Best Ocr Chinese Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the ocr chinese category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 236+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Ocr Chinese Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
2Scan Text - OCRScan Text - OCRFreeYesYesMay 2026
3Scanner Plus: OCR,PDF,DocsScanner Plus: OCR,PDF,DocsFree was $1.993.7★ (60)NoNoAug 2026
4Text Scan OCR - Image to TextText Scan OCR - Image to TextFree3.4★ (9)NoNoMay 2026
5xTract - OCR scanner & readerxTract - OCR scanner & readerFree3.7★ (6)YesYesMay 2026
6OCR Scanner - Scan PDF & ImageOCR Scanner - Scan PDF & ImageFree4.6★ (107)NoYesAug 2026
7I Spy Text: Live OCR SearchI Spy Text: Live OCR SearchFreeNoYesAug 2026
8OCR InstantlyOCR InstantlyFree4.4★ (10)NoJun 2026

Top Picks for Ocr Chinese

Pleco Chinese Dictionary#1

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese, offering integrated dictionaries, document reading, and flashcard features. It supports various input methods including handwriting and OCR, with extensive dictionary options and pronunciation guides.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Extremely helpful and useful
  • 👍 Comprehensive and detailed dictionary
  • 🔍 Excellent search and lookup features
  • 💡 Customizable and personalized experience

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation
Scanner Plus: OCR,PDF,Docs#3

Scanner Plus: OCR,PDF,Docs by 祥平 孟

OCR Scanner & PDF Maker
Worth Considering
💼 Business
3.7(60 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Scan documents and extract text with this user-friendly app. It offers accurate OCR, supports multiple languages, and organizes your files with folders. Generate PDFs from scans and recognized text, all while keeping your data secure on your device and iCloud.

More Ocr Chinese apps to explore

4
Text Scan OCR - Image to Text
Text Scan OCR - Image to Text
Text Scan OCR - Image to Text
by 安平 李
Free

Extract text from images and documents with high accuracy. Simply upload or capture an image, crop it, and instantly get the recognized text for easy copying. Supports multiple languages and advanced OCR technology.

Image to text conversionHigh-precision OCRMulti-language support
📊 Productivity
(9)
free
5
xTract - OCR scanner & reader
xTract - OCR scanner & reader
xTract - OCR scanner & reader
Image to text converter & read
Free

Effortlessly convert images and documents into editable text using advanced OCR technology. Extract text from photos or directly via the camera, with support for over 45 languages and handwriting recognition. Includes a text-to-speech feature to read extracted content aloud.

Scan text directly using cameraExtract text from gallery imagesSelect specific text areas for scanning
📊 Productivity
(6)
free with in-app purchases
6
OCR Scanner - Scan PDF & Image
OCR Scanner - Scan PDF & Image
OCR Scanner - Scan PDF & Image
PDF Document Scanner Text OCR
Free

This app extracts text from images and PDFs with high accuracy. It supports batch scanning and saving results as text or PDF files, with options for multiple languages and offline use.

High accuracy OCRSupports 60+ languagesBatch image scanning
🔧 Utilities
(107)
free with in-app purchases
7
I Spy Text: Live OCR Search
I Spy Text: Live OCR Search
I Spy Text: Live OCR Search
Realtime Text Scanner & Finder
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
OCR Instantly
OCR Instantly
OCR Instantly
by Chun Yeen Mok
Free

Convert images into editable digital text using optical character recognition. Easily share or copy the extracted text to other applications. Supports over 60 languages for broad usability.

Offline OCR engineConvert image to textCopy and share text
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free
9
Scan To Text : Pdf to Text OCR
Scan To Text : Pdf to Text OCR
Scan To Text : Pdf to Text OCR
OCR : Photos & PDFs to text
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
全能扫描王-Quick Scan OCR
全能扫描王-Quick Scan OCR
全能扫描王-Quick Scan OCR
Scan OCR
Free

This app offers professional OCR recognition for documents, PDFs, and photos. It quickly identifies text with high accuracy, restoring document content to its maximum extent. Results can be exported with a single key.

Accurate OCR recognitionScan documents, PDFs, photosFast identification speed
📊 Productivity
(36)
free with in-app purchases
11
OCR Scanner -Offline scanning
OCR Scanner -Offline scanning
OCR Scanner -Offline scanning
Image To Text
Free

This app allows you to extract text from images without an internet connection. It supports nine languages and saves your scan history for easy access. The interface is designed for simplicity and ease of use.

Offline text extractionSupports nine languagesSaves scan history
💼 Business
(3)
free
12
Prizmo Go › Text scanner (OCR)
Prizmo Go › Text scanner (OCR)
Prizmo Go › Text scanner (OCR)
Capture, translate, read aloud
Free

Capture text from images instantly using your device's camera. Recognize, select, and interact with printed text, including website links, phone numbers, and addresses. Offers text-to-speech and translation features, with enhanced accessibility for visually impaired users.

Camera-based text captureReal-time text highlightingOn-device OCR
🔧 Utilities
(278)
free with in-app purchases
13
QuickScan:PDF OCR Text Scanner
QuickScan:PDF OCR Text Scanner
QuickScan:PDF OCR Text Scanner
Scan,Doc,Sign,Edit,Privacy
Free

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

Scan documents with automatic detectionImport PDFs and imagesOCR for text recognition and searchability
📊 Productivity
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Lens OCR - Image To Text
Lens OCR - Image To Text
Lens OCR - Image To Text
Image and Documents To Text
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Auto PDF: AI OCR Scan Edit
Auto PDF: AI OCR Scan Edit
Auto PDF: AI OCR Scan Edit
Light & simple PDF maker
Free

Transform your phone into a portable scanner and editor. Quickly convert images to PDFs, merge or split documents, and extract text from photos using advanced OCR. Share your files instantly via email or social media.

Intelligent Scan and ConvertImage to PDF creationMerge and split PDFs
🔧 Utilities
(293)
ad-supported
16
CatScanner-OCR Text Grabber
CatScanner-OCR Text Grabber
CatScanner-OCR Text Grabber
PDF Converter, Document Scan
Free

This app uses machine learning to accurately convert images and documents into editable text and PDF files. It supports multiple languages, batch processing, and offers translation features for various needs. Save and organize your scanned text easily.

Machine learning for accurate OCREdit and export OCR results to .txt/.docxMulti-language text recognition
📊 Productivity
(4)
freemium
17
OCR.net
OCR.net
OCR.net
by Web Lite Solutions Corp.
Free

This app uses optical character recognition to convert images and scanned PDFs into editable text or searchable PDF documents. It supports numerous languages and offers a simple interface for file selection or direct capture. OCR processing is handled efficiently on a remote server.

Image to editable text conversionScanned PDF to editable textScanned PDF to searchable PDF
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
18
DocWeave: PDF Document Scanner
DocWeave: PDF Document Scanner
DocWeave: PDF Document Scanner
Offline OCR, Tables & Formulas
Free

This app transforms PDFs, images, and scanned documents into editable text and structured content. It utilizes an on-device AI model for offline processing, preserving your privacy by keeping all data local. Export your recognized content in various formats for easy reuse.

Scan paper documentsCapture scrolling webpagesRecognize tables and formulas
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
19
Aspose.OCR-Scan Image to Text
Aspose.OCR-Scan Image to Text
Aspose.OCR-Scan Image to Text
Convert photos to text
Free

Instantly extract text from any image using your smartphone camera. Supports over 48 languages and various writing scripts, offering high recognition accuracy. Save, share, or copy extracted text for immediate use.

Extract text from imagesSupports 48+ languagesUse smartphone camera as scanner
📚 Education
(1)
free
20
Chinese Characters 汉字
Chinese Characters 汉字
Chinese Characters 汉字
Read and write characters
Free

Learn to read and write thousands of Chinese characters with detailed instructions. Access free dictionaries, OCR translation, and Pinyin annotations for news articles. Covers HSK and AP Chinese exam requirements.

Writing instructions for 3000+ charactersHSK and AP Chinese exam coverageFree OCR for Chinese text translation
📚 Education
(283)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Ocr Chinese

What are the best ocr chinese apps for iPhone?
Pleco Chinese Dictionary tops our ocr chinese apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top ocr chinese apps we rank are free to download, including Pleco Chinese Dictionary and Scan Text - OCR.
Pleco Chinese Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 236+ ocr chinese apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pleco is an all-in-one Chinese learning application that combines a powerful dictionary, a document reader, and a flashcard system. It allows users to look up words, read Chinese texts, and create study cards for memorization, supporting both simplified and traditional characters.
Key features include extensive dictionaries with over 110,000 entries, full-screen handwriting input, live Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for instant word lookup, a document reader that supports various file formats, and a flashcard system with Spaced Repetition System (SRS) for effective memorization. It also offers stroke order diagrams and audio pronunciations.