Comparison

Documents Reader+files browser vs Saerin Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Documents Reader+files browser

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

Highlights
  • Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG files
  • Manage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZip
  • Advanced PDF editor
  • Advanced Image editor
  • Edit office files (DOC, XLS, TXT)
  • Share via WiFi, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive
Features
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Doc Reader – instant files downloader and reader for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: - Download files: DOC, XLS, PDF, TXT, IMG, PNG, JPEG and more - Manage files: rename, move, Zip / UnZip, delete - Advanced PDF editor - Advanced Image Editor - Edit office files: DOC, XLS, TXT - Share files: iTunes, WiFi, iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, Evernote, Box Web Browser - browse and download all types of documents in a single tap - supported formats: DOC, XLS, PDF, TXT, IMG, PNG, JPEG and more - supported download features: pause, restart, cancel - download status: percentage, time File Manager - create folders - rename files and folders - move to folder feature - Zip / UnZip files - delete files or folders - documents slide menu Sharing - WiFi sharing - MultiCloud suport: iCloud, DropBox, Evernote, Box, Google Drive - Open In feature - iTunes sharing Editor - Advanced PDF editor: underline, draw, add text, delete text - Advanced Image editor: insert stickers and text, crop and change image orientation, tilt shift feature and more - DOC, TXT, RTF text editor - xls, doc, png, jpg, txt, rtf preview We are glad to hear ideas from you! Please use the feedback form in Settings menu for all your suggestions and issues.

About

Saerin Scanner

Features
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Saerin Scanner is a private scanner app for documents, receipts, IDs, notes, invoices, and contracts. Scan to PDF in seconds right from your phone. Create clear single-page or multi-page PDF files with Auto Capture, shadow cleanup, and brightness and contrast controls that help keep every scan sharp and readable. Unlike many scanner apps, Saerin Scanner keeps your files on your device. No forced cloud storage. No hidden uploads. No unnecessary data collection. Your documents stay local and under your control. Use Saerin Scanner to: • scan documents to PDF • create single-page and multi-page PDFs • scan receipts, notes, invoices, and IDs • organize files with folders • improve scan clarity with shadow cleanup • share PDFs or download ZIP files for bulk transfer Why users choose Saerin Scanner: private, on-device scanning fast PDF scanning from your phone clean document edges and clearer pages simple folder-based organization quick sharing for work, school, and daily paperwork Saerin Scanner is built for people who want document scanning that feels simple, private, and easy to control. Your documents. Your privacy. Your control.

Screenshots

Documents Reader+files browser4 screens
Saerin Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saerin Scanner at none against Documents Reader+files browser's 1. Saerin Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Documents Reader+files browser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Documents Reader+files browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Saerin Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, Saerin Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Documents Reader+files browser versus Saerin Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Reader+files browserSaerin Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAttributeSaerin Tech

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Documents Reader+files browser

One-time1
  • Documents Reader Pro$4.99
None

Saerin Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Documents Reader+files browser free?
Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saerin Scanner free?
Saerin Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Documents Reader+files browser or Saerin Scanner have ads?
Documents Reader+files browser shows ads; Saerin Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents Reader+files browser or Saerin Scanner?
Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, and Saerin Scanner monthly. Most recently, Documents Reader+files browser was updated on October 14, 2026 and Saerin Scanner on September 24, 2026.

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