Pocket Docs vs SnapScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Docs
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.
- Local device storage
- Offline access
- Built-in scanner
- Custom document fields
- QR code storage
- PDF export and sharing
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- SAFE - We don't use servers to store data, your documents are stored only on your device. For extra security, you can set a password and use TouchId or FaceId to quickly unlock. - OFFLINE - Create and view documents offline, the app works without an internet connection. - DOCUMENT UPLOADING -. You can add a document to the app in several ways. Scan with the built-in scanner, upload a pdf from your device, or upload photos of a document. Documents are stored in PDF format. - DOCUMENT FIELDS - In the app you can create fields for each document. This way you can record the most frequently used data and not have to search through the entire PDF document. Saved fields can easily be copied to use where you need them. You can copy individual fields or all fields at once. - QR DOCUMENTS - A new section of the app allows you to store qr codes. So you can scan movie tickets, transport tickets and any other information which is stored as a QR code. - QR-codes - Save qr codes for quick access. Here you can also create fields to quickly copy important information. For example, you can store ticket information, qr and any other information available as qr. - SENDING DOCUMENTS - Send PDF documents via email, social media, and other available methods.
SnapScan
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SnapScan - An app that does more than scanning documents. An Omni-channel document management system which allows easier management and secure access. SnapScan stands as the easy to use scanner application and best alternative to CamScanner in Geo's where it is blocked, as it is a Intelligent and an easy-to-use scanner application. With a global shift to making everything accessible online, our app helps you to Scan documents, receipts, photos, books, school notes, and anything else you need in a PDF format for easier access, to edit, view, merge and organize your documents. These scanned documents are saved in custom folders with pre-defined tags which can either be saved in your device or uploaded to Google Drive or other Cloud Storage. SnapScan allows you to share the scanned documents with a group/family which gives it a distinct competitive advantage. Within the short time frame since its release, the feedback of the users has been overwhelmingly positive on the PlayStore, which only pushes us to make SnapScan the best, convenient and secure platform for scanning documents and much more. Key Features of Snap Scan: Auto & Manual Scanning Mode: Multiple custom scanning modes for documents, passport, ID cards and more. An intelligent scanning based on document type. Auto Detect document edges. Add Signature on the Go: Need to put your signature on a scanned document? Signature on a PDF or any document? With SnapScan it’s a breeze to add your signature on the go. Hassle-Free Cloud & Drive Connectivity: Don’t clog your mobile with scanned documents. Upload your scanned document on to Google Drive or other cloud storage. Personalized Folders: Pre-defined, personalized folder for easy and organized storage of your scanned document. Find them easily when you need them. Merge Scanned PDFs: Scanning multi page documents? Snap Scan allows you to merge multiple scanned documents into single PDF. Cross Platform: SnapScan is one of the few scanner apps that is available cross platform. Scan your documents once and access it across all your devices. Customer Review: One of the best "Mobile Scanner" apps on App Store to Scan documents, receipts, photos, books, school notes, and anything else you need in a PDF format for easier access, to edit, view, merge and organise your documents.
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Verdict
Pocket Docs and SnapScan are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pocket Docs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SnapScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Docs ships an update every 3 weeks, SnapScan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Docs | SnapScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgeniy Konev | Murthy Kotta |
In-app purchases
Pocket Docs
- One-time offer$5.99
- Pocket Documents Pro$7.99
SnapScan
- SnapScan Pro$4.99









