Comparison

Xerox® Workplace vs DocuWare

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

Head to head
About

Xerox® Workplace

Print and scan documents locally or remotely with your Xerox MFP. Connect securely from anywhere to any device over any network. Supports various print options and integrates with cloud storage for easy access.

Highlights
  • Local and remote printing
  • Wireless scanning
  • QR code and NFC printer connection
  • Print from cloud storage
  • Secure print options
  • Public/hotspot printing
  • Printer status monitoring
Features
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DESCRIPTION The Xerox® Workplace mobile app enables simple local printing and scanning with your Xerox MFP. When used in conjunction with Xerox® Workplace Cloud / Suite (www.Xerox.com/mobile), it further allows users to connect in a controlled secure way from any anywhere, to any device over any network (without direct printer connection.) KEY STANDARD FEATURES -Add and connect to a printer by simply scanning the printer specific QR Code or using NFC to tap on NFC-enabled MFP -Open documents directly from this app for easy print and preview - Use the camera function to capture a picture and then print it -Select print options such as 1-Sided/ 2-Sided, color/ black-white, stapled, paper-size, page range, and Secure Print pin (for direct print only) -Print directly from other applications such as Dropbox, Google Drive and more -Integrated Public/Hot Spot printing -Scan documents from your MFP wirelessly from within the app Additional Features when used with Xerox Workplace Suite or Cloud - Controlled and secure user permissions with mobile app user account log in - Unlock supported Xerox Printers, using the mobile app instead of a card (unlock code or NFC) - Print to Xerox, Fuji Xerox and non-Xerox including HP, Ricoh, Epson, Canon and others’ network print devices - Print MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, email, text, Open Office and various image formats - Use GPS to find locations and available printers - View the currently selected printer status - Print documents immediately or upload them securely for release later at any licensed printer (pull print) - Job accounting support - Capability to integrate with a single release queue including jobs sent from desktop PC, MAC and Chrome book - View all waiting pull print jobs to release at any printer from your mobile device Feature availability depends on Xerox Workplace solution Mobile Print solution version and Administrator configuration HOW TO GET STARTED WITH XEROX® WORKPLACE 1.) Obtain your Company Code information for your Xerox® Workplace Solution from your administrator 2.) Download and install Xerox® Workplace App 3.) Register & Login to Xerox® Workplace using your Company Code and Credentials 4.) Browse your Mobile Device and open a document to print 5.) Select “Open In…” using Workplace to Upload, Preview & Print your Documents* 6.) Select an available printer, printer options and release your document *Actual names and availability of menu commands may vary across mobile platforms. Visit www.xerox.com/mobile for more information on Xerox Mobile Solutions

About

DocuWare

Manage your cloud-based tasks and documents on the go. Access assigned tasks, search for documents, and import or share files seamlessly. The app features an intuitive interface for efficient mobile use.

Highlights
  • Robust task management
  • Search documents on the go
  • Import documents via sharing
  • Share documents to other apps
  • Efficient navigation between tasks and documents
  • User-centric mobile interface
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Experience the new DocuWare app for our cloud users. The DocuWare App can be used with DocuWare Cloud, for Organizations with version 7.13 or later. Connections to DocuWare On-Premises Systems are not supported yet. Key Features: Robust Task Management: Easily access and manage all tasks assigned to you, organized by workflow. Search for documents while on the go. Import documents to DocuWare by sharing the document to the app. Share documents from the app to other apps. Efficient Navigation: Seamlessly switch between task details and related documents using two accessible tabs. User-Centric Design: Enjoy a simplified and intuitive interface tailored for mobile use

Screenshots

Xerox® Workplace4 screens
DocuWare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocuWare at 100% against Xerox® Workplace's 56%. DocuWare also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Xerox® Workplace's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (175 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xerox® Workplace holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xerox® Workplace has 175 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Xerox® Workplace's written reviews are positive against 100% of DocuWare's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xerox® Workplace ships an update every 2 months, DocuWare every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Xerox® Workplace versus DocuWare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXerox® WorkplaceDocuWare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (175 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings175 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXerox CorporationDocuWare GmbH

Customer experience

Xerox® Workplace

All ratings175 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative34.7%

DocuWare

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Xerox® Workplace

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 🐛 Cannot connect to app
  • 🐛 Adding printers is not straightforward
  • 🐛 Printer names not always recognized
  • 🐛 Paper size not always respected
  • 🐛 Does not support FX printers
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  • 🐛 Periodic disconnects
  • 🐛 Transfer processing but never completes
  • 🐛 Not working on iPad
  • 🐛 Cannot add printer by QR code
  • 🐛 Terrible printers, cannot connect
  • 🐛 .edu BUG, crashes on login
  • 🐛 Useless, cannot find printer
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Login issues with corporate code
  • 🐛 Scanner doesn't work with network printer
  • 🐛 Cannot find printers on work network
  • 🐛 Requires PC program to pair
  • 🐛 Support is weak, no feedback

Requested features

13 requests
  • 💡 Ability to paste images
  • 💡 Manual type for number of prints
  • 💡 Option to print specific pages
  • 💡 Print range selection
  • 💡 Support for FX printers
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  • 💡 Support for secure print
  • 💡 Create common names for printers
  • 💡 Option to print 4x6 photos
  • 💡 Multiple image per page options (like Android)
  • 💡 App suggested when AirPrint not detected
  • 💡 Scanning to app and opening in other apps
  • 💡 Print from apps other than pictures or email
  • 💡 Ability to print single pages

DocuWare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xerox® Workplace

No in-app purchases

None

DocuWare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xerox® Workplace free?
Xerox® Workplace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocuWare free?
DocuWare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xerox® Workplace or DocuWare?
Xerox® Workplace is rated higher. Xerox® Workplace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while DocuWare averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Xerox® Workplace or DocuWare have ads?
Neither Xerox® Workplace nor DocuWare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xerox® Workplace or DocuWare?
Xerox® Workplace ships an update every 2 months, and DocuWare every 4 weeks. Most recently, Xerox® Workplace was updated on October 7, 2026 and DocuWare on October 4, 2026.

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