# Paperparrot vs Swift Paperless

The clearest difference is monetization model: Swift Paperless at free against Paperparrot's free with in-app purchases. Swift Paperless also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 85%) and ratings volume (68 vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Swift Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Paperparrot against 4.9 for Swift Paperless. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 68 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Paperparrot's written reviews are positive against 97% of Swift Paperless's.

Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, Swift Paperless every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperparrot | Swift Paperless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267/reviews)** | [4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-paperless/id6448698521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **96.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) | [Paul Gessinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/867006427) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperparrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267)

Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx instances, Add documents in various formats, Scan documents via camera or network scanner, Secure documents with Face/Touch ID, Extensive search and Spotlight support, Create custom document views, Offline document synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Swift Paperless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-paperless/id6448698521)

This app allows users to manage documents directly from their iOS device. It seamlessly integrates with a self-hosted document management system, ensuring data privacy and control. Easily find, categorize, and add new documents on the go.

**Highlights:** Native iOS integration, Paperless-ngx compatibility, Document finding, Document categorization, Add documents from phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee money | $3.99 | one-time |
| Proper thank-you | $8.99 | one-time |
| Above and beyond | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legendary generosity | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperparrot free?

Paperparrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Swift Paperless free?

Swift Paperless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paperparrot or Swift Paperless?

Paperparrot is rated higher. Paperparrot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Swift Paperless averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.

### Do Paperparrot or Swift Paperless have ads?

Neither Paperparrot nor Swift Paperless shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paperparrot or Swift Paperless?

Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Swift Paperless every 2 months. Most recently, Paperparrot was updated on September 18, 2026 and Swift Paperless on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*