Comparison

Xerox® Workplace vs Epson DocumentScan

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

Epson DocumentScan

Scan documents directly from your Epson scanner to your Apple device. Preview, edit, and organize scanned pages before sending them via email, to other apps, or to popular cloud storage services. Transfer files to your PC using iTunes.

Highlights
  • Direct scanning to iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
  • Edit scanned pages (rotation, re-ordering)
  • Send files via email
  • Integrate with cloud services (Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive)
  • Send data to PC via iTunes
  • Autosize and auto image type recognition
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This app is only for Epson scanners. Make sure that your scanner is supported. Scan documents directly to your iPhone®, iPod touch or iPad®. You can preview scanned data and send it to email, directly to other applications or to cloud services like Box®, DropBox™, Evernote®, Google Drive™ and Microsoft® OneDrive. Scanners Supported https://support.epson.net/appinfo/documentscan/en/index.html Key Features - Directly scan to your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad - Edit scanned pages – multi-page rotation or re-ordering - Send scanned files via email - Send saved data to other applications, or to cloud services including Box, DropBox, Evernote, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive*. *Applications must be installed on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. - Send saved data to your PC via iTunes® - Get help with a built-in FAQ section Advanced features - Autosize recognition, auto image type recognition - Multi-page rotation and re-ordering How to Connect Follow your scanner guide to connect your scanner via Wi-Fi® or AP direct connect mode. EPSON and WorkForce are registered trademarks. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

Screenshots

Xerox® Workplace4 screens
Epson DocumentScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xerox® Workplace at 56% against Epson DocumentScan's 12%. Xerox® Workplace also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 121 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Xerox® Workplace's written reviews are positive against 12% of Epson DocumentScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xerox® Workplace ships an update every 2 months, Epson DocumentScan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Xerox® Workplace versus Epson DocumentScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXerox® WorkplaceEpson DocumentScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (175 ratings) — better1.8 (121 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings175 — better121
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXerox CorporationSeiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

Xerox® Workplace

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

Epson DocumentScan

All ratings121 ratings
Positive14.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative80.0%

User reviews

Xerox® Workplace

From 175 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works fine and is useful
  • 👍 Convenient on cellphone
  • 👍 Great app for Xerox B615
  • 👍 Quirky but works
  • 👍 Very good app, does its job

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cannot connect to app
  • 🐛 Unreliable and unintuitive
  • 🐛 Adding printers is not straightforward
  • 🐛 Printer names not always recognized
  • 🐛 Paper size not always respected

Epson DocumentScan

From 121 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Basic scanning functionality works
  • 📱 WiFi connectivity available for mobile scanning
  • 📄 Saves documents as PDF format
  • ⚡ Quick setup process for compatible scanners
  • 🎨 Works well with art canvas scanning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent WiFi connectivity issues
  • ❌ Poor iOS/iPhone compatibility
  • 🔌 Requires cellular data to be disabled on iOS devices
  • 📤 Difficult file export and sharing functionality
  • ⚙️ Missing advanced features compared to desktop app

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

Epson DocumentScan

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App cannot find scanner even when connected to same network
  • WiFi direct mode fails to establish connection
  • App freezes on scanner search screen
  • Crashes when attempting to save photos to camera roll
  • Crashes when pressing 'scan more' during batch operations
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  • Cellular data interferes with scanner connection on iOS
  • App loses all scanned data after reinstallation
  • Setup completes but scanning fails in WAP mode
  • Long loading times between operations
  • Scanner connection drops randomly during scanning
  • App not compatible with iOS 14 and later versions
  • Incompatible with all-in-one printer/scanner models
  • Specific scanner models not recognized despite being listed
  • Spinning/loading indicator gets stuck indefinitely
  • WiFi connection inconsistent and unreliable

Requested features

16 requests
  • Direct save to Files app and cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • OCR support for searchable PDFs
  • Bulk export of multiple files at once
  • Higher DPI scanning options (600 DPI or higher)
  • Automatic double-sided page detection
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  • Image editing tools (crop, skew correction, exposure/color adjustment)
  • Batch scanning with automatic document separation
  • Support for all Epson scanner and printer models
  • Ability to save scans to camera roll directly
  • Multiple file format options beyond PDF
  • Network configuration within the app (without EpsonNet Config)
  • Improved file management and organization
  • Automatic document size detection without manual override
  • Ability to scan more than 100 pages per file
  • Dark mode option
  • Better integration with iOS Files app

In-app purchases

None

Xerox® Workplace

No in-app purchases

None

Epson DocumentScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xerox® Workplace free?
Xerox® Workplace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson DocumentScan free?
Epson DocumentScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xerox® Workplace or Epson DocumentScan?
Xerox® Workplace is rated higher. Xerox® Workplace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Epson DocumentScan averages 1.8 from 121 ratings.
Do Xerox® Workplace or Epson DocumentScan have ads?
Neither Xerox® Workplace nor Epson DocumentScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xerox® Workplace or Epson DocumentScan?
Xerox® Workplace ships an update every 2 months, and Epson DocumentScan every 3 months. Most recently, Xerox® Workplace was updated on September 5, 2026 and Epson DocumentScan on August 13, 2026.

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