Comparison

Pocket Docs vs Guard+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Guard+

Features
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Guard+ app is a tool that helps security firms to perform their daily tasks.

Screenshots

Pocket Docs4 screens
Guard+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guard+ at none against Pocket Docs's 2. Guard+ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Pocket Docs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Guard+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Docs versus Guard+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket DocsGuard+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniy KonevColoso Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Docs

One-time2
  • One-time offer$5.99
  • Pocket Documents Pro$7.99
None

Guard+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Docs free?
Pocket Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guard+ free?
Guard+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Docs or Guard+ have ads?
Neither Pocket Docs nor Guard+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Docs or Guard+?
Pocket Docs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Guard+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Docs was updated on October 6, 2026 and Guard+ on September 27, 2026.

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