Nextscan vs Next Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nextscan
This app transforms your mobile device into a document scanner, creating multi-page PDFs from receipts, notes, and paperwork. It directly syncs scanned documents to your private Nextcloud server, ensuring your data remains under your control without relying on third-party cloud services.
- Direct Nextcloud integration
- Auto edge detection
- Multi-page scanning
- Quality filters
- Privacy-focused
- Smart file naming
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NextScan - The Document Scanner Built for Nextcloud Turn your phone into a powerful document scanner with direct Nextcloud integration. Scan receipts, contracts, notes, and more — then upload them as perfectly formatted PDFs straight to your Nextcloud server. What's New Batch upload now supports multi-page documents — scan multi-page contracts, reports, or forms as a single document within your batch. Why NextScan? - QR Code Login - Point your camera at your Nextcloud QR code and you're connected instantly — no typing URLs or passwords - Document Tags - Add Nextcloud system tags to every upload so files are automatically categorised and easy to find - Recent Folders - Your last 10 upload destinations appear as quick-select chips for instant one-tap access - Batch Upload - Scan a stack of single or multi-page documents and upload them all to Nextcloud with a single tap. Choose between one-page-per-document mode or multi-page documents for contracts and reports. Auto-numbered, date-stamped filenames keep everything organised - Scan & Upload in Seconds - Capture documents with your camera and send them to Nextcloud with just a few taps - Reusable Scan Profiles - Save your favourite folder, filename pattern, page format, and tags as a profile and reuse it every time - Multi-Page PDF Support - Scan multiple pages into a single, organised PDF document - Flexible Page Formats - Choose from A4, A5, Letter, or Legal in portrait or landscape orientation - Direct Nextcloud Integration - Browse your Nextcloud folders and choose exactly where to save - Secure by Design - Your credentials are stored securely on your device. Your documents go to YOUR cloud - No Third-Party Cloud - Unlike other scanners, your files never touch someone else's server Perfect For: - Tagging and categorising documents the moment you upload them - Digitizing entire stacks of paperwork in minutes with batch upload - Archiving receipts, invoices, and contracts with auto-organised filenames - Going paperless with your self-hosted Nextcloud setup - Quickly sharing scanned documents with your team Your documents. Your cloud. Your control. Download NextScan and start scanning today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Next Deck
Manage your Nextcloud Deck boards, columns, and cards with this fast, intuitive client. Organize tasks using drag-and-drop, labels, due dates, and assignees. Supports markdown descriptions, comments, attachments, and search for efficient project management.
- Drag and drop card management
- Color-coded labels for organization
- Due date indicators
- Assign tasks to teammates
- Markdown descriptions and comments
- Fast search functionality
- Optimized for iPhone and iPad
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Nextdeck is the modern, lightning‑fast client for Nextcloud Deck — perfect for Kanban, tasks, and projects. Keep boards, columns, and cards under control at all times: move cards via drag and drop, edit details, and keep your overview — on iPhone and iPad, in light and dark mode. Highlights - Drag & drop: move cards within a column or across columns — precise and intuitive. - Reorder & positions: insert cards exactly before another card or move up/down. - Labels & colors: instant orientation with color coding. - Due dates: clear urgency colors for upcoming deadlines. - Assignees: assign teammates and make responsibility visible. - Markdown description: jot down details, neatly previewed on the card tile. - Comments & attachments: compact counters right on the card. - Search: find cards quickly without endless scrolling. - Optimized for iPhone & iPad: compact lists on iPhone, wide columns on iPad. - Dark mode & smart colors: pleasant contrast and great readability. - Privacy‑friendly: your data stays on your own Nextcloud server. Why Nextdeck? - Speed focus: smooth scrolling, snappy interactions, minimal waiting. - Clean, native UI: feels right from the first tap. - Reliable sync: changes persist cleanly with Nextcloud Deck. Requirement: a running Nextcloud instance with the Deck app enabled. Sign in with server URL, username, and app password — done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nextscan at Free against Next Deck's $3.99. Nextscan also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). Next Deck's advantage is rating (2.6 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (76% vs 38%). On 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
Nextscan is free to download; Next Deck costs $3.99 up front. Nextscan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Next Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Next Deck holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Deck has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Nextscan's written reviews are positive against 76% of Next Deck's.
Nextscan ships an update every 2 months, Next Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nextscan | Next Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huy-Long Nguyen | Holger Heidkamp |
Customer experience
Nextscan
Next Deck
In-app purchases
Nextscan
- Nextscan PRO monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- Nextscan PRO yearly subscription$11.991 Year
Next Deck
No in-app purchases
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