Comparison

Archive vs DocScanner

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

Head to head
About

Archive

This app quickly scans documents to PDF, ideal for receipts, contracts, and IDs. It prioritizes privacy with offline, on-device processing and Face ID protection, offering a clean interface for easy document management.

Highlights
  • Fast PDF scanning
  • Automatic edge detection
  • Multi-page capture
  • Offline and private processing
  • Face ID/Touch ID lock
  • High-quality PDF export
  • Simple document library
Features
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Archive is a private document scanner for turning paper into clean PDFs on iPhone. Scan receipts, contracts, notes, warranties, IDs, and everyday paperwork without creating an account or sending documents to a cloud service. Free core features Scan documents with automatic edge detection and multi-page capture. Save documents locally on your iPhone with SwiftData. View, rename, delete, lock, and basic-export documents as PDFs. Protect sensitive documents with Face ID or Touch ID. Archive Pro Lifetime Archive Pro is an optional one-time lifetime purchase for power-user workflows. It unlocks OCR text recognition, search inside document text, imports from Files and Photos, tags, merge and split tools, page editing, advanced PDF export options, and other Pro organization tools as they are added. Built for trust No subscriptions. No accounts. No document cloud storage. No ads. No analytics SDKs. No tracking. Optional feedback in Settings sends only the details you choose to provide.

About

DocScanner

Features
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DocScanner turns your iPhone into a powerful, private document scanner. SCAN LIKE A PRO • Crisp, clean scans with automatic edge detection and shadow removal • Modes for documents, receipts, whiteboards, and ID cards • Fast batch scanning with automatic page capture FIND ANYTHING • On-device OCR makes every scan searchable • Search inside a document and jump straight to the matching page • Folders, tags, and starred documents keep everything organized EXPORT YOUR WAY • PDF export with selectable, searchable text • Password-protected PDFs • Combine several documents into one PDF • ID card to A4 layout, share as images, save to Photos LOCK WHAT MATTERS • Optionally lock folders and files with AES-256 encryption • Unlock with Face ID or your password PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads. No tracking. No account required. • Every document is processed and stored on your device only. DOCSCANNER PRO Unlock password-protected and searchable PDFs, Find in Document, combined PDF export, the ID card layout, watermark-free exports, plus unlimited locked folders and file locking. Available as a monthly or annual subscription (with a 7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doc-scanner-lovat.vercel.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Archive4 screens
DocScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Archive and DocScanner are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Archive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DocScanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Archive versus DocScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchiveDocScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemi HerbietADXStudio Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Archive

One-time1
  • Archive Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

DocScanner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • DocScanner Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Archive free?
Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocScanner free?
DocScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Archive or DocScanner have ads?
Neither Archive nor DocScanner shows ads.

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