249+ iOS apps 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★ (25) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.2★ (12) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 3.8★ (10) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.5★ (36K) | Yes | No | Nov 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 3.0★ (2) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | $4.99 | 3.4★ (7) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 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.
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.
