Pocketext
Privacy-first · One-time purchase

The OCR scanner that
recognizes tables, not just text

Scan receipts, invoices, and spreadsheets — Pocketext detects the rows and columns, keeps the table structure intact, and lets you export straight to CSV. 100% on-device. No subscriptions, no tracking.

Table Recognition Instant Full-Text Search 100% Offline OCR Mac & iOS
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Pocketext document library on iPhone
Receipt OCR with an extracted, aligned line-item table
Full-text search results

A searchable document library, table-aware OCR, and instant full-text search — all on device.

Table Recognition

It reads the table, not just the words

Most scanners flatten a receipt into a wall of text. Pocketext detects the rows and columns, keeps every amount aligned with its label, and rebuilds the table exactly as it appeared on paper.

Pocketext recognizing a receipt's itemized table with aligned prices
Everything you need

One scan. Fully understood.

Pocketext goes beyond plain text recognition — it reads tables row by row, detects what a document actually is, and pulls out the data that matters.

Table Recognition

Detects rows and columns in receipts, invoices, and spreadsheets — preserving the table layout so figures line up and export cleanly to CSV.

Smart Scanning

Real-time edge detection, automatic perspective correction, and image enhancement. Batch-scan multiple pages in one session.

Powerful OCR

Text recognition powered by Apple Vision, with Live Text capture, handwriting detection, and confidence scoring.

Selection OCR

Draw a box around any region to extract just the text you need — no need to scan the whole page.

Full-Text Search

An FTS5 engine finds any document in milliseconds, with highlighted results, relevance ranking, and CJK segmentation.

Smart Organization

Auto-classify receipts, invoices, contracts, and business cards. Extract dates, amounts, names, phones, and emails.

One-Click Export

CSV for spreadsheets, vCard for contacts, Markdown for notes, and PDF for sharing — your data, your format.

iCloud Sync

Your documents stay in sync across every device, in your personal iCloud — never on our servers.

Multilingual

Full OCR and interface support for English, Traditional Chinese (繁體中文), and Japanese (日本語).

How it works

From paper to searchable in seconds

1

Capture

Point your camera, drop in a file, or import a folder. Edges are detected automatically.

2

Recognize

On-device OCR reads the text and identifies the document type, fields, and key values.

3

Find & Export

Search across everything instantly, then export to CSV, vCard, Markdown, or PDF.

Privacy by design

Your documents never leave your control

Pocketext is built with zero third-party code. Every byte of OCR happens on your device.

100% on-device OCRNothing is uploaded to recognize text.
No account requiredJust install and start scanning.
No tracking or adsWe don't collect analytics on your data.
Your iCloud onlyOptional sync uses your private iCloud.
Zero dependenciesBuilt entirely on Apple frameworks.
One-time purchaseNo subscriptions, ever.
Simple pricing

Buy once. Yours forever.

One-Time Purchase

Pocketext

No subscriptions · No in-app purchases · No ads

FAQ

Questions, answered

Does Pocketext need an internet connection?

No. All OCR processing happens 100% on your device. Internet is only used if you turn on optional iCloud sync.

Is there a subscription?

No. Pocketext is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions and no in-app purchases. Every feature is included.

Which languages are supported?

English, Traditional Chinese (繁體中文), and Japanese (日本語) — for both OCR recognition and the interface. Simplified queries also match Traditional-indexed content.

What file types can I import?

PDF, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and TIFF. On Mac you can drag and drop files or import entire folders.

Where are my documents stored?

Locally in the app's sandboxed container. If you enable iCloud sync, they also sync to your personal iCloud account — we never have access to your data.

What are the system requirements?

macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later, and iOS 17.0 or later.

Start scanning smarter today

Turn your Mac and iPhone into a private, searchable document vault.

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