Comparison

Memo Pad vs DocLens

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

Head to head
About

Memo Pad

This is a straightforward and visually appealing notepad application. It allows users to quickly jot down ideas, tasks, or lists and find them later with a search function. Users can also customize the appearance and share content with other applications.

Highlights
  • Easy note search
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Sort notes by date
  • Share notes to other apps
  • Tablet optimized design
Features
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A simple and easy to use notepad. - Find notes easily using the search function - Easily sort information according to conditions of your choosing - Customize theme colors and font size - Link to other apps easily with a single tap Ideas, tasks, shopping list, e-mail, please use such as in the message. Facebook, it can be shared Twitter, such as e-mail. Creation date, you can sort by modified date. Also I can easily search past notes. [Main Functions] - Search - Share - Display Order - Designed for tablets URL Scheme: woodsmall-memopad:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

About

DocLens

Features
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DocLens turns your iPhone into a powerful document scanner with a built-in AI assistant. Capture any document, receipt, or ID card and turn it into a clean, searchable file in seconds. No ads. No clutter. Just fast, reliable scanning. WHY DOCLENS? Unlike scanner apps that interrupt you with ads or hide features behind confusing paywalls, DocLens respects your time and your wallet. - No ads. Ever. - Fast, lightweight, and beautifully designed. - Transparent pricing with simple subscriptions. SCAN ANYTHING - Automatic edge detection straightens and crops documents in real time - Multi-page scanning for longer documents - Import existing photos from your gallery - Receipt mode for quick expense capture BUILT-IN OCR - Every scan is processed with on-device text recognition - Copy or share extracted text instantly - View the full OCR text of any page AI ASSISTANT - Summarize: get a clear overview of any document in seconds - Ask anything: chat with your documents and get accurate answers - Translate: 50+ languages supported - Extract data: pull dates, amounts, names, and key terms automatically - Categorize: smart folder suggestions for effortless organization ORGANIZE YOUR DOCUMENTS - Create folders and move documents with drag and drop - Star important documents for quick access - Search by name - Sort by date, name, or size - Recycle bin protects against accidental deletion for 30 days PRIVATE AND SECURE - App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID - Your scans are stored on your device - Sign in with Apple or Google, or use DocLens without an account DOCLENS PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited scans and AI-powered features. - DocLens AI Monthly: £2.99/month - DocLens AI Annual: £19.99/year Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in Settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eduard-vlase.com/mobile-apps/doclens/ Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@eduard-vlase.com

Screenshots

Memo Pad4 screens
DocLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DocLens at none against Memo Pad's shown. DocLens also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Memo Pad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Memo Pad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and DocLens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, DocLens weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Memo Pad versus DocLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemo PadDocLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (427 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings427 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.Mario-Eduard Vlase

Bugs and requests

Memo Pad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notes sometimes disappearing after updates
  • Password/fingerprint login not working consistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to add photos or files
  • Implement alphabetical sorting of notes
  • Improve cursor control for editing
  • Provide cloud sync across devices

DocLens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Memo Pad

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly plan$0.491 Month
  • 6 months plan$2.996 Months
  • Annual plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay in full$7.99
4 purchases

DocLens

Subscriptions4
  • DocLens AI Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • DocLens Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DocLens AI Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • DocLens Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Memo Pad free?
Memo Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocLens free?
DocLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Memo Pad or DocLens have ads?
Memo Pad shows ads; DocLens does not.
Which is updated more often, Memo Pad or DocLens?
Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and DocLens weekly. Most recently, Memo Pad was updated on October 11, 2026 and DocLens on September 28, 2026.

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