Cryptographer vs Scanner Pro OCR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cryptographer
This application offers a suite of encoding and decoding tools for various formats, including Base64 strings and images, as well as multiple hashing algorithms like MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-512. Users can easily share their encoded content through popular messaging and social media platforms.
- Base64 string encoding/decoding
- Base64 image encoding
- MD5 and CRC32 encoding
- SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 encoding
- Easy sharing via mail, message, social media
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This tiny simple application easily cryptographs 1. String to Base 64 encoding and decoding. 2. Base64 Image Encoding. 3. MD5 , CRC32 Encoding. 4. SHA-1,SHA-224,SHA-256,SHA-384,SHA-512 encoding Provision of sharing easily with friends via : Mail Message Facebook, Twitter etc..
Scanner Pro OCR
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Scan and extract text easily with our OCR app: Multiple Import Options: Capture from camera, photo library, or Files app. Fast & Accurate OCR: Quickly recognize printed text with precision. Flexible Viewing: Zoom and pan your scanned images effortlessly. Organized Output: Toggle line-by-line formatting for clean results. Offline Capability: Scan and extract text anytime, no internet needed. Easy Export: Save recognized text as a .txt file to Files app. Empower your productivity with reliable, versatile scanning – all in one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cryptographer at Free against Scanner Pro OCR's $1.99. Cryptographer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Cryptographer is free to download; Scanner Pro OCR costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cryptographer ships an update monthly, Scanner Pro OCR every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cryptographer | Scanner Pro OCR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Badarinath Venkatnarayansetty | Jorge Lucioni Charalla |
In-app purchases
Cryptographer
No in-app purchases
Scanner Pro OCR
No in-app purchases
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