Comparison

Pocket Docs vs My folder

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

My folder

Features
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My Folder is your all-in-one personal file manager and document organiser. Keep every file, PDF, photo, and document neatly organised in smart folders — all protected behind biometric security. SMART FOLDER ORGANISATION Create unlimited nested folders with custom colours and priority levels. Move, rename, and reorganise your files with a tap. Find anything instantly with full-text search. POWERFUL PDF TOOLS - Merge multiple PDFs into one seamless document - Split a PDF into separate files by page range - Compress PDFs to reduce file size (High, Balanced, or Maximum compression) - Password-protect and unlock PDFs with AES-256 encryption - OCR — extract selectable, searchable text from scanned PDFs - View, scroll, and zoom any PDF with a smooth native reader DOCUMENT SCANNER Scan physical documents using your camera. My Folder automatically crops, enhances, and converts scans into high-quality PDFs ready to store or share. IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE - Open files directly from Files app, Mail, Safari, and any other app via "Open With" - Share directly into My Folder from the iOS share sheet — photos, documents, and more - Pick files from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and local storage - Handles PDFs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, videos, audio, ZIP archives, and more CREATE & EDIT - Rich text editor — write notes and formatted documents stored right inside your folders - Capture and attach document scans directly to folders SECURITY & PRIVACY - Face ID / Touch ID lock screen — folders are protected the moment the app goes to background - Optional PDF password protection per document (AES-256 via CGPDFContext) - App-level per-document passwords using PBKDF2-SHA256 (100,000 iterations) - All data stored 100% on-device. No cloud sync, no account required, no data sent anywhere. QUICK LOOK & SHARING - Preview any supported file type with native QuickLook - Share single or multiple files to any app via the standard iOS share sheet Download My Folder today and take control of every file on your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

Pocket Docs4 screens
My folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My folder at none against Pocket Docs's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. My folder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pocket Docs versus My folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket DocsMy folder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniy KonevBalwinder Singh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Docs

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

My folder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Docs free?
Pocket Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My folder free?
My folder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Docs or My folder have ads?
Neither Pocket Docs nor My folder shows ads.

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