Comparison

Folio vs Albedo

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Scan physical documents and images into digital PDFs using advanced OCR technology. Extract text for easy editing and sharing, perfect for students and professionals aiming to go paperless.

Highlights
  • Document scanning with OCR
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • Text extraction
  • Digital document management
  • Seamless interface
  • Rapid processing
Features
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Folio turns your iPhone into a complete document scanner and PDF editor. Point the camera at any page — edges are detected automatically and you get a crisp, clean PDF in seconds. SCAN ANYTHING - Documents, receipts, invoices, notes, whiteboards and books - Automatic edge detection, manual crop anchors and a magnifier loupe for pixel-perfect corners - Batch scanning: capture multiple pages into a single PDF - Passport mode and ID card mode (one- or two-sided on a single page) - ID & passport photo mode with standard print sizes and a clean white backdrop - Built-in QR code scanner SIGN & EDIT PDFs - Sign documents: draw your signature, save several, and place them on any page - Add text and images directly onto your pages - Watermark and page numbers with live preview before you apply - Redact sensitive information permanently - Apply tools across multiple pages using the page strip TEXT RECOGNITION (OCR) - Extract text from any scan or photo - Smart document titles suggested automatically from the content - Copy, share or save the recognized text ORGANIZE & EXPORT - Files browser with list, grid and gallery views - Custom folders with your own choice of icon - Dedicated export screen: PDF or images, share, print or email - iCloud backup keeps your whole library safe and available on all your devices MADE FOR EVERY DAY Perfect for students, professionals and anyone going paperless. Optimized for iPhone and iPad, with full support for Dynamic Type and VoiceOver. Privacy Policy: https://ferdi.app/privacy-policy/pdfScanner Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://ferdi.app/apps/pdfScanner

About

Albedo

Features
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• An interactive map and real-time trajectories Track iconic satellites such as the ISS, Tiangong, Hubble as they move across the sky. The interactive map displays their real-time positions and ground track, helping you spot visible passes from your location with ease. Plus, new satellites are added to the app each time a new visible satellite is launched into orbit! • Anticipate passes with precision Plan your observations in advance by checking upcoming passes up to 7 days ahead. You’ll get all the essential information, including brightness magnitude, entry/exit from Earth’s shadow, weather conditions, cloud cover, and lunar phase. The app calculates your chances of observation, so you know when it’s the best time to look up. A built-in compass helps you visualize the satellite’s trajectory in the sky, making it even easier to know where to look. • Personalized notifications based on observation conditions Never miss a moment in the sky with customizable alerts. You can choose your favorite satellites, set a notification pre-alert period (from 5 to 30 minutes), and receive notifications only when the conditions are right for viewing. • Designed for space lovers, photographers, and casual observers This app is ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone who enjoys looking at the sky. Its clean, user-friendly interface makes it simple to use for both beginners and seasoned sky watchers, while providing all the detailed data needed for a perfect stargazing experience. By downloading this app, you agree to the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
Albedo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Folio at 17.6 against Albedo's 26.0. 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. Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Albedo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folio ships an update fortnightly, Albedo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Folio versus Albedo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioAlbedo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerdi KiziltoprakMathis Gaignet

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Folio

Subscriptions3
  • 7 days Free then$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Folio Pro Lifetime$6.49
  • Lifetime$25.99
2 purchases

Albedo

Subscriptions1
  • Orbital Plan - Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Orbital Plan - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Albedo free?
Albedo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folio or Albedo have ads?
Neither Folio nor Albedo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Folio or Albedo?
Folio ships an update fortnightly, and Albedo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Folio was updated on October 27, 2026 and Albedo on October 25, 2026.

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