Comparison

PDF Scanner App, OCR vs FoxCloud

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner App, OCR

This app transforms your device into a high-quality document scanner. It offers automatic text recognition for searchable PDFs, secure document management, and flexible storage options. Easily organize, edit, and share your scanned documents.

Highlights
  • HD document scanning
  • Automatic OCR text recognition
  • Secure document management
  • Cloud integration and local storage
  • Edit scans after saving
  • Full-text search
  • Share via email/messenger
Features
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The only Scanner App you need! 1) The integrated document scanner enables fast PDF scans in HD quality. The scan is readable and searchable thanks to automatic OCR text recognition. 2) With the secure document management system and scanner, the right document is at hand in just one click. Paper chaos or going through paper folders are a thing of the past! 3) Optional cloud integration and local storage on the device for maximum security of your documents. 4) Share scannable documents directly via email or messenger. *BENEFITS OF DOCUTAIN* Scan in HD With intelligent document recognition and automatic shutter in the perfect moment, perspective correction, document edge detection, blur-reduction and color correction, you achieve a perfect scan with the PDF scanner app. Create a PDF scan or photo scan, use batch scanning for multiple pages and convert to PDF. Edit Manually crop, color filter, add, reorder, or remove pages. Even after saving, you can still edit the scan of documents. Organize Optional index information when saving a scan (e.g. name, keywords, address, tax relevance, and optical character recognition (OCR)) helps organize and retrieve your digital documents. Index information is automatically recognized so that you receive suitable suggestions for indexing scannable PDFs. Docutain Pro also lets you pay your scanned invoices and monitor expenses through payment providers. You can use the PDF scanner app to manage not only scannable documents with the camera, but also existing photos and PDF documents. This also enables to convert images to PDF files (jpg to pdf). Search & Find Find documents with the help of the detailed search mask, your self-defined criteria or via the full text search thanks to OCR. In addition, quick searches are available, e.g. via keywords or addresses. Share You can export your scannable docs as PDF files and send them directly by mail or text messenger with the mobile scanner. Security & Privacy With optional cloud connection you can protect documents from loss and synchronize them with all your end devices. Available cloud services: GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Dropbox, STRATO HiDrive, MagentaCLOUD, Web.de, GMX MediaCenter, Box, WebDAV, Nextcloud, ownCloud. For maximum security, you can encrypt all data in the scanner app using state-of-the-art methods and protect app access with a password or fingerprint. No external servers are connected, data is stored locally on your device. *USE CASES* Invoices & Contracts Receipts, warranties, business cards, passports, insurance documents + more scannable documents can be managed securely & clearly in one place with relevant information - e.g. end of contract reminder. Tax return Find all tax-related documents within one click. Save time to focus on tax return. Docutain supports you. Rental Documents for service charge settlements can be assigned to the rental parties by means of keywords, without duplications after scanning. This way, billing is done quickly. Apartment handover protocols, meter readings or defects can be easily stored in the DMS. Studies, Homeschooling, Homeoffice Exercise sheets, homework, lecture notes, book pages + more. Share transcripts with fellow students, scan books from the term paper, or send certificates to instructors as space-saving PDF scans. Recipes Create your own cookbook with document types + tags and browse with flexibility combining your criteria with the PDF scanner app and intuitive document manager. Download Docutain, the scanning app, stay organized and keep track with the smart, mobile photo scanner! Contact@Docutain.de Terms of Use http://www.docutain.de/AGBPrivat?Local=en

About

FoxCloud

Monitor photovoltaic power plants remotely. Obtain real-time operating parameters including power generation, revenue, and equipment status wirelessly. Manage your solar energy assets efficiently.

Highlights
  • Remote client monitoring
  • Wireless parameter retrieval
  • Power generation tracking
  • Revenue monitoring
  • Equipment status and information
Features
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FoxCloud is a client monitoring software for photovoltaic power plants. It can interact with power plants remotely and wirelessly to obtain operating parameters such as power generation capacity, power generation revenue, equipment status, and equipment information.

Screenshots

PDF Scanner App, OCR4 screens
FoxCloud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Scanner App, OCR at 78% against FoxCloud's 13%. PDF Scanner App, OCR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (203 vs 5). FoxCloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). 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. PDF Scanner App, OCR sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FoxCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner App, OCR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner App, OCR has 203 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PDF Scanner App, OCR's written reviews are positive against 13% of FoxCloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner App, OCR ships an update monthly, FoxCloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PDF Scanner App, OCR versus FoxCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner App, OCRFoxCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (203 ratings) — better2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings203 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINFOSOFT Informations- und Dokumentationssysteme GmbHFoxess Co., Ltd

Customer experience

PDF Scanner App, OCR

All ratings203 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative20.4%

FoxCloud

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral17.7%
Negative69.4%

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner App, OCR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FoxCloud

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Inability to properly manage system after February 2026 update
  • Graphs not working in the app
  • App stops working after updates
  • App shows incorrect information about what is being sold back to the grid
  • App sometimes gives data for a different location
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  • Battery charge status not updating unless you exit and re-enter the app
  • Inconsistent data display between app and inverter
  • Real-time data updating too slowly (every 5 minutes)
  • App logging out users frequently and requiring re-login
  • Inability to add inverters or accessories via QR code or serial number
  • App not displaying more than 50 sites on iPhone
  • Inaccurate feed-in power numbers

Requested features

9 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to see historical battery charge status
  • Option to customize data display and remove irrelevant information
  • Ability to set a minimum state of charge (SOC) for the battery
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  • Ability to see the money generated each day from the solar panels
  • Easier to read usage graphs on iPhone
  • Ability to reset monthly/daily profit values
  • Ability to adjust battery charging times and discharge control

In-app purchases

16 purchases

PDF Scanner App, OCR

Subscriptions14
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Docutain Premium$3.997 Days
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Docutain Premium$4.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium monthly subs.3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium$24.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium special offer1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium yearly subs.3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Day Pass Document Share$3.99
  • Docutain Premium$49.99
None

FoxCloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Scanner App, OCR free?
PDF Scanner App, OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoxCloud free?
FoxCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner App, OCR or FoxCloud?
PDF Scanner App, OCR is rated higher. PDF Scanner App, OCR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while FoxCloud averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner App, OCR or FoxCloud have ads?
PDF Scanner App, OCR shows ads; FoxCloud does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner App, OCR or FoxCloud?
PDF Scanner App, OCR ships an update monthly, and FoxCloud every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner App, OCR was updated on October 13, 2026 and FoxCloud on October 7, 2026.

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