Claro ScanPen OCR Reader

Name: Claro ScanPen OCR Reader
Rating: 4.0625 (130 reviews)
Author: Claro Software Ltd

By: Claro Software Ltd

Use Claro ScanPen to have a photo of your printed text spoken back to you.

Features & Capabilities

Claro ScanPen OCR Reader is an innovative Android extension designed to help users listen to printed text by simply taking a photo and having the text read aloud. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone needing accessible reading support, it functions offline without requiring internet access, making it perfect for exam conditions.

Using advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Claro ScanPen allows users to highlight printed text with a finger or stylus and hear it spoken in a high-quality human voice in a variety of languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and more. This tool supports seamless reading for materials like exam papers, documents, and books, fostering independent learning and accessibility for users such as those with dyslexia. Claro ScanPen requires a minimum 2MP camera and offers support through direct email contact.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.3.14 Last updated: 2023-09-08

Version code:

203140

Creation date:

2016-10-31

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

4.51MB

Email:

su*****@clarosoftware.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 351,027 ▼ 1,105

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Developed by:

Claro Software Ltd

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clarosoftware.scanpen.scanpen_android

Email:

su*****@clarosoftware.com

Website:

https://www.claro-apps.com/claro-scanpen/

User Reviews

Claro ScanPen OCR Reader is praised for its ease of use and strong support for users with dyslexia or reading difficulties. It serves well for educational and independence purposes. However, users report frequent crashes, text detection failures, lack of handwriting support, limited language options, and interruptions caused by the device’s screen sleep feature.

Pros

Highly effective and easy to use OCR reader for phones
Very helpful for users with dyslexia and reading difficulties
Simple to use with accurate reading capabilities
Helpful for educational purposes, especially for special education students
Provides significant independence to users who struggle with reading

Cons

App frequently crashes or freezes leading to interruptions
Does not support reading handwriting
Issues with the app not detecting text despite clear images
App sometimes does not support needed languages or voice options
Screen going to sleep interrupts reading session

Recent reviews

Not bad

Vi*****, 2025-01-25

Probably the most effective and easy to use OCR reader available for phones. Always recommend this to students with Dyslexia and other reading difficulties.