# Sheaf: Offline OCR & Documents — Scan, Organize, Tag & Remind > Offline document scanner, OCR, organizer, and reminder with local-first privacy. (iPhone/iPad app by 闻俊 王.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheaf-offline-ocr-and-documents/id6791053948 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [闻俊 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790620480) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 124 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian and 3 more - Released: 2026-07-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheaf-offline-ocr-and-documents/id6791053948/reviews.md ## What is Sheaf? Sheaf brings document scanning, offline OCR, file organization, and reminders into one workspace built around local processing. Capture paper or import photos, PDFs, Word, Excel, and TXT files, search extracted text, and organize records with categories, tags, notes, and reminders. IMPORT AND ORGANIZE • Import PDFs, Word, Excel, and TXT files from Photos or the system file picker without scanning them again. • Preview TXT content, see text-based thumbnails, and include it in full-text search while keeping the original file unchanged. • View categories as a list or grid, pin and reorder them by dragging, and choose icons and colors for categories and tags. SCAN AND ENHANCE • Detect document edges, correct perspective, and capture multiple pages in one flow. • Choose Original, Enhanced, Grayscale, or Black & White, then adjust edges, rotation, and page order. OFFLINE OCR IN 13 LANGUAGES • Supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and Hindi. • OCR models are included with the app. Images and recognized text are not sent to a remote recognition server. • Copy recognized text or use full-text search to find information across your library. SMART ORGANIZATION AND REMINDERS • Use recognized content to help generate file names, dates, and category suggestions. • Build a filing system with categories, tags, notes, and full-text search. • Add local reminders for contracts, IDs, receipts, and other records that need attention. LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY, iCLOUD SYNC, AND BACKUP • No Sheaf account or developer-operated server is required. Scans, imported files, OCR text, and search indexes stay on your device by default. • On iPhone and iPad, Pro users can optionally sync selected files through the private CloudKit database of their Apple ID. Sync is off by default, and private content has a separate off-by-default switch. • Pause sync or remove Sheaf’s iCloud records and assets without deleting local files. • Protect important categories with system authentication and hide sensitive files. • Create an encrypted local backup that you choose where to store and manage. FREE AND PRO Free includes scanning, import, viewing, basic editing, file management, and a cumulative 20-page local OCR trial. Sheaf Pro is a one-time purchase on this platform that unlocks the complete local Pro feature set, expanded OCR and organization tools, optional iCloud sync on iOS/iPadOS, private space, encrypted backup, advanced page tools, and watermark-free eligible shared copies. Purchases and restoration are handled by the App Store. There is no subscription or separate watermark product. ## Key features - Offline OCR in 12 languages - Import PDFs, Word, Excel, TXT - Full-text search - Category and tag organization - Local reminders - Local-first privacy - Optional iCloud sync ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Sheaf Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Sheaf ### What languages does Sheaf support for offline OCR? Sheaf supports offline OCR in 12 languages, including English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and Hindi. The OCR models are included with the app, ensuring all processing happens locally. ### How does Sheaf handle user privacy? Sheaf is built with a local-first approach, meaning scans, imported files, OCR text, and search indexes stay on your device by default. No Sheaf account or developer-operated server is required, and optional iCloud sync is off by default and can be managed separately. ### Can I import files other than scanned documents into Sheaf? Yes, you can import PDFs, Word, Excel, and TXT files directly from your Photos or the system file picker without needing to scan them. The app allows you to preview TXT content and include it in full-text searches. ### What are the differences between the free and Pro versions of Sheaf? The free version includes scanning, import, viewing, basic editing, file management, and a limited 20-page local OCR trial. Sheaf Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks expanded OCR and organization tools, optional iCloud sync, private space, encrypted backup, and advanced page tools. ### Does Sheaf have ads? No, Sheaf does not contain advertisements. The app is available for free with optional Pro features unlocked via a one-time purchase. ### How often is Sheaf updated? Sheaf was last updated on August 13, 2026, with version 1.3. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application. ### What devices is Sheaf compatible with? Sheaf is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It has an age rating of 4+. ### Can I set reminders for my documents in Sheaf? Yes, Sheaf allows you to add local reminders for important records such as contracts, IDs, and receipts. This feature helps you keep track of documents that require attention. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5 — 2026-08-19 Added vertical text recognition for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Recognition stays on device and restores the traditional right-to-left column order, with improved punctuation and paragraph breaks. Category reordering is also smoother: long-press and keep dragging without lifting your finger. ### 1.4 — 2026-08-17 Quick Scan can now open directly from the Home Screen, and Auto Capture takes a photo after document edges stay steady. Scan review adds swipe navigation, aspect-fit previews, and an option to apply an enhancement to every page. You can also share one image from Photos to Sheaf for review. This update also fixes stretched camera previews when rotating an iPhone and improves category counts and layout details on Home. ### 1.3 — 2026-08-13 This update adds TXT import, readable previews, and content thumbnails. Home categories can now switch between list and grid views, be pinned or reordered by dragging, and use custom icon colors for categories and tags. The document overview and file screens are also cleaner and more compact. We also fixed an issue where a confirmed document outline could be lost during scan review, along with other small stability improvements. ### 1.2 — 2026-08-10 New in 1.2: • Optional iCloud sync for Pro on iPhone and iPad. • Sync all files or choose categories and tags. • Private content stays excluded unless enabled separately. • Pause sync or remove Sheaf’s iCloud copy without deleting local files. • Improved guidance for enabling iCloud access. ### 1.1 — 2026-08-08 New in Sheaf 1.1: on-device translation between Simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese with Word export; Traditional Chinese interface support; Ink Night and system appearance modes; double-sided ID cards combined on one A4 page; improved Word 97–2003 compatibility; and pinch-to-zoom for image and PDF previews. ## Related topics [ocr receipts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ocr-receipts) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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