248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Live Text Scanner is the household name in live text scanner, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.2★ (18) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 4 |  | $1.99 | — | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (9.2K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.5★ (7.8K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Oct 2026 |
This app transforms your phone into a portable scanner and PDF editor. Easily scan documents, extract and edit text with over 150 fonts, add signatures, and organize everything into unlimited folders. It works offline for secure, private document management.
Instantly scan barcodes, QR codes, and text directly from your camera. It can identify and segregate various content types like URLs, phone numbers, and addresses, allowing for multiple scans simultaneously and in-app editing.
