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Updated October 2026
Paperless Less Paper
Paperless Less Paper
Johannes Plunien
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity

Paperless Less Paper is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

KobCard

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform
📊 Productivity
4.0(62 ratings)
Free
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KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

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Top Alternatives to Paperless Less Paper

Paperparrot#1

Paperparrot by Leo Wehrfritz

A native Paperless-ngx client
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
5.0(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

Paperless Document Scanner#2

Paperless Document Scanner by Dennis App Development

Paperless-ngx document scanner
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.5(6 ratings)
Free
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This app allows you to scan and edit documents directly from your phone. You can assign correspondents, document types, and tags before uploading them to your Paperless-ngx instance. It also supports configuring default settings for a streamlined workflow.

Swift Paperless#3

Swift Paperless by Paul Gessinger

Native document managament
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.9😊(72 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows users to manage documents directly from their iOS device. It seamlessly integrates with a self-hosted document management system, ensuring data privacy and control. Easily find, categorize, and add new documents on the go.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • ✨ Modern and clean design
  • ✅ Seamless integration with Paperless-ngx
  • 📱 Excellent mobile scanning feature
  • 🔍 Powerful search and filtering
  • 🔄 Actively maintained and updated
  • 🆓 Free and open-source
  • 💡 Supports multiple Paperless instances
  • 📤 Easy document sharing via share sheet
  • 🔒 Secure with FaceID/mTLS support
  • 🌟 High quality and polished app
  • 🔄 Responsive developer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Metadata box not resizable on iPhone 13 Mini
  • 🐛 Document upload screen sometimes exits unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Extra step to access iOS share sheet
  • 🐛 Can't scroll multi-page PDFs on iPad
  • 🐛 Document scan function buried in menus
  • 🐛 Server management can be clunky
  • 🐛 No SSO support
  • 🐛 Certificate issues with HTTPS
  • 🐛 Editing area only half screen after update
  • 🐛 List view on iPad is a space waste

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