249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Samurai Search is the household name in text search, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (20) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.2★ (12) | No | Yes | May 2026 |
| 3 |  | $1.99 | 5.0★ (2) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | Yes | May 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.5★ (36K) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 3.8★ (10) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.0★ (2) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free was $0.99 | 3.0★ (2) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
Efficiently search text and PDF files across your device, iCloud, and external storage. Preview matched files or open them in other applications. Supports advanced search options like regular expressions.
This tool allows you to quickly search for text within various file types across multiple storage locations, including cloud services and network drives. You can bookmark important findings, track your reading progress, and sync your data across devices. It offers a private and ad-free experience with a user-friendly interface.
Instantly find text within images, books, or notice boards using your device's camera. This app utilizes smart OCR technology to extract and copy text, making information easily accessible.
This app uses advanced computer vision to locate text in the real world through a live camera view. Results are automatically cached for each page, leveraging on-device neural networks for privacy and offline use.
This app offers enhanced search results with AI-powered answers and smart summaries. Personalize your experience by pinning interests to a dynamic homepage for quick access to real-time updates on news, finance, and sports.
Enhance your note-taking experience with powerful text search and replace capabilities. This utility works across notes, clipboard, and other text-based apps, offering advanced options like case sensitivity and regex. Preview changes before applying them for error-free operations.
Quickly search the web using selected text from any app that supports the share function. Choose from a variety of popular search engines to find information instantly.
Easily find specific text within PDF documents. Import PDFs, convert them to searchable text, and locate exact phrases or keywords. Advanced features include AI training for similar text identification and TF-IDF analysis for document comparison.
Easily find and replace text within your documents. Supports case sensitivity, regular expressions, and replacing all occurrences with a new phrase.
This utility app streamlines your search experience by offering quick access to multiple search engines and custom targets. It features an intuitive interface for immediate input, history saving, and advanced customization options for a personalized search workflow.
This app uses text recognition to find and extract text from your photos. It can detect links, phone numbers, and calendar events, and allows you to copy the extracted text or save it to a new album. Integrates with Maps and offers a Share Extension for use in other apps.
Simplify complex web searches by inputting keywords. This tool automatically generates advanced search queries with operators for precise results. Explore options like exact matches, date ranges, and specific file types.
Engage in a challenging word puzzle game where words can be found in any adjacent direction. Offers both difficult and classic modes, with a hint system and unlimited undos. New puzzles are added regularly, making it both fun and educational.