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Best Text Scanner Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the text scanner category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 242+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Text Scanner

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 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
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App#3

CamScanner - PDF Scanner App by INTSIG Information Co., Ltd

Сканер текста,фото,файлов PDF
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(1.8M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in Productivity
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient scanning and document management
  • 📁 Convenient cloud storage and backup
  • 🔍 Powerful OCR and document enhancement features
  • 🔧 Customizable scanning and editing options

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
  • 🤖 Inconsistent OCR and text recognition accuracy
  • 💰 Aggressive upselling and subscription model

More Text Scanner apps to explore

4
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
5
Text Capture: Image to Text
Text Capture: Image to Text
Text Capture: Image to Text
Extract text from photos
Free

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.

Real-time text capture from cameraOffline functionalityEdit captured text
📊 Productivity
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Image to Text : Text Scanner
Image to Text : Text Scanner
Image to Text : Text Scanner
Handwriting to Text Converter
Free

This app uses OCR technology to extract text from images, photos, and PDF files. It can recognize both printed and handwritten text, supporting over 100 languages. Users can edit, share, and translate the extracted text, with options to scan multiple images and manage history.

Extract text from images, photos, and screenshotsConvert handwritten notes to editable textExtract text from PDF files
🔧 Utilities
(36)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
PDF Scanner | Document Scan
PDF Scanner | Document Scan
PDF Scanner | Document Scan
Documents & Photo Scanning
Free

Easily scan any paper document, receipt, or note using your phone's camera. Convert your scans into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs with advanced image processing and automatic edge detection. Manage, share, and print your digitized documents effortlessly.

High-quality camera scanningAuto-detect edgesPerspective correction
💼 Business
(1.6K)
subscription
13
Scanner - Edit PDF & documents
Scanner - Edit PDF & documents
Scanner - Edit PDF & documents
Reader to Convert, Scan & Sign
Free

Easily scan, convert, and sign documents from your device. Organize your business and personal files with features like auto-detection, flash, and folder management. Edit, e-sign, and share your scanned documents quickly and efficiently.

Scan documents with auto-detectionConvert to PDF instantlyE-sign and paraph files
💼 Business
(12K)
freemium
14
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
(92K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
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
17
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
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner
TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner
TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner
Scan documents & receipts
$9.99

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Quickly capture, organize, and share multipage documents, receipts, and more as high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Advanced algorithms ensure accurate edge detection, perspective correction, and optimal contrast for clear scans.

Automatic document detectionPerspective correctionHigh-quality PDF/JPEG output
💼 Business
(293K)
paid
20
Scan to PDF－Document Scanner
Scan to PDF－Document Scanner
Scan to PDF－Document Scanner
Photo Converter & Sign Doc App
Free

Transform your phone into a portable office. Scan, sign, and convert documents to various formats like PDF, DOCX, and TXT. Features include unlimited scanning, OCR text recognition, and secure password protection for your files.

Unlimited document scanningE-signature creation and applicationOCR text recognition and editing
💼 Business
(61K)
free with in-app purchases

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