# DigiLocker vs Doc Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Doc Scanner at 5.0 against DigiLocker's 3.3. Doc Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). DigiLocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doc Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DigiLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doc Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiLocker has 193 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DigiLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, Doc Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DigiLocker | Doc Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digilocker/id1320618078/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-scan-and-ocr/id1592248390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National e-Governance Division](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216162617) | [Stephan Cullmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590979183) |

## What reviewers say

### DigiLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digilocker/id1320618078)

A secure digital wallet for citizens to store and access important documents and certificates. This platform aims to reduce the need for physical paperwork by enabling digital issuance and verification.

**Highlights:** Secure document storage, Digital certificate issuance, Document verification, Paperless governance, Mobile access to documents

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Centralized document storage and access
- ✅ Government-issued documents are legally valid
- ⚡ Quick document retrieval from government databases
- 🎯 Convenient for travel and emergencies
- 🔐 Secure storage of sensitive documents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚪 Frequent unexpected logouts
- 🔄 Session timeout issues
- 📵 App crashes repeatedly
- 🔌 Authentication failures after login
- ⏱️ Slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps logging out after seconds of authentication
- OTP delivery failures and invalid OTP errors
- App crashes when opening Aadhaar documents
- Blank white screens on login/signup
- App crashes on iOS 18 and iOS 26.2 versions

**Requested features**

- Email-based authentication option
- Automatic session logout after inactivity
- Folder creation for document organization
- Bulk document deletion capability
- Support for additional document types (voter ID, APAAR ID, state-specific certificates)


### Doc Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-scan-and-ocr/id1592248390)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Easily crop, enhance, and share your scans as high-resolution PDFs or JPEGs. Organize your files with folders and cloud storage integration.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos, Auto edge cropping, Digitize papers instantly, Collaborate and share scans, Improve scan quality, Convert scans to PDFs, Organize files into folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DigiLocker free?

DigiLocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Doc Scanner free?

Doc Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DigiLocker or Doc Scanner?

Doc Scanner is rated higher. DigiLocker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Doc Scanner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do DigiLocker or Doc Scanner have ads?

Doc Scanner shows ads; DigiLocker does not.

### Which is updated more often, DigiLocker or Doc Scanner?

DigiLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Doc Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, DigiLocker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Doc Scanner on October 1, 2026.

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