eDocReader vs eID Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eDocReader
Organize and annotate PDF documents with a tabbed interface and bookmarking features. Collaborate in real-time with paperless meetings, synchronizing viewing and drawings across multiple devices.
- Tabbed PDF interface
- Page bookmarking
- Thumbnail view
- Drawing and text annotation
- Magnifier mode
- Paperless meeting synchronization
- Connect up to 8 devices
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[Main Features] - Display multiple PDF files in a tabbed interface that allows to instantly change between tabs. - Bookmark pages within a PDF and access them instantly. - View bookmarked pages as a thumbnail list and select thumbnails to view them. - View document pages as a thumbnail list; select any thumbnail to display the page. - Add drawings and text with Drawing Mode; make more precise edits using Magnifier Mode. Keyboard entry is also supported. [Personal Area Meeting] Allows you to conduct a paperless meeting between devices. - Send and receive documents from other devices connected via Personal Area Meeting - Synchronize viewing actions between connected devices (page turns, drawings displayed on other devices) - Connect with up to 8 devices (Total number of devices may vary based on actual network conditions).
eID Scan
This app enables convenient e-identity verification and electronic document signing using your smartphone and an eID card. It eliminates the need for a computer or separate card reader, offering a secure and mobile solution for accessing e-services.
- Read eID card chip via NFC
- Verify e-identity
- Sign documents electronically
- No computer required
- Mobile access to e-services
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eID Scan – ērta e-Identitātes apliecināšana un elektroniskais paraksts Mobilā lietotne eID Scan ļauj nolasīt Latvijas Republikas elektroniskās identifikācijas kartes (eID kartes) čipu ar NFC tehnoloģiju, sniedzot drošu un vienkāršu veidu, kā apliecināt savu e-Identitāti un parakstīt dokumentus elektroniski. Lietotne darbojas kā mobilais eID karšu lasītājs, vairs nav nepieciešams sagatavot datoru darbam ar eID karti un iegādāties kartes lasītāju. Lietotni eID Scan vari izmantot ne tikai eParaksts mobile līguma parakstīšanai, bet arī e-Identitātes apliecināšanai un dokumentu parakstīšanai portālā eParaksts.lv un programmā eParakstītājs 3.0. Kāpēc izvēlēties eID Scan? - Nav nepieciešams dators: apliecini savu e-Identitāti portālā eParaksts.lv un paraksti eParaksts mobile līgumu vai citus dokumentus portālā eParaksts.lv un programmā eParakstītājs 3.0 no sava viedtālruņa. - Mobilitāte: Pilnībā mobils risinājums, kas nodrošina piekļuvi e-videi un e-pakalpojumiem. Izmēģini eID Scan un padari savu digitālo dzīvi vieglāku! eID Scan – Convenient e-Identity Verification and Electronic Signature The mobile app eID Scan allows you to read the chip of the Republic of Latvia's electronic identification card (eID card) using NFC technology, providing a secure and simple way to verify your e-Identity and sign documents electronically. The app functions as a mobile card reader, eliminating the need to prepare a computer to work with the eID card or purchase a card reader. You can use eID Scan app not only to sign the eParaksts mobile contract but also to verify your e-Identity and sign documents on the eParaksts.lv portal and in the eParakstītājs 3.0 application. Why Choose eID Scan? - No computer needed: verify your e-Identity on the eParaksts.lv portal and sign the eParaksts mobile contract or other documents on the eParaksts.lv portal and in the eParakstītājs 3.0 application directly from your smartphone. - Mobility: A fully mobile solution that provides access to the e-environment and e-services. Try eID Scan and simplify your digital life!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: eDocReader at 94% against eID Scan's 10%. eDocReader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and device support (3 vs 1). eID Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eDocReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of eDocReader's written reviews are positive against 10% of eID Scan's.
eDocReader ships an update every 4 months, eID Scan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eDocReader | eID Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIPPON INFORMATION CO.,LTD. | Latvijas Valsts radio un televizijas centrs, AS |
Customer experience
eDocReader
eID Scan
In-app purchases
eDocReader
No in-app purchases
eID Scan
No in-app purchases
