Document Expiry Reminder vs Renewly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Document Expiry Reminder
Never miss an important expiry date again. This app helps you track and manage expiration dates for essential documents like passports, visas, and licenses. It works entirely offline, keeping your information private and accessible with smart reminders and encrypted storage.
- Document expiry tracking
- Smart local notifications
- Encrypted storage (AES-256-GCM)
- Scan documents and attach PDFs/images
- On-device OCR for date extraction
- Encrypted backups
- Biometric app lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Export to CSV or PDF
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Never miss an important expiry date again. Document Expiry Reminder helps you track and manage expiration dates for essential documents such as passports, visas, residence permits, IDs, licenses, insurance papers, and certificates. The app is designed to work entirely offline, keeping your information private and always accessible. Key Features - Document expiry tracking Add documents and set expiry dates for passports, visas, IDs, driving licenses, insurance, contracts, and more. - Smart reminders Receive local notifications before documents expire, so you have time to renew without stress. All reminders are generated on your device. - Encrypted storage Documents and attachments are encrypted using AES-256-GCM. All encryption happens on your device. - Scan documents Use your iPhone camera to scan documents and attach images or PDFs for quick reference. - On-device text recognition Extract expiry dates using on-device OCR powered by Apple Vision. No cloud processing, no external servers. - Encrypted backups Create encrypted backup files that can be stored or shared securely without exposing your data. - Biometric app lock Protect your documents with Face ID or Touch ID authentication. - Export options Export document lists to CSV or generate PDF reports for record-keeping. - Fully offline The app works without an internet connection. No accounts, no sync, no servers. - Privacy-first design All data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is collected, tracked, or shared. - Clean Apple-native interface Designed using SwiftUI and Apple Human Interface Guidelines for a familiar, fast, and reliable experience. - Simple and focused No unnecessary features, no distractions, just a clear view of your documents and their expiry status. Why This App Is Different Many apps require accounts, cloud sync, or external servers. Document Expiry Reminder does not. Your documents stay on your device. The developer cannot access them. There is no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. This makes the app ideal for sensitive documents and users who value privacy and simplicity. Designed for iOS - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Supports iOS 17 and later - Uses modern Apple frameworks for performance and reliability - Local notifications and on-device processing only Use Cases - Track passport and visa expiry - Manage residency permits and IDs - Monitor insurance and license renewals - Keep important certificates organized - Avoid last-minute renewals and penalties Privacy Commitment Document Expiry Reminder does not collect personal data. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no third-party services. All document attachments are encrypted using AES-256-GCM and stored locally. Learn more about Apple privacy standards: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/user-privacy-and-data-use Apple on-device processing and Vision framework: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/vision Apple local notifications framework: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/usernotifications Important Notes - Deleting the app removes all stored data - Notifications can be disabled at any time in iOS settings - Future features will respect the same privacy-first principles Support Contact: documentsexpiryreminder@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585304445570
Renewly
Never miss a document expiry date again. This app scans your documents and sends timely reminders for renewals. Keep track of passports, licenses, and more with an intuitive interface and on-device processing for privacy.
- Document scanning and data extraction
- Customizable expiry reminders
- On-device processing for privacy
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Face ID app lock
- Unlimited documents with one-time purchase
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Your passport expired three weeks ago. You find out at the airport. Renewly makes sure that never happens. Add your documents once, and it reminds you well before they expire — while there is still time to renew. NEW IN 3.0: SELFA, FOR MONEY YOU LENT OR BORROWED Lent a friend money? Borrowed some? Record it once, set a due date, and Renewly reminds you the day before and the day it's due. When someone is late, a polite message is ready to send in Messages or WhatsApp, in the tone you choose. Today shows your documents and your money in one list, so nothing arrives as a surprise. It only keeps a record: Renewly never moves money, and nothing leaves your iPhone. Record partial repayments in any currency, mark a debt as forgiven, and see who owes you at a glance on the Money widget. TRIP CHECK Planning a trip? Enter the destination and dates, and Trip Check compares them with your documents: whether each passport stays valid long enough for that country, whether you need a visa or travel authorization, and whether the visas you saved cover your stay. The visa rules come from official government sources and cover 14 destinations, including the Schengen area, the UK, the US, Canada, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Japan. Rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go. Trip Check is free; Unlimited saves your trips and checks your documents again before you leave. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK • Passport • Driver's license • National ID card • Residence permit and visa • Vehicle registration • Insurance and health cards • Professional licenses and certifications • Warranties, or anything else with a date on it REMINDERS THAT ARRIVE IN TIME • Reminders timed for each document: months ahead for a passport or permit, days ahead for insurance — plus one on the expiry day • See everything at a glance: green is fine, orange is soon, red is expired • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show what's due next • Tap a reminder to open that document straight away SCAN INSTEAD OF TYPING Point your camera at a document. Renewly reads it on your iPhone, recognizes what kind of document it is, and finds the expiration date for you. Check the details, confirm, and you are done. No typing dates from a tiny printed line. YOUR DOCUMENTS STAY ON YOUR IPHONE This is the part we care most about, so we will be plain about it: • No account. No sign-up. No password. • No server. Your documents are never uploaded anywhere. • No tracking, no ads, no analytics. • Scanning runs on your device with Apple's Vision framework. Only the expiration date you confirm is saved. No other text from your document is kept. • Lock the app with Face ID. Your document photos stay blurred until you unlock them. • Export your documents and money as a CSV file whenever you want your own copy. PRICING Renewly is free for up to 3 documents. If you need more, one purchase unlocks Renewly Unlimited: unlimited documents, family members (keep everyone's documents together, with reminders that say whose document it is), Add to Calendar, Siri and Shortcuts ("What expires next?"), and reminders on the days you choose. It is a one-time payment. There is no subscription and there never will be. Restore it on your other devices at any time, and share it with your family through Family Sharing. Free also covers 3 open money entries in Selfa. Unlimited removes that limit too, saves your trips with a reminder before you go, unlocks all four nudge tones, and lets Siri answer "Who owes me?". DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Renewly works with VoiceOver, Voice Control and larger text sizes, with clear colors and labels in light and dark mode. It speaks English, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Italian and Portuguese, with full right-to-left support for Arabic. Add your passport today. Your future self will thank you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Document Expiry Reminder at free against Renewly's free with in-app purchases. Renewly's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Document Expiry Reminder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Renewly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Document Expiry Reminder against 5.0 for Renewly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Document Expiry Reminder ships an update fortnightly, Renewly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Document Expiry Reminder | Renewly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MO NOUR | Anas Belkhadir |
Customer experience
Document Expiry Reminder
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In-app purchases
Document Expiry Reminder
- Premium Lifetime$39.99
- Document Expiry Reminder Family$69.99
Renewly
- Unlimited Documents$4.99
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