Prizmo review

Prizmo is the deepest OCR tool built only for Apple devices. Creaceed's App Store listing describes on-device OCR with machine learning in 30 languages and a cloud OCR in 139 languages that adds handwriting recognition. You can edit OCR text and regions by hand, and exports include searchable PDF, Word DOCX that keeps the original layout, TXT and images. Capture tools cover autoshoot, page detection, scans up to 300+ DPI and flattening of curved book and magazine pages, and finished PDFs can upload automatically to iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive or WebDAV. Text-to-speech makes it useful for readers with low vision. On iPhone and iPad the Premium Pack is a $23.99 one-time purchase for unlimited on-device processing and exports. The Mac app, Prizmo 5, adds TWAIN scanner input and is sold as a Pro Plan at $9.99 a month or $49.99 a year, with a purchase in either Mac app unlocking both Prizmo 5 and Prizmo Remix. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Apple users who need OCR in many languages or Word exports

Price

Free download; Premium Pack $23.99 one time on iPhone and iPad.

Premium Pack (non-recurring) Unlimited on-device processing & exports $23.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• On-device OCR in 30 languages and cloud OCR in 139 languages with handwriting recognition
• Exports searchable PDF, Word DOCX with original layout, TXT, PNG and JPEG
• Flattens curved pages from books and magazines
• Text-to-speech and accessibility features
• Auto Upload of PDFs to iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive or WebDAV

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One-time Premium Pack at $23.99 unlocks unlimited on-device processing and exports
• Strength: Widest documented OCR language list here at 139 cloud languages
• Strength: Mac app Prizmo 5 reads from TWAIN scanners and Continuity Camera
• Weakness: Mac Pro Plan is a subscription at $9.99 a month or $49.99 a year
• Weakness: Handwriting recognition is part of the cloud OCR, not on-device
• Weakness: Apple devices only

Key facts

• On-device OCR: 30 languages
• Cloud OCR: 139 languages plus handwriting
• Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac
• iOS upgrade: Premium Pack, $23.99 one time

Where it ranks

Prizmo is No. 4 in our Best OCR Apps verdict.