Comparison

Retila vs DocSnap

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

Head to head
About

Retila

Features
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Retila - Read It Later is an app to save and manage interesting links, webpages, and sites you encounter every day. The name is an acronym (sort of) of the words: read it later. Retila lets you save your links forever. Unlike other apps, there is no sign in required. The data is synced to your iCloud account. If you wish, you can also export and import the data via CSV file. You are the owner and always in control. The app also lets you import your list from 3rd party apps like Pocket (Rest in Peace). There is instruction in the app how to do it. Retila features: - Save links for later - Unlimited entry - No sign in required - iCloud Sync - Export and Import list via CSV - Share extension (insert links from other apps via share) - Powerful filtering and search - Tag management - Custom app icons. And many more features to come. The app is currently only available for iOS. Retila is made with love in Munich.

About

DocSnap

Digitize documents with ease using your device's camera. This app allows you to scan, organize multi-page documents into PDFs, and make them searchable with OCR. Save, share, and customize filenames for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Easy document scanning with edge detection
  • Multi-page PDF creation
  • Searchable PDFs via OCR
  • Save and share PDFs
  • Customizable filenames
  • Folder shortcuts
  • Dark mode support
Features
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DocSnap – Simple PDF Scanner is a clean and efficient document scanning app built with simplicity in mind. Scan, save, and share PDFs with just a few taps. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Key Features: Easy Scanning: Use your iPhone’s camera to scan documents with automatic edge detection. Multi-Page Support: Scan multiple pages and organize them into a single PDF. OCR (Text Recognition): Make your scanned PDFs searchable using built-in text recognition (OCR). Save or Share PDFs: Save scanned documents to a specified folder or share them via the system share sheet. Customize Filenames: Edit file names before saving or sharing your scans. Folder Shortcuts: Choose a default folder for automatic saving—or select a new location each time. Dark Mode Support: Match your system theme or choose light/dark mode manually. 100% Private: No accounts, no tracking, and no data leaves your device unless you choose to share it. How It Works: Tap Scan Document to launch the scanner. Review and manage scanned pages before saving. Tap Save PDF to save to your selected folder, or Share PDF to send or store the document elsewhere. Manage settings, appearance, and destination folder under Settings. Built for Simplicity. Designed for Privacy. DocSnap is a completely free utility designed for individuals who want a simple and reliable way to digitize documents on the go—without sacrificing privacy. Learn more or view the open-source project at: https://github.com/jamesbabiak/SimpleDocScanner Privacy Policy: https://jamesbabiak.github.io/SimpleDocScanner/privacy.html

Screenshots

Retila4 screens
DocSnap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocSnap at none against Retila's 1. DocSnap also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). 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. Retila sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DocSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retila ships an update every 10 days, DocSnap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Retila versus DocSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetilaDocSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammad Faisal Bin AhmedJames Babiak

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retila

One-time1
  • Retila Plus$4.99
None

DocSnap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retila free?
Retila is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocSnap free?
DocSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retila or DocSnap have ads?
Neither Retila nor DocSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retila or DocSnap?
Retila ships an update every 10 days, and DocSnap every 2 days. Most recently, Retila was updated on October 12, 2026 and DocSnap on October 24, 2026.

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