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244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free scan text apps? 20 of our 244+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Scan Text

AI Scanner : Image to Text#1

AI Scanner : Image to Text by Govarthani Rajesh

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 Scanner AI - OCR Scan#2

Text Scanner AI - OCR Scan by EVOLLY HK LIMITED

Extract text from images by AI
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(582 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🎯 Highly accurate text scanning and OCR
  • ⚡ Fast and efficient performance
  • 👍 Works well in free version
  • 🔄 Easy text transfer and copying

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Frequent ad interruptions
  • 🐛 Handwriting OCR accuracy issues
  • 📝 Inconsistent word recognition
Text Capture: Image to Text#3

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

Extract text from photos
Worth Considering
📊 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

More Scan Text apps to explore

4
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
5
DocuOCR Scanner-Image to text
DocuOCR Scanner-Image to text
DocuOCR Scanner-Image to text
Smart Document OCR
Free

Instantly transform printed or handwritten documents into editable digital text with high accuracy. This tool is ideal for digitizing notes, receipts, and forms, offering a fast, secure, and offline OCR solution for both work and study.

Converts printed and handwritten textHigh accuracy OCRDigitizes notes, receipts, forms
🔧 Utilities
(19)
ad-supported
6
Doc Scanner PDF, Convert & OCR
Doc Scanner PDF, Convert & OCR
Doc Scanner PDF, Convert & OCR
Scan PDF Documents & Converter
Free

Transform your smartphone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and contracts. Easily edit, sign, and share multipage PDFs and images in various formats. Features AI-powered text extraction, translation, and document conversion.

Instant document scanningAI text editing and summarizationMultilingual text translation
💼 Business
(539)
free with in-app purchases
7
iScanner: PDF Document Scanner
iScanner: PDF Document Scanner
iScanner: PDF Document Scanner
Scan Photos, Papers with OCR
Free

This app is a powerful mobile scanner and document manager. It uses AI to create high-quality, distortion-free scans of various documents, which can then be edited, organized, and exported in multiple formats. It also offers OCR and AI chat features for enhanced document interaction.

AI-powered document scanningOCR text recognitionDocument editing and markup
💼 Business
(1.4M)
free with in-app purchases
8
PDF scanner app Documents scan
PDF scanner app Documents scan
PDF scanner app Documents scan
Document to photo converter
Free

Transform your iPhone into a powerful scanner to digitize receipts, contracts, and notes. Easily convert physical documents into high-quality PDFs, extract text with OCR, and add signatures or annotations. Organize and share your scanned files effortlessly.

Smart document scanning with auto edge detectionOCR for text extraction and editingAdd signatures and annotations
💼 Business
(84)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
11
Text Scanner OCR App: OCR Scan
Text Scanner OCR App: OCR Scan
Text Scanner OCR App: OCR Scan
Image to Text - Word Scan Text
Free

Effortlessly convert images, PDFs, and handwriting into editable text. This app uses AI to extract text, translate, summarize content, and export to various formats like Word and PDF. Save time and boost productivity by digitizing your documents and notes.

Image to Text ConversionHandwriting to Text DigitizationPDF to Text Extraction
📊 Productivity
(585)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Scanner App: Genius Scan
Scanner App: Genius Scan
Scanner App: Genius Scan
PDF documents & OCR
Free

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. It automatically detects, crops, and enhances paper documents, allowing you to export them as multi-page PDFs. Organize, secure, and share your scanned files with advanced features.

Smart document detection and croppingBatch scanning for multiple pagesPDF creation and editing
💼 Business
(1.3M)
free with in-app purchases
14
Photo Translator: Translate+
Photo Translator: Translate+
Photo Translator: Translate+
Scan & translate photos
Free

Instantly convert images to text with this high-speed, high-quality scanner. Supports over 50 languages for text extraction and over 100 languages for translation, including handwriting. Easily edit and copy extracted text for use in other applications.

Image to text conversionHandwriting recognitionSupports over 50 languages
📚 Education
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
15
xScan : Document Scanner App
xScan : Document Scanner App
xScan : Document Scanner App
Photo text editor & PDF scan
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Capture, edit, and convert images into editable text or high-quality PDFs. Securely store and easily share your scanned documents.

Mobile document scanningOCR text extraction and editingSave as PDF, JPEG, or DOC
💼 Business
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
16
vFlat Scan - PDF & OCR Scanner
vFlat Scan - PDF & OCR Scanner
vFlat Scan - PDF & OCR Scanner
dizitalize books and docs
Free

This app digitizes books and documents with advanced features like automatic border recognition, curved page flattening, and two-page capture. It offers free text recognition (OCR) and exports to multiple formats, making scanning quick and high-quality.

Auto-recognizing scan areaAutomatic capturingFlattening curved book pages
📊 Productivity
(5.9K)
free with in-app purchases
17
FP Scanner-photo scan
FP Scanner-photo scan
FP Scanner-photo scan
tiny scanner,photos to pdf
Free

This app transforms your device into a powerful scanner, allowing you to digitize documents and extract text with high accuracy. It offers precise trimming, no watermarks, and supports numerous languages for OCR. Manage and export your scanned files efficiently with cloud sync.

Precise trimming and no watermarksAccurate and efficient text recognition (OCR)Automatic detection of multiple languages
🔧 Utilities
(154)
freemium
18
PDF Scanner AI: Scan Documents
PDF Scanner AI: Scan Documents
PDF Scanner AI: Scan Documents
PDF Converter, Document Signer
Free

Transform your device into a portable scanner that recognizes text and offers robust editing tools. Easily scan documents, IDs, and books, convert them to editable formats, and protect your data. Enjoy fast, high-quality scanning and OCR capabilities.

Camera scanner with text recognitionConvert documents to editable formatsOCR for printed text retrieval
💼 Business
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF
Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF
Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF
Document Scanning, Sign & OCR
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and photos into clear PDFs or JPEGs. Extract text with OCR, organize files, and share them securely.

Scan documents, receipts, photos, and booksConvert to PDF, Word, or JPEGOCR text extraction and editing
📊 Productivity
(53K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Snail Scan - PDF Scanner
Snail Scan - PDF Scanner
Snail Scan - PDF Scanner
Document Scan & Edit with OCR
Free
💼 Business
(0)

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