Comparison

Pocket Docs vs Document Vault

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

Document Vault

Features
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Document Vault turns your iPhone into a personal document archive: scans, PDFs and expiry dates in one place, protected by Face ID and always available, even offline. SCAN IN SECONDS • Scanner with automatic edge detection • Multi-page documents and PDFs in one tap • Black and white, contrast and brightness filters, page rotation • Import photos and PDFs you already have FIND ANYTHING, EVEN THE TEXT Document Vault reads the text in your scans right on your phone, without sending it anywhere. Search for a surname or an invoice number and find the right document, even if you never renamed it. Copy the recognized text with one tap. NEVER MISS A DEADLINE Set the expiry date of your ID, driving licence, passport, insurance or bill: we remind you 30 days before, 7 days before and on the day. The home screen shows what is about to expire. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Colored folders and subfolders • Tags, favorites and quick filters • Document type, issuer, number and custom fields • List or grid view, light and dark theme TRULY PRIVATE • Files stay on your iPhone only • No account, no mandatory cloud • Lock with PIN and Face ID • Local backup and full restore • Trash with 30-day recovery Document Vault is free with ads. Premium is a one-time purchase that removes ads forever.

Screenshots

Pocket Docs4 screens
Document Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Docs at none against Document Vault's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Document Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pocket Docs versus Document Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket DocsDocument Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniy KonevPatrick Battistini

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Docs

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

Document Vault

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$2.49

Questions

Is Pocket Docs free?
Pocket Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Vault free?
Document Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Docs or Document Vault have ads?
Document Vault shows ads; Pocket Docs does not.

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