# Pocket Docs vs Next Play Academy

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Docs at none against Next Play Academy's shown. Pocket Docs also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1). Next Play Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Docs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Next Play Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pocket Docs against 5.0 for Next Play Academy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Docs has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Docs | Next Play Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-docs-document-storage/id1538287813/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-play-academy/id1559362278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Evgeniy Konev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487847911) | [Anabolic Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559362280) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-docs-document-storage/id1538287813)

Securely store and manage your documents and QR codes locally on your device. Scan, upload, and organize PDFs with custom fields for easy data retrieval. Access everything offline and share documents via email or other platforms.

**Highlights:** Local device storage, Offline access, Built-in scanner, Custom document fields, QR code storage, PDF export and sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-time offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Documents Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


### Next Play Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-play-academy/id1559362278)

This app offers a comprehensive platform for sales professionals to enhance productivity, performance, and mental resilience. It combines extensive courses, live webinars, and daily fitness routines with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Social community access, News feed and groups, 50+ courses, Course certificates and rewards, Live weekly motivational webinars, Daily functional fitness workouts, Daily programming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum | $9.99 | per month |
| Diamond | $17.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Docs free?

Pocket Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Next Play Academy free?

Next Play Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Docs or Next Play Academy?

Next Play Academy is rated higher. Pocket Docs averages 5.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Next Play Academy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pocket Docs or Next Play Academy have ads?

Next Play Academy shows ads; Pocket Docs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Docs or Next Play Academy?

Pocket Docs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Next Play Academy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Docs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Next Play Academy on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*