Comparison

Apowersoft Screenshot vs Magic Scan

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

Head to head
About

Apowersoft Screenshot

Capture and edit long screenshots, extract text with OCR, and share files wirelessly between devices. Annotate images, redact sensitive information, and scan documents with ease. Offers a suite of practical image editing and utility tools.

Highlights
  • Create long screenshots
  • OCR text extraction
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Smart redaction
  • Image annotation
  • Document scanning
  • Clipboard sync
Features
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Create long screenshots, edit images and share across devices with Apowersoft Screenshot. Save conversations, articles and tutorials in full, then annotate, extract text or scan documents on iPhone and iPad. Share files over Wi-Fi and sync copied text between connected iPhones and iPads. TWO WAYS TO MAKE LONG SCREENSHOTS Combine overlapping screenshots with automatic overlap detection. Use automatic ordering, rearrange images yourself, and fine-tune joins when needed. Or start a screen recording, scroll through the content you want to keep, and turn the recording into a long image. You can also import an existing recording, adjust the time range, and crop the final result. FILE TRANSFER OVER WI-FI Share screenshots, photos, videos and files between iPhone and iPad on the same Wi-Fi network. Connect using nearby device discovery, a QR code or an address. Computers and other devices can upload, preview and download files in a browser, with no client app to install. CLIPBOARD SYNC Connect two iPhones or iPads running this app, then enable clipboard sync for that device and allow paste access. Copy text or a link in another app and return here to sync the new content to your connected device. Keep the app in the foreground while transferring files or syncing your clipboard. SMART REDACTION BEFORE YOU SHARE Automatically detect faces and potentially sensitive text, including phone numbers and email addresses. Review detected areas, add your own selections, and use solid covers, pixelation, or blur. Always check the finished image before sharing. ANNOTATE AND EDIT Add text, arrows, shapes, freehand drawings, and numbered steps. Crop screenshots, highlight important details, and create clear instructions or visual feedback. COPY TEXT WITH OCR Extract text from screenshots, photos, and scanned pages, or recognize text with your camera. Copy the results into notes, messages, and documents without retyping. SCAN DOCUMENTS AND ID CARDS Scan paper documents or import photos, adjust page edges, enhance readability, and organize multiple pages. Export scans as PDF or image files. Place the front and back of an ID card on one page and add a custom text watermark. COLLAGES AND IMAGE LAYOUTS Arrange images in a grid, stitch pictures together or create before-and-after comparisons. Resize images, split them into a 3 × 3 grid or divide a long image into pages for sharing. MORE PRACTICAL TOOLS Compress images, prepare ID photos with background and size options, read QR codes from images, and create QR codes from text or links. Keep the full context. Make the details clear. Share the result. Some features and export options require a paid membership.

About

Magic Scan

This app uses your device's camera to instantly extract text from printed sources like documents, books, and signs. It offers on-device translation, text-to-speech, and smart entity detection for actionable information. Scans are saved locally for privacy and can be shared as styled images.

Highlights
  • Live camera OCR
  • Smart entity detection
  • On-device translation
  • Text-to-speech
  • Share as image
  • Local scan history
Features
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The FREE and powerful text scanner powered by Apple Intelligence. Point your camera at any printed text — documents, books, signs, receipts — and Magic Scan extracts it instantly using on-device OCR. No cloud APIs, no sign-in, fully private. LIVE CAMERA OCR See text detected in real-time as you point your camera. Yellow bounding boxes highlight every word. Tap to capture — with haptic feedback and a flash animation. SMART ENTITY DETECTION Magic Scan automatically finds actionable information in your scans: • Phone numbers — tap to call • Addresses — tap to open in Maps • URLs — tap to open in Safari • Dates — tap to add to Calendar APPLE TRANSLATION Translate scanned text on-device using the native iOS Translation framework. Private, fast, no API keys required. TEXT-TO-SPEECH Hear any scanned text read aloud with one tap. Perfect for accessibility or hands-free use. SHARE AS IMAGE Export any scan as a beautifully styled card image. Share via AirDrop, Messages, social media, or save to Photos. SCAN ANYTHING • Receipts, invoices, and accounting documents • Recipes from cookbooks • Notes, letters, and certificates • Whiteboard discussions and meeting notes • Business cards and contact info • Restaurant menus • Magazine and newspaper articles • Book pages and passages • Instructions and product labels • Road signs, airport signs, and station boards • And much more... SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved locally on your device. Swipe to delete, browse anytime. Your data never leaves your phone. SCAN STATISTICS See word count, character count, and estimated reading time for every scan. DARK MODE Full dark mode support with adaptive colors that look beautiful day and night. PREMIUM Remove ads with a one-time purchase. That's it — no subscriptions, no hidden fees. PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device using Apple Vision and Apple Translation. No data is sent to any server. No account required. Permissions needed: • Camera — to scan text from printed sources • Photos — to scan text from images in your library Magic Scan — the smartest way to digitize the world around you.

Screenshots

Apowersoft Screenshot4 screens
Magic Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Scan at 88% against Apowersoft Screenshot's 40%. Apowersoft Screenshot's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Apowersoft Screenshot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Magic Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apowersoft Screenshot ships an update weekly, Magic Scan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Apowersoft Screenshot versus Magic Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApowersoft ScreenshotMagic Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApowersoft LimitedWaltsoft Inc

Customer experience

Apowersoft Screenshot

Written reviews101 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral16.8%
Negative43.6%

Magic Scan

All ratings30 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Apowersoft Screenshot

Subscriptions4
  • Screenshot Personal (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • Screenshot Personal (Yearly)$39.991 Year
  • Screenshot Commercial Monthly$49.991 Month
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  • Screenshot Commercial (Yearly)$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Magic Scan

One-time1
  • Magic Scan Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Apowersoft Screenshot free?
Apowersoft Screenshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Scan free?
Magic Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apowersoft Screenshot or Magic Scan have ads?
Neither Apowersoft Screenshot nor Magic Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apowersoft Screenshot or Magic Scan?
Apowersoft Screenshot ships an update weekly, and Magic Scan every 2 months. Most recently, Apowersoft Screenshot was updated on November 7, 2026 and Magic Scan on November 2, 2026.

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