Swift Paperless vs MonitoredHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swift Paperless
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.
- Native iOS integration
- Paperless-ngx compatibility
- Document finding
- Document categorization
- Add documents from phone
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Swift Paperless is a native iOS app that interacts with the popular Paperless-ngx document management software. Paperless-ngx is self-hosted, and therefore fully privacy preserving: you control your data! With Swift Paperless, it's easy to find, categorize and also add documents from your phone!
MonitoredHome
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The Monitored Home App is your ultimate solution for a safe, smart, and secure home environment. This innovative application offers comprehensive monitoring and control of all your automation systems from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. Designed for modern homeowners, the app ensures that you stay connected to your home no matter where you are. In addition to providing unparalleled security and automation features, the Monitored Home App allows you to monitor and manage your home’s electricity, gas, and water usage. By tracking these utilities, the app helps you optimize consumption, reduce costs, and promote a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonitoredHome at none against Swift Paperless's 4. MonitoredHome also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Swift Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MonitoredHome asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swift Paperless ships an update monthly, MonitoredHome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swift Paperless | MonitoredHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (75 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Gessinger | Zeus Intelligence |
Bugs and requests
Swift Paperless
Reported bugs
7 issues- Metadata box not resizable on iPhone 13 Mini
- Document upload screen sometimes exits unexpectedly
- Extra step to access iOS share sheet
- Cannot scroll multi-page PDFs on iPad
- Server removal from list upon logout
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- Editing area only half screen after update
- App crying about certificate issue with HTTPS
Requested features
12 requests- Ability to quickly open next document in current view (like 'save & next')
- Option to hide preview side bar for full-screen document view
- Smarter server management in multi-instance setup
- Ability to search within a document
- Support for Title view only without thumbnails
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- Siri Shortcuts support for adding documents
- Option to add from a network scanner
- Support for SSO
- Ability to copy file content from the app
- Option to send documents from archive via share menu (e.g., email)
- Grid view with thumbnails on iPad
- Direct donation link in the app
MonitoredHome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swift Paperless
- Coffee money$3.99
- Proper thank-you$8.99
- Above and beyond$17.99
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- Legendary generosity$44.99
MonitoredHome
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Swift Paperless free?
Is MonitoredHome free?
Do Swift Paperless or MonitoredHome have ads?
Which is updated more often, Swift Paperless or MonitoredHome?
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