Comparison

Pocket Docs vs BillMate

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

BillMate

Features
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Your invoices shouldn’t live in chaos. BillMate turns your inbox and files into a clean, organized, and easy-to-use space. No more endless searching, screenshots, or forgotten folders. What BillMate Does - Automatically collects your invoices Connect Gmail and let the app find your invoices for you. - Organizes everything intelligently By month, date, and sender. Everything becomes visual and logical. - Find any invoice in seconds Search by name, amount, date, or sender. - Edit with ease Rename, adjust the amount, change the date, or hide an invoice. - Instant PDF viewing Thumbnails, quick preview, immediate access. Why It’s Different BillMate isn’t just a PDF reader. It’s your administrative memory. When someone asks for: • proof of purchase • an invoice for accounting • a payment receipt … you already have it. Pro Version For those who want fully automatic organization. BillMate Pro unlocks: • Unlimited Gmail scanning • Automatic detection of new invoices • Automatic amount extraction • Monthly and yearly statistics • Advanced search and filters • Export all your invoices • Secure backup Your Privacy Matters Your data stays yours. BillMate analyzes your invoices only to organize your documents. It will not modify it, and everything is done locally. Stop searching. Start finding. ---------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pocket Docs4 screens
BillMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pocket Docs at 16.0 against BillMate's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and BillMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pocket Docs versus BillMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket DocsBillMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniy KonevPomme Shift

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Docs

One-time2
  • One-time offer$5.99
  • Pocket Documents Pro$7.99
3 purchases

BillMate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Pocket Docs free?
Pocket Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BillMate free?
BillMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Docs or BillMate have ads?
Neither Pocket Docs nor BillMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Docs or BillMate?
Pocket Docs ships an update every 3 weeks, and BillMate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Docs was updated on November 3, 2026 and BillMate on October 31, 2026.

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