
Extract and translate text from images, PDFs, and handwritten notes in over 100 languages. Features include text-to-speech and offline access, ideal for students, travelers, and professionals. Simplify your workflow and break language barriers.
- Advanced OCR text extraction
- 100+ language translations
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Offline mode access
- Share and save extracted text
- User-friendly interface
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Extract text from images and translate it into over 100 languages with Text Reader - Image to Text! Perfect for students, travelers, and professionals, this powerful iOS app uses advanced OCR technology to convert photos, PDFs, or handwritten notes into editable text. Instantly translate menus, signs, documents, or books with high accuracy. Boost productivity with features like text-to-speech, multi-language support, and seamless sharing. Download now to break language barriers and simplify your workflow! Key Features: ========== Advanced OCR: Scan and extract text from images, PDFs, or handwritten notes. 100+ Language Translations: Translate text instantly into over 100 languages. Text-to-Speech: Listen to extracted text in multiple languages. User-Friendly Interface: Easy scanning and editing for all users. Share & Save: Export text to apps or save as PDF/text files. Offline Mode: Access core features without an internet connection. Optimized for iOS, Text Reader is your go-to app for fast, accurate text extraction and translation. Whether you're studying abroad, traveling, or working on global projects, unlock the power of language with Text Reader today! Privacy Policy : https://forms.gle/fS6SVXiXdPF3TVkN7 Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Text Reader at none against Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber's shown. Text Reader also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 22). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Text Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber against 4.3 for Text Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber has 20K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber ships an update every 3 weeks, Text Reader every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber | Text Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (20K ratings) — better | 4.3 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aisberg Inc LLC | Bhavinkumar Satashiya |
Customer experience
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Text Reader
Bugs and requests
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't recognize certain languages
- Freezes on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- More language support
- Improved translation accuracy
- Unlimited free usage
- Clearer UI
Text Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
- Offline translate text 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 1 Month: translate offline3 Days trial$7.491 Month
- 3 Months Premium$12.993 Months
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- Offline translate text now3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Edit documents after save them$1.99
- PDF sharing$1.99
- 5 more recognition amounts$2.99
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- Unlock all$69.99
Text Reader
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Upgrade to Premium!$4.99
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