Comparison

Swift Paperless vs Zeitfresser

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Native iOS integration
  • Paperless-ngx compatibility
  • Document finding
  • Document categorization
  • Add documents from phone
Features
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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!

About

Zeitfresser

Features
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Increase productivity. Work with clarity. Feel better. Zeitfresser is not a classic time tracker. It is your thoughtful companion for a structured, focused, and low-stress workday. Instead of simply counting time, Zeitfresser helps you understand your workflow and use your energy more intentionally. With flexible categories, a clear structure, and intuitive handling, Zeitfresser supports self-organization, process clarity, and continuous improvement, whether you work alone or as part of a team. How Zeitfresser supports your daily work: Focus instead of multitasking Organize tasks, projects, or focus areas into clean, structured categories. Make your workflow visible See how your day really flows and identify opportunities to improve. Efficient for individuals and teams Multiple entries per category reflect real-world collaboration and complexity. Less distraction, more clarity No noise and no rigid rules. Just what you need to stay productive. Less stress. More impact. Zeitfresser brings structure to your day without pressure. Understand what slows you down, regain focus, and make better decisions throughout your workday.

Screenshots

Swift Paperless4 screens
Zeitfresser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zeitfresser at none against Swift Paperless's 4. Zeitfresser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Swift Paperless's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swift Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Zeitfresser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swift Paperless ships an update monthly, Zeitfresser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swift Paperless versus Zeitfresser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwift PaperlessZeitfresser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB24 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPaul GessingerHahn Projects GmbH

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

Zeitfresser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Swift Paperless

One-time4
  • Coffee money$3.99
  • Proper thank-you$8.99
  • Above and beyond$17.99
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  • Legendary generosity$44.99
None

Zeitfresser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swift Paperless free?
Swift Paperless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zeitfresser free?
Zeitfresser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swift Paperless or Zeitfresser have ads?
Neither Swift Paperless nor Zeitfresser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swift Paperless or Zeitfresser?
Swift Paperless ships an update monthly, and Zeitfresser every 2 months. Most recently, Swift Paperless was updated on November 7, 2026 and Zeitfresser on September 28, 2026.

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