Comparison

Phone Drive vs Doc Scan Maker

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

Head to head
About

Phone Drive

Transform your mobile device into a wireless flash drive and comprehensive file manager. Easily store, view, and manage local and cloud files, transferring them wirelessly to your computer via Wi-Fi. Stream media and utilize built-in tools for documents and file organization.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfers via Wi-Fi
  • Manage local and cloud storage
  • Built-in media player and document viewer
  • File organization and security features
  • Support for multiple cloud services
  • Create playlists and stream media
Features
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Move files between your iPhone, iPad and computer over Wi-Fi, then keep them organized in Phone Drive. Store documents, view PDFs, play music and manage local files alongside your connected cloud accounts. TRANSFER FILES TO PC OR MAC Connect your iPhone or iPad and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the address shown in Phone Drive in your computer's web browser to upload or download files. No USB cable or separate desktop app is needed for browser transfers. KEEP FILES ORGANIZED Create folders for work, study and everyday life. Copy, move, rename, delete and share files. Create ZIP archives or unzip received files, and keep the documents you need stored in Phone Drive for offline access. VIEW DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS Read PDFs and preview supported Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers and Keynote files. View images and text files in the app. Edit plain text and source code with the built-in text editor. PLAY YOUR MUSIC AND VIDEOS Listen to your own music with playlists, shuffle, repeat and background playback. Watch supported videos or stream compatible media from connected cloud services. CONNECT YOUR CLOUD STORAGE Access supported Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive and Yandex Disk accounts, plus FTP and WebDAV servers. Manage files across connected locations from the same app. ADD A PASSCODE Restrict access to Phone Drive with a passcode and unlock with Face ID or Touch ID on supported devices. FILES FOR WORK AND EVERYDAY LIFE Bring a presentation to a meeting, carry PDFs for a trip, or move photos and music from your computer to your phone. Import photos from your library and keep related files together in folders. Phone Drive is free to download. Some features, including cloud connections and device-to-device sharing, require in-app purchases. Check the options available in the app. For local Wi-Fi transfers, keep Phone Drive open and your device awake until the transfer finishes. Cloud services require an internet connection and a supported account. Learn more: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive Privacy Policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/terms

About

Doc Scan Maker

Features
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Doc Scan Maker is a fast and simple document scanning app that turns your phone into a powerful portable scanner. Scan papers, receipts, notes, IDs, and more and convert them into high quality PDF files in seconds. Key Features Smart Document Scanning Auto detect edges and capture clear scans Crop and Enhance Adjust brightness, contrast and perspective PDF Export Convert scans into shareable PDF files Organize Documents Keep all your scans neatly stored in folders Easy Sharing Share PDFs via WhatsApp Email Drive and more OCR Text Recognition Extract text from scanned documents Fast and Lightweight Simple UI for quick scanning anytime anywhere Perfect For Students scanning notes and assignments Professionals handling office documents Travellers storing receipts and IDs Anyone who wants paperless document management Go Paperless Today

Screenshots

Phone Drive4 screens
Doc Scan Maker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doc Scan Maker at none against Phone Drive's 5. 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. Phone Drive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Doc Scan Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Phone Drive versus Doc Scan Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone DriveDoc Scan Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyCodegres (OPC) Private Limited

Bugs and requests

Phone Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unreliable file transfers
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Playlist management options
  • Video playback support
  • Improved cloud storage integration
  • Customizable file organization

Doc Scan Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Phone Drive

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Cloud Service Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Service Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Reset Password$1.99
  • Upgrade to Full Version$4.99
  • Premium Cloud Service Lifetime$49.99
None

Doc Scan Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone Drive free?
Phone Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doc Scan Maker free?
Doc Scan Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phone Drive or Doc Scan Maker have ads?
Neither Phone Drive nor Doc Scan Maker shows ads.

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