Comparison

PDFelement vs Dococo

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

Head to head
About

PDFelement

This application offers comprehensive PDF management, including advanced editing, AI-powered summarization and translation, and efficient scanning with OCR. It helps organize, convert, and secure documents for work, study, and personal use.

Highlights
  • AI Chat with PDF
  • Scan and OCR
  • PDF to Office Conversion
  • Edit PDF like Word
  • Password Protection
  • Compress PDF
Features
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PDFelement is optimized for the latest Liquid Glass experience, with a more refined interface, clearer navigation, and smoother interactions for your PDF workflow. AI PDF Editor, PDF Reader, PDF Scanner, PDF Converter, PDF Signer. One app for work, study, and everyday life. Customize Your Toolbar Arrange your PDF tools the way you work. Reorder, show, or hide toolbar items to keep your favorite actions within easy reach and create a cleaner, faster, and more efficient workspace. AI PDF • Chat with PDF: Ask questions and get instant, accurate answers from your PDFs. • AI Summarize PDF: Turn lengthy contracts, reports, and documents into concise key points. • AI Translate: Translate selected text instantly across 60+ languages. • Generate Mind Map: Transform PDF content into clear visual mind maps. • AI Record: Record, transcribe, and convert voice notes into editable text for efficient note-taking. Edit PDF Like Word • Edit PDF: Edit PDF text, images, links, and watermarks with ease. • Font Editing: Keep the original font, erase content, and adjust font size, spacing, and formatting effortlessly. Professional PDF Reader • Liquid Mode: Optimize PDFs for comfortable reading on any screen. • Bookmarks: Save and jump to important pages instantly. • Read Aloud: Listen to PDFs with your preferred voice and playback speed. Scan & OCR • PDF Scanner: Scan receipts, invoices, contracts, IDs, and certificates into high-quality PDFs. • OCR: Extract editable text from scanned documents and images. • Multi-Page Scan: Combine multiple scans into a single PDF. PDF Converter • PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Images: Convert PDFs into editable Office files or JPG, PNG, and more. • Create PDF: Convert Microsoft Office documents and images into PDFs. Annotate PDF • Markup & Notes: Highlight, underline, draw, and add sticky notes. • Comments: Review documents with professional commenting tools. • Measure: Measure distance, perimeter, and area directly inside PDFs. Create PDF • Blank PDF: Start with customizable paper templates. • Image to PDF: Create PDFs from photos or camera scans. Manage PDF • Compress PDF: Reduce file size while maintaining quality. • Merge PDF: Combine multiple PDFs into one document. • Organize Pages: Add, delete, rotate, extract, split, and rearrange PDF pages. Fill & Sign • Fill PDF Forms: Complete interactive PDF forms quickly and accurately. • E-Sign PDF: Add typed or handwritten signatures. • Custom Stamps: Create reusable stamps with text, drawings, or images. Store & Share PDF • PDFelement Cloud: Access your PDFs anytime, anywhere across your devices. • Protect PDF: Secure sensitive files with passwords and encryption. • Share PDF: Share documents via links, email, AirDrop, or social apps. PDF Templates • Professional Templates: Browse resumes, invoices, planners, contracts, invitations, and more. • Easy Customization: Personalize colors, fonts, and layouts in seconds. • Business & Education Ready: Create polished documents for work, school, and everyday use. MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.wondershare.com/company/terms_conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://www.wondershare.com/privacy.html

About

Dococo

Features
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Scan documents to PDF, then merge, compress, OCR, sign, convert, and protect — 31 tools on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On-device. No account. Dococo is a document scanner and PDF toolkit that stays on your device. Open the app and get to work: no signup, no upload, no ads. SCAN TO PDF Turn paper into a clean PDF in seconds. Dococo detects edges, corrects perspective, and lets you capture multiple pages in one file. • Auto crop and edge detection • Color, black & white, grayscale, or original • Import from Photos or Files ORGANIZE PAGES • Merge and split PDFs • Rotate, crop, extract, and reorder pages • Add page numbers, headers, and footers OPTIMIZE AND SEARCH • Compress large files so they are easier to email • On-device OCR so scans become searchable • Repair damaged PDFs SIGN AND SECURE • Draw or import a signature • Watermark and flatten • Password-protect or unlock • Redact sensitive text so it is permanently removed CONVERT • Export extracted PDF text to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint • Create PDFs from images, Office text, or local HTML • Export pages as JPG • Compare extracted text between two PDFs YOUR LIBRARY Documents live in a local library with folders, search, and favorites. Recently Deleted keeps files for 30 days. Optional iCloud Sync (off by default) uses your Apple ID so iPhone and Mac stay in sync. Dococo cannot read those files. FREE AND PRO Every tool is available for free on everyday single-file jobs. Dococo Pro unlocks larger batch queues and higher page limits — monthly with a free trial, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY PAPERWORK Scan receipts, homework, contracts, IDs, and notes. Merge handouts, compress a file before you send it, sign a PDF, lock a contract with a password, or make a scan searchable with OCR — without sending documents to a server. Privacy by design: scanning, OCR, conversion, and export run on your device. No analytics SDK. No ads. SUBSCRIPTIONS Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless 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 subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited if you purchase a subscription. US prices (other regions may differ): • Dococo Pro Monthly — 1 month — US$5.99 (7-day free trial for new subscribers) • Dococo Pro Yearly — 1 year — US$29.99 • Dococo Pro Lifetime — one-time purchase (not a subscription) — US$79.99 Privacy Policy: https://dococo.dwirandyh.dev/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://dococo.dwirandyh.dev/terms.html

Screenshots

PDFelement4 screens
Dococo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dococo at none against PDFelement's shown. PDFelement'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. PDFelement sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dococo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDFelement versus Dococo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDFelementDococo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWondershare Technology Group Co.,LTDDwi Randy

Bugs and requests

PDFelement

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to restore purchases
  • Corrupted scanned files or loss of progress
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing PDF text
  • Compatibility problems with older devices or OS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve cloud integration and file management
  • Enhance OCR accuracy and capabilities
  • Introduce multi-tab support for better workflow
  • Add more customization options for toolbars and UI

Dococo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

PDFelement

Subscriptions16
  • Monthly Subscription (AI)$3.991 Month
  • PDF Editor& Converter& Scanner$6.991 Month
  • PDF Editor & Scanner Pro(iOS)$6.991 Month
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  • Weekly Subscription (iOS)$6.997 Days
  • Quarterly Subscription (iOS)$9.993 Months
  • Weekly Subscription (iOS)7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription (iOS)$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription (All)$19.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription (iOS)$24.991 Year
  • PDF Editor & Scanner Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription (iOS)2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription (iOS)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Quarterly Subscription (All)$39.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription (iOS+Win)$99.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription (iOS+Mac)$99.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription (All)$109.991 Year
One-time2
  • PDF Editor & Scanner Pro$39.99
  • iOS$39.99
3 purchases

Dococo

Subscriptions2
  • Dococo Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Dococo Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dococo Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is PDFelement free?
PDFelement is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dococo free?
Dococo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDFelement or Dococo have ads?
PDFelement shows ads; Dococo does not.

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