# Less Paper — Client for Paperless-ngx

> Native mobile client for paperless-ngx document management. (iPhone/iPad app by Johannes Plunien.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-paper/id6464425056 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Johannes Plunien](https://appshunter.io/developer/491989008)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2023-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-paper/id6464425056/reviews.md

## What is Less Paper?

Less Paper is a native client for paperless-ngx.

Features:

* Connect to multiple servers
* Full search/filter functionality like the web app
* Create or update saved views
* Edit documents
* Manage correspondents, document types, saved views, storage paths and tags
* Import documents
* Additional authentication, e.g. Authelia
* Import password protected documents

## Key features

- Connect to multiple servers
- Full search and filter
- Edit documents
- Manage correspondents, types, views, and tags
- Import documents
- Supports password-protected documents

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO User | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-paper/id6464425056/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-07-13*

Really enjoying this app. I think it is well done and easy to use. You scan as well as view your documents!

### 5/5 — Works great

*2025-04-28*

No problems accessing paperlessngx remotely, quick searches.

### 5/5 — Great interface

*2025-02-23*

I really like the interface for the app. My only wish is that it supported mTLS

### 5/5 — Truly excellent

*2024-12-19*

My family has been using Paperless-ngx for about a year, and it’s wonderful. It’s installed on a home network server (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS) and we use web clients and iOS / iPadOS apps for adding and browsing our documents. The server is backed up with an online / offsite subscription. It’s a life-saver. Super-quick scanning and categorization by all members of our family, with preset rules to simplify the process. And very fast and easy searching and retrieval. Combined with offsite backup, it’s the best of all worlds: easy, fast document archiving and secure, safe long-term storage.

### 5/5 — Followed redirect to Auth

*2024-10-27*

The only one I could get through my authelia

### 3/5 — Slick UI, but does not work with some DateFormats

*2024-05-18*

As mentioned it says that the response from the server is not supported

### 5/5 — The best Paperless mobile client

*2023-10-20*

This is the best way to use Paperless on your phone. Basically all of the functionality of the Paperless web app is in this mobile app, and the developer is making this app better with each release.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words, happy you like the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Less Paper

### What is Less Paper?

Less Paper is a native client designed to work with paperless-ngx, a document management system. It allows you to access and manage your digitized documents directly from your mobile device.

### Does Less Paper work with paperless-ngx?

Yes, Less Paper is specifically built as a client for paperless-ngx. It connects to your paperless-ngx server to provide mobile access to your documents and their associated metadata.

### What devices does Less Paper support?

Less Paper is available on macOS, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is Less Paper updated?

The app was last updated on April 4, 2024, indicating active development and maintenance by the developer.

### Can I import password-protected documents with Less Paper?

Yes, Less Paper supports the import of password-protected documents, allowing you to manage sensitive files securely.

### What are the key management features in Less Paper?

You can manage correspondents, document types, saved views, storage paths, and tags directly within Less Paper, mirroring the functionality of the web application.

### Does Less Paper have ads?

No, Less Paper does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the rating for Less Paper?

Less Paper has an excellent rating of 4.9 stars based on 14 user reviews, reflecting high user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.29 — 2024-04-04

- Date is optional from now on during import
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.28 — 2024-03-05

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.27 — 2024-03-01

- Edit document content
- Manage document permissions
- Support for self signed certificates
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.26 — 2024-02-05

- Yet another attempt to gain more information about the crash on iPad that some users experience
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.25 — 2024-01-18

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-27.*
