Comparison

Regain vs Document Reader

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

Head to head
About

Regain

This app helps you manage your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and tracking your usage. Set daily goals, use focus timers, and receive reminders to encourage mindful productivity and a better balance between your online and offline life.

Highlights
  • App Blocker
  • Focus Timer (Pomodoro)
  • Screen Time Tracker
  • Daily Goals
  • Break Reminders
  • Whitelists & Lock Mode
  • Widgets
Features
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Regain helps you take control of your screen time and focus on what truly matters. Designed with intention and simplicity, it empowers you to create balance between your digital life and real life. With powerful tools and a calming design, Regain makes it easy to stay mindful and productive throughout your day. Key Features: App Blocker - Stay focused by blocking distracting apps when you need to concentrate. Focus Timer - Use customizable Pomodoro sessions to build deep work habits. Screen Time Tracker - Get insights into your daily app usage and identify time-wasting patterns. Daily Goals - Set personal screen-time goals and track your progress. Break Reminders - Receive gentle reminders to pause, breathe, and recharge. Whitelists & Lock Mode - Keep access to only what's essential, with optional lock protection. Widgets & Minimal Design - Access focus tools directly from your Home Screen. Regain is more than a productivity app it's a mindful companion to help you live intentionally and make every moment count. Privacy Policy: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Regain-Privacy-Policy- 273ca28ad2118035b92ae25a26af7f45 Terms of Service: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Regain-Terms-of-Use-273ca28ad21180f68157f127e09c4b6f

About

Document Reader

Features
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Document Reader turns your iPhone and iPad into a premium document scanner and complete PDF studio. Scan anything, pull out the text, sign it, and share it — all in a beautifully designed, distraction-light app. Whether it's a contract, receipt, ID, tax form, or a whiteboard full of notes, Document Reader captures it crisply and gives you the tools to finish the job. SCAN LIKE A PRO • Automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and shadow removal • Multi-page scanning — reorder, rotate, crop, or retake before you save • Studio filters: Original, Grayscale, high-contrast Black & White, and Enhanced • Import straight from Photos and Files, or share in from any app TEXT RECOGNITION (OCR) • Extract text from any scan or photo with fast, on-device recognition • Make any PDF searchable — find, select, and copy text right inside your documents • Share or copy extracted text in one tap A COMPLETE PDF TOOLKIT • Merge several PDFs into one, or split a document into pieces • Reorder, rotate, and delete pages with a visual page manager • Sign with your finger or Apple Pencil — and save signatures to reuse • Add text in any font, size, and color, plus highlights • Stamp a watermark and page numbers • Compress large PDFs with a live size preview • Password-protect documents on export ORGANIZED, YOUR WAY • Folders, favorites, and search by filename or by the text inside your scans • Grid or list view; sort by name, date, or size • Recently Deleted keeps files for 30 days, just in case PRIVATE BY DESIGN • App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID for your sensitive documents • Your scans are processed and stored on your device — not uploaded DOCUMENT READER PRO Go Pro with a single one-time purchase — no subscription — to remove all ads and unlock every premium tool forever: unlimited signatures, watermarks, compression, and password protection. Document Reader is free to use, supported by ads. Pro is an optional one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://puzzelo.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://puzzelo.app/privacy Support: https://puzzelo.app/support

Screenshots

Regain4 screens
Document Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Regain at none against Document Reader's shown. Regain also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Regain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Document Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Regain versus Document Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegainDocument Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnikwork Systems LLPTarik Benali

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Regain

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Document Reader

One-time1
  • Document Reader Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Regain free?
Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Reader free?
Document Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Regain or Document Reader have ads?
Document Reader shows ads; Regain does not.

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