Ocren

A reading note-taking app that transcribes text from photos

Ocren turns any passage you photograph in a book into clean, searchable reading notes.

Features

■ High-accuracy AI OCR Photograph a passage, drag to frame the part you want, and Ocren extracts it as text.

■ Auto-detected page numbers The full-page snapshot is analyzed for page numbers so you can trace the source later.

■ Add your own notes Write your reactions and thoughts directly under each captured passage.

■ Seven color flags Sort memos by importance (Critical / Favorite / Cautionary, etc.). Labels are fully customizable.

■ Library at a glance Search quickly by title or author. Sort by date added or alphabetically.

■ Universal: iPhone and iPad On iPad the bookshelf expands to a five-column layout.

■ iCloud sync Same shelf and notes across every Apple device signed into your account.

■ Multi-language and dark mode Available in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese. Switch between Light and Dark in Settings.

■ Privacy by design Photographs are transmitted to the AI for OCR only and immediately discarded. Only the extracted text is saved locally on your device.

■ Pricing The app is free to download and use, with ads. Remove ads with a Monthly or Yearly subscription.