foldy vs Paperkeep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
foldy
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Actionable Document Insights foldy is a privacy-first document intelligence app that helps you scan documents, extract data, and understand what matters without sharing full files or personal data. Whether itβs insurance letters, official documents, or everyday paperwork, foldy turns documents into clear insights, key details, and next steps so you can act faster and stay organized. SCAN & OCR DOCUMENTS β’ Scan paper documents directly with your device β’ Built-in OCR converts scans, PDFs, and images into searchable text β’ Extract text accurately from printed documents β’ Make scanned documents easy to search and analyze EXTRACT KEY DETAILS β’ Automatically extract key details from documents β’ Identify important names, dates, references, and values β’ Turn unstructured documents into structured information β’ Get clear next steps without manual review ACTIONABLE DOCUMENT INSIGHTS β’ Detect deadlines, renewals, and expirations β’ Understand what needs attention at a glance β’ Turn documents into actionable information NEVER MISS DEADLINES β’ Important dates detected automatically β’ Track renewals, expirations, and follow-ups β’ Stay on top of obligations without manual tracking β’ Reduce the risk of missed deadlines SEARCH ACROSS DOCUMENTS β’ Search inside scanned and imported documents β’ Find information by keywords and context β’ Search across document content, not just filenames ICLOUD SYNC β’ Sync documents and extracted details across your Apple devices β’ Keep your data up to date with iCloud β’ Access your documents from iPhone and iPad PRIVACY β’ Full documents are not sent to AI β’ Privacy-first by Design BUILT FOR REAL DOCUMENT WORKFLOWS foldy is ideal for: β’ Individuals organizing personal paperwork β’ Anyone scanning and extracting data from documents β’ Users who need document clarity without sacrificing privacy WHY FOLDY β’ Scan documents and extract data β’ OCR-powered document analysis β’ Actionable insights, not just storage β’ Secure and privacy-focused by default Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Paperkeep
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Throw your letters away. Paperkeep finds them. Scan a bill, letter or receipt and the app reads the sender, amount and due date for you. Months later you find everything in five seconds, and no payment slips through again. SCAN LIKE A PRO β’ Document camera with edge detection, photos from your library, PDFs from Mail and Files β’ Several pages as one document or as a batch β’ Share from any app, or scan via widget, Siri or the Action button UNDERSTANDS YOUR PAPERWORK β’ Swiss QR-bills: recipient, IBAN, amount and reference read exactly from the QR code β’ Detects payment terms, cancellation dates and well-known senders β’ With Apple Intelligence: a clear title, a one-sentence summary and matching tags, right on your iPhone FIND IT IN FIVE SECONDS β’ Search the full text, sender, amount, year and tags, even with typos β’ Filters for open bills, taxes, favorites and document types β’ Also from iPhone search NEVER MISS A DEADLINE β’ Reminders for payments, returns, cancellations and warranties β’ Mark as paid right from the notification β’ Open bills with a total, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch YOUR PAPERS ARE YOUR BUSINESS β’ Text recognition and AI run on your iPhone, no document is uploaded β’ No account, no ads, no tracking β’ Face ID lock, privacy screen in the app switcher, 30-day trash FREE TO GET ORGANIZED Up to 30 documents with scanning, recognition including AI, search, reminders, widgets and Apple Watch. PAPERKEEP PRO β’ Unlimited documents β’ iCloud sync, safe even if you lose your iPhone β’ Ask Paperkeep: "When did I buy the washing machine?" β’ Contracts and fixed costs with a cancellation letter β’ Spending overview and expense reports β’ Yearly tax PDF, emergency folder, valuables inventory β’ Backup, PDF export of all documents, alternate app icons Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription (each with a one-week free trial) or as a one-time purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period in your Apple Account settings. Requires iOS 26. AI features need a device with Apple Intelligence; everything else works on every supported iPhone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://neo-horizon.com/apps/paperkeep/datenschutz/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: foldy at 18.0 against Paperkeep's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. foldy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Paperkeep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | foldy | Paperkeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foldy UG (haftungsbeschrankt) | Neo Horizon GmbH |
In-app purchases
foldy
- Foldy Pro1 Month trial$3.991 Month
Paperkeep
- Paperkeep Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Paperkeep Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Paperkeep Pro Lifetime$59.99








