Launched January 6, 2026
SwipeScan
Extract text from image or photo with single swipe
Free185 impressions#1906 of its week
A minimalistic OCR app for iOS that lets you extract text with a swipe gesture. Built for devs, students, and anyone who hates typing error messages by hand.
SwipeScan is a minimalistic iOS OCR app that extracts text from photos with a swipe gesture and copies it to the clipboard.
- for
- iOS developers, students, and anyone who wants quick text extraction without typing.
- pricing
- free
Key features
4 features of SwipeScan
- Swipe gesture OCR — Swipe over an image to instantly recognize and extract its text.
- Clipboard copy — Extracted text is automatically copied to the device clipboard.
- Minimal UI — Simple, Tinder-style interface focused on speed and ease of use.
- iOS native — Built specifically for iOS devices, leveraging native performance.
Use cases
- Capture and copy meeting notes from a whiteboard photo
- Extract text from receipts for quick expense logging
- Copy code snippets from screenshots while coding on iOS
- Grab text from printed documents for research without re-typing
SwipeScan FAQ
Does SwipeScan require an internet connection?+
The provided information does not specify connectivity requirements.
What image formats are supported?+
The text does not list supported formats; it only mentions photos or images.
Is SwipeScan available on Android?+
No, SwipeScan is described as an iOS-only app.
Can I edit the extracted text before copying?+
The description only mentions automatic copying to the clipboard, no editing step.
Is there a limit to the number of scans per day?+
No usage limits are mentioned in the available text.
Summarized by DevHunt from imakarov.us · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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