Best Scan Text Editor Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 241+ scan text editor apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Scan Text Editor Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Editor - TXT File ViewerText Editor - TXT File ViewerFree3.8★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
2ScanPro: PDF Scanner & EditorScanPro: PDF Scanner & EditorFree4.6★ (9)NoYesOct 2026
3ScanReader:OCR Text ScannerScanReader:OCR Text ScannerFree3.7★ (3)YesYesOct 2026
4OCR Text Scan : Photo to TextOCR Text Scan : Photo to TextFree5.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
5Text Editor.Text Editor.Free4.4★ (4.4K)NoYesNov 2026
6PDF Scanner - Scan, Edit, SignPDF Scanner - Scan, Edit, SignFree4.2★ (17)YesYesOct 2026
7Scan The ManScan The ManFree—NoYesMay 2026
8Text Remover & Editor  - QutuText Remover & Editor - QutuFree4.9★ (10)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Scan Text Editor

Text Editor - TXT File Viewer#1

Text Editor - TXT File Viewer by Shota Sukhiashvili

Write, edit & view text files
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.8(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Edit and view plain text and RTF files quickly and offline. Customize your workspace with themes and a pro keyboard row. Offers a free tier with daily limits and a premium upgrade for unlimited access and advanced features.

ScanPro: PDF Scanner & Editor#2

ScanPro: PDF Scanner & Editor by Artem Dorozhkin

Scan Documents, eSign & OCR
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6(9 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Capture, enhance, and edit documents with AI-powered tools. Save and share scans in multiple formats, perfect for professionals and students needing quick digitization.

ScanReader:OCR Text Scanner#3

ScanReader:OCR Text Scanner by 杨杨 赵

Scan Document,Edit Image&PDF
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.7(3 ratings)
FreeAds
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This utility app allows you to scan documents and images, extract and edit text using OCR, sign PDFs, and convert files to various formats. It offers a private and offline experience, eliminating the need for multiple applications.

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FAQ about Scan Text Editor

What are the best scan text editor apps for iPhone?
Text Editor - TXT File Viewer tops our scan text editor apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top scan text editor apps we rank are free to download, including Text Editor - TXT File Viewer and ScanPro: PDF Scanner & Editor.
Text Editor - TXT File Viewer has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 241+ scan text editor apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.