Comparison

DocBeam. vs Zap

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

Head to head
About

DocBeam.

Features
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Stop typing. Start beaming. DocBeam lets you scan text from anything—documents, menus, phone numbers, signs, labels, and more. With a single scan, everything becomes instantly usable. • Instantly extract phone numbers and emails • Copy or share text with one tap • Save scans for later • Crisp and accurate powered by your iPhone’s camera • Sleek animated scanning beam for a premium experience

About

Zap

Control your smart TV and streaming devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and type using your phone's keyboard without any complicated setup.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi instant connect
  • D-pad and touchpad control
  • One-tap app launching
  • Phone keyboard for typing
  • Volume, playback, and power controls
  • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen controls
  • Multiple TV support
Features
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No remote? No problem. Point, tap, done — Zap controls your Google TV, smart TVs and streaming boxes straight from your iPhone or iPad. No cables, no codes, no pairing headaches. WHY ZAP • Instant connect over Wi‑Fi — nothing to plug in • A beautiful D‑pad, or a smooth touchpad — your choice • Your favorite apps, one tap away — Netflix, YouTube & more • Type on your TV with the phone keyboard — no more hunt‑and‑peck • Volume, playback, power and channels — all under your thumb • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen controls • Multiple TVs, saved and switched in a tap • Private by design — your TVs, settings and searches stay on your phone. No account needed. FREE TO START The core remote is free and yours to keep, supported by ads. Go Premium to remove the ads and unlock favorite apps, the keyboard, extra themes and more. Keeping several TVs saved and switching between them with one tap is part of Premium, too. Premium is available as a monthly or yearly auto‑renewing subscription or a one‑time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto‑renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. WORKS WITH Google TV™ devices, smart TVs and streaming players. Zap is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Google TV is a trademark of Google LLC. ALSO WORKS WITH Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS) and Vizio (SmartCast) smart TVs, plus Roku players and Roku TVs. Tap Pair and Zap finds the TV on its own — you are never asked which brand you own. Zap is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Roku, Inc. or VIZIO. Samsung and Tizen are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. LG and webOS are trademarks of LG Electronics Inc. Roku is a trademark of Roku, Inc. VIZIO and SmartCast are trademarks of VIZIO, a Walmart company. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zapremote.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zapremote.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

DocBeam.3 screens
Zap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocBeam. at none against Zap's 3. DocBeam. also leads on ads (none vs shown). Zap's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Zap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DocBeam. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocBeam. ships an update every 4 months, Zap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DocBeam. versus Zap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocBeam.Zap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody RanneyArda Celik

In-app purchases

None

DocBeam.

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Zap

Subscriptions2
  • Zap Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Zap Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zap Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is DocBeam. free?
DocBeam. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zap free?
Zap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DocBeam. or Zap have ads?
Zap shows ads; DocBeam. does not.
Which is updated more often, DocBeam. or Zap?
DocBeam. ships an update every 4 months, and Zap every 2 days. Most recently, DocBeam. was updated on November 9, 2026 and Zap on November 5, 2026.

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