Comparison

ScanDoc vs TheoPad

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

Head to head
About

ScanDoc

Features
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ScanDoc is useful to capture document or business card image. - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) image converter - Capture or import image from Camera roll - Automatically detect image rectangle - Perspective crop with magnetic pointer - Rotation, adjust image color - Save and Share as PDF and text

About

TheoPad

This app is a specialized note-taking tool designed for Jehovah's Witnesses. It offers automatic Bible verse integration, convention program import, and local data storage for privacy. Organize notes with folders, tags, and linking for personal study and ministry.

Highlights
  • Automatic Bible verse integration (NWT)
  • Convention program import
  • Note linking and cross-referencing
  • Focus editor with formatting
  • Folder and tag organization
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Dark mode and customizable design
Features
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TheoPad is the specialized, local notes app for Jehovah's Witnesses—designed to provide optimal support for your personal Bible study, meetings, and preaching work. The focus is on what matters most: writing without constantly switching between apps. Here's what TheoPad offers: Automatic Bible Integration (NWT) Simply type Bible verses into your text (e.g., "Matthew 24:14" or "Psalm 23:1-4"). TheoPad automatically recognizes them, links them, and displays the New World Translation verse directly in a preview window. This helps you stay in the flow of writing while studying or preparing for the preaching work. Convention Program Import You can directly import programs for regional or circuit conventions (as RTF or ZIP files). TheoPad automatically creates a structured outline, so you can immediately record your notes for each talk in the right place. Networked Study & Structure - Note Linking: Link your notes together. Ideal for creating cross-references between different study projects or lectures. - Focus Editor: A clear editor with formatting options (bold, italics, lists) for your thoughts, lectures, or comments. Organization Your Way Organize your notes in folders or use tags to quickly find topics. Pin important notes for ministry or meetings for quick access. If you accidentally delete something, the trash keeps your data safe. Your Data Belongs to You (Privacy First) TheoPad stores everything locally on your device. - No Registration, No Tracking: We don't collect any data. - Backup Option: Use manual backup or the encrypted system backup (Google Drive / iCloud) to take your data with you when switching devices. Customizable Design Use dark mode for relaxed reading during meetings or customize the app's accent color to suit your personal taste. IMPORTANT: Setup After Installation For copyright reasons, TheoPad does not include pre-installed Bible texts. To enable automatic detection, you must import the Bible file from jw.org once. This is explained simply in the app and can be done in just a few steps. Once the import is complete, TheoPad works completely offline. Legal Notice: TheoPad is a private project by a single developer and is not officially affiliated with jw.org or the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society.

Screenshots

ScanDoc3 screens
TheoPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheoPad at every 4 days against ScanDoc's every 28 months. ScanDoc's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanDoc ships an update every 28 months, TheoPad every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScanDoc versus TheoPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanDocTheoPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDickson KwokMicha Andreas Zergiebel

In-app purchases

None

ScanDoc

No in-app purchases

None

TheoPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanDoc free?
ScanDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheoPad free?
TheoPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanDoc or TheoPad have ads?
Neither ScanDoc nor TheoPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanDoc or TheoPad?
ScanDoc ships an update every 28 months, and TheoPad every 4 days. Most recently, ScanDoc was updated on October 24, 2026 and TheoPad on October 22, 2026.

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