Comparison

thWords OCR vs Aloha VPN

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

Head to head
About

thWords OCR

Capture text from images or screenshots and convert it into editable, typed text. Easily copy and paste the extracted content to your clipboard.

Highlights
  • Image to text conversion
  • Screenshot text extraction
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Typed text output
Features
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Take a picture of some words on a page, or take a screenshot, and have the letters recognized and extracted as if they were typed. Copy / Paste the text with the clipboard.

About

Aloha VPN

This app provides a fast, secure, and private VPN connection with a strict no-logs policy and military-grade encryption. It offers a wide selection of server locations and automatically optimizes connections for speed. Access content securely on public Wi-Fi and within other applications.

Highlights
  • Turbo speed VPN
  • Strict no-logs policy
  • Military-grade AES256 encryption
  • Multiple server locations
  • Smart Speed Alert technology
  • Public Wi-Fi protection
  • Use VPN in other apps
Features
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Aloha VPN is a secure VPN client that works on turbo speeds. We have a plenty of locations to choose from, or you can always stay on the fastest server if you just want to be protected. The first PRIVACY COMMITTED secure VPN client. - Our servers have strict no logs policy - We don't record your IP - We don't record what you are doing - We don't share or sell your data and we have nothing to share or sell - Every connection is encrypted with military-grade AES256 algorithm - We use secure DNS - We regularly test our network with privacy audits - Our Smart Speed Alert technology adds new servers automatically to maintain ultra fast connection for each every one of our users ALOHA VPN SUBSCRIPTION You can buy Aloha VPN subscription that gives you access to a secure VPN connection, including: - VPN country selection - VPN protection for the public Wi-Fi - Ability to use VPN in another apps Aloha VPN subscription price starts at $3.99 USD/month or $24.99 USD/year. Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US and are subject to change without notice. If you choose to purchase Aloha VPN, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchases a subscription. Privacy policy: https://alohabrowser.com/policy-vpn.html Terms & Conditions: https://alohabrowser.com/terms-vpn.html ABOUT US Aloha VPN is proudly brought to you by the privacy experts and the makers of Aloha Browser We are a group of enthusiasts whose main concern is the current lack of Internet privacy. That’s why we have created Aloha Browser. Our mission is to keep you safe, and make your web browsing experience as private as you want it to be. CUSTOMER CARE https://community.alohabrowser.com/ support@alohabrowser.com

Screenshots

thWords OCR1 screens
Aloha VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aloha VPN at 55% against thWords OCR's 0%. Aloha VPN also leads on ratings volume (348 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). thWords OCR's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. thWords OCR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aloha VPN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

thWords OCR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha VPN has 348 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of thWords OCR's written reviews are positive against 55% of Aloha VPN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

thWords OCR ships an update every 3 months, Aloha VPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
thWords OCR versus Aloha VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterthWords OCRAloha VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (348 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews55.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2348 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThirdHalf.com, LLCAloha Mobile

Customer experience

thWords OCR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Aloha VPN

All ratings348 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative39.5%

Bugs and requests

thWords OCR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aloha VPN

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Aloha VPN fails to probably connect, leaving me wide open and vulnerable to attacks
  • Pakistan server removed
  • None of the servers are serving
  • Unstable VPN, keeps disconnecting
  • Only works normally 2 times out of 10 in China
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  • Prevents me from having functional service
  • Doesn't work in Iran
  • Unnecessarily blocks ports
  • Some websites present errors when connected with this VPN
  • Doesn't 'follow' very well when moving between Wi-Fi and cellular networks
  • Extremely slow for browsing more interesting sites like wiki(tor)
  • Slowest VPN available, 99% of web pages wouldn't even load through the Aloha App
  • No longer connects since updating to Big Sur
  • Sometimes slower than others
  • Super slow, getting worse over time

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change the app icon color on the user's end
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to choose VPN protocol
  • Monthly plan option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

thWords OCR

One-time1
  • 1000 OCR Requests$2.99
10 purchases

Aloha VPN

Subscriptions10
  • Aloha VPN (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Aloha VPN (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Aloha VPN (Annual)$29.991 Year
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  • Aloha VPN (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • Aloha VPN (Год)$49.991 Year
  • Aloha VPN (Annual)$59.991 Year
  • Aloha VPN (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • Aloha VPN (Annual)$79.991 Year
  • Aloha VPN (Annual)$89.991 Year
  • Aloha VPN (Annual)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is thWords OCR free?
thWords OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aloha VPN free?
Aloha VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, thWords OCR or Aloha VPN?
thWords OCR is rated higher. thWords OCR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Aloha VPN averages 4.3 from 348 ratings.
Do thWords OCR or Aloha VPN have ads?
Neither thWords OCR nor Aloha VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, thWords OCR or Aloha VPN?
thWords OCR ships an update every 3 months, and Aloha VPN fortnightly. Most recently, thWords OCR was updated on August 5, 2026 and Aloha VPN on September 23, 2026.

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