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Best Optical Character Recognition Apps

201+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our optical character recognition list covers 201+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Optical Character Recognition

AI Scanner : Image to Text#1

AI Scanner : Image to Text by Appzys Technologies Private Limited

OCR Text Scanner,Doc Scanner
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(9.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app uses AI to accurately extract text from images, PDFs, and screenshots in over 90 languages. It can also translate extracted text, scan physical documents into PDFs, and even allows you to chat with AI about your scanned content. Save, edit, and share your extracted text in various formats.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate OCR
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for various use cases
  • 🚀 Saves time and effort

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited free scans per day
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Ads even with paid subscription
Text Capture: Image to Text#2

Text Capture: Image to Text by Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Extract text from photos
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.5😞(2.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily extract text from your camera in real-time. This app allows you to edit, copy, share, or listen to captured text. It functions entirely offline, ensuring your data remains private.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Accurate text recognition
  • 💡 Useful for various use cases
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall blocks core functionality
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Formatting issues with captured text
Handwriting To Text Recognizer#3

Handwriting To Text Recognizer by Muhammad Mohsin

Best Handwritten Notes Reader
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(3.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Effortlessly convert handwritten notes and documents into editable digital text. This app uses advanced OCR technology to recognize text from images, supporting multiple languages. Convert your physical notes to digital format with a single click.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent handwriting recognition
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Converts handwritten notes to text
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free usage
  • 🐛 Occasional errors in transcription
  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality

More Optical Character Recognition apps to explore

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Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner
Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner
Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner
Mobile Docs & Photo Converter
Free

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and IDs into professional-looking PDFs or JPEGs. Enhance scans with automatic straightening, stain removal, and editable text conversion.

High-speed bulk scanningConvert paper to PDF/JPEGAutomatic straightening
💼 Business
(1.6M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Translate Photo & Camera Scan
Translate Photo & Camera Scan
Translate Photo & Camera Scan
OCR Scanner: Image Translator
Free

Instantly recognize and translate text from images in over 100 languages using advanced OCR and neural network technology. Perfect for travelers and language learners, it allows you to scan menus, signs, and documents with your phone's camera and get accurate translations.

Text recognition from imagesTranslate in over 100 languagesSmart document edge detection
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
6
thWords OCR
thWords OCR
thWords OCR
Optical Character Recognition
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

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

Image to text conversionScreenshot text extractionCopy and paste functionality
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
7
Text Scanner & Image to Text
Text Scanner & Image to Text
Text Scanner & Image to Text
OCR picture photo scan extract
Free

Effortlessly extract text from photos and images using advanced AI-powered OCR technology. Save time by copying text directly from pictures, organizing your scans, and even translating or having text read aloud. Ideal for quickly digitizing information without manual typing.

Extract text from imagesImport from photo library or cameraOrganize scans into folders
📊 Productivity
(227)
free with in-app purchases
8
Text Scanner AI - OCR Scan
Text Scanner AI - OCR Scan
Text Scanner AI - OCR Scan
Extract text from images by AI
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful text scanner. Extract text from images, photos, and pictures quickly and accurately using advanced AI-powered OCR technology. Supports auto-detection and scanning of over 100 languages.

Scan text from imagesExtract text from photosAI-powered OCR
🔧 Utilities
(582)
free with in-app purchases
9
Image to Text - Scan & Convert
Image to Text - Scan & Convert
Image to Text - Scan & Convert
Handwriting to Text Converter
Free

Effortlessly extract text from images, including handwritten notes, with this fast and accurate scanner. Convert scanned documents into editable text, saving you time from manual typing. Securely store your scanned documents on your device.

Extract text from imagesConvert handwriting to textFast and accurate scanning
🔧 Utilities
(60)
free with in-app purchases
10
English OCR
English OCR
English OCR
by New Mobile Way Inc.
Free

This app uses optical character recognition (OCR) to convert images of text into editable digital text. For best results, ensure images are well-lit, cropped precisely to the text, and clear of blur or distortion. You can also process images transferred from other devices.

Image to text conversionOptical Character Recognition (OCR)Supports transferred images
📊 Productivity
(37)
free
11
Glory League
Glory League
Glory League
by GLORY LEAGUE STATS LIMITED
Free

Relive your favorite basketball game highlights. This app allows you to capture and share key moments from your matches, making it easy to revisit and celebrate your best plays.

Relive game momentsCapture highlightsShare best plays
⚽ Sports
(69)
free
12
Image Text OCR Photo Scanner
Image Text OCR Photo Scanner
Image Text OCR Photo Scanner
Get OCR text from image photo
Free

Extract text from images using optical character recognition. Detects phone numbers, addresses, and websites. Offers advanced features like table parsing and custom cropping. All processing is done on-device for 100% privacy.

On-device OCR processingDetects phone numbers, addresses, sites, emailsParses tabular data into CSV
🔧 Utilities
(133)
free with in-app purchases
13
Convert Image To Text Tool
Convert Image To Text Tool
Convert Image To Text Tool
Optical Character Recognition
Free

This application utilizes optical character recognition to convert images into editable text. It can extract words from photos and scanned documents, offering features like automatic border detection and perspective correction. Users can then edit, copy, and share the recognized text.

Image to text conversionExtract words from photosAutomatic document border detection
🔧 Utilities
(227)
free
14
Text Reader - Image to Text
Text Reader - Image to Text
Text Reader - Image to Text
Scan & Translate 100+ Language
Free

Extract and translate text from images, PDFs, and handwritten notes in over 100 languages. Features include text-to-speech and offline access, ideal for students, travelers, and professionals. Simplify your workflow and break language barriers.

Advanced OCR text extraction100+ language translationsText-to-speech functionality
📊 Productivity
(15)
free with in-app purchases
15
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
Сканер текста,фото,файлов PDF
Free

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

Mobile document scanningText recognition (OCR)PDF conversion
📊 Productivity
(1.8M)
free with in-app purchases
16
Scan Hero: PDF Scanner
Scan Hero: PDF Scanner
Scan Hero: PDF Scanner
For Documents, Photos & Text
Free

Scan documents, photos, and text on the go and manage your paperwork digitally. Edit, sign, and share your scans as PDFs or images. Offers OCR, HD quality, and secure file protection.

Scan documents to PDF or imageMultiple camera modes for specific documentsEdit scans: re-crop, perspective, filters
💼 Business
(241K)
free with in-app purchases
17
ScanGuru: PDF Scanner App
ScanGuru: PDF Scanner App
ScanGuru: PDF Scanner App
Scan Document, Image Converter
Free

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize any document. Easily scan, edit, sign, and share PDFs or JPEGs. Features include OCR for text conversion, annotation, and secure local storage.

Scan to PDF or JPEGSign and edit documentsOCR text recognition
💼 Business
(93K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Fast Image To Text Converter
Fast Image To Text Converter
Fast Image To Text Converter
Extract word from photo
Free

Easily extract text from images using your device's camera or gallery. This tool offers fast conversion, language auto-detection, and editing options like cropping and rotating. Share or copy the recognized text with a user-friendly interface.

Capture or select photosCrop and rotate imagesFast text extraction
🔧 Utilities
(980)
ad-supported
19
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint
Scan Notes to Word with AI OCR
Free

This app uses AI-powered OCR technology to scan handwritten notes and convert them into editable digital text. Easily transform paper documents into shareable Word or text files, creating a searchable digital archive. It's designed for speed and accuracy, handling various handwriting styles.

Scan handwritten notes to editable textConvert to Word or text filesExport and share digitized notes
📊 Productivity
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
20
HanYou - Chinese Dictionary
HanYou - Chinese Dictionary
HanYou - Chinese Dictionary
with optical recognition
Free

This app is an offline Chinese dictionary, translator, and optical character recognition tool. It helps users learn Mandarin or Cantonese with features like flashcards, text analysis, and a community forum for asking questions.

Offline Chinese dictionaryOptical Character Recognition (OCR)Handwriting recognition
🔍 Reference
(170)
free with in-app purchases

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