Documan vs HTTPocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Documan
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Documan is your fast, private, and secure local document manager. Keep all your PDFs, receipts, images, and text files organized in one place โ right on your device. No account. No tracking. Your files live on your phone and work with no signal, no iCloud account, and no space in iCloud. Turn on iCloud Backup and a copy of everything is kept safe, so deleting the app or losing your phone doesn't mean losing your documents. Features: - Document Scanner โ Scan physical papers with your camera and turn them into high-quality PDFs instantly using Apple's built-in Vision framework. - iCloud Backup โ A copy of every document, kept in step with your app. Move or rename a file and the backup follows. - Restore Anything โ Reinstall the app and get everything back exactly as it was, folders, colours and icons included. - 30-Day Recovery โ Emptied your deleted files? They stay recoverable from iCloud for another 30 days. - Folders โ Organize with folders you name, colour and give an icon. Press and hold any folder to edit, share or compress it. - Drag & Drop โ Drag documents onto folders, or select several and move them together. - Import from Photos & Files โ Bring in documents directly from your Photos library or the iOS Files app. - Share Extension โ Import files from any app using the iOS share sheet, including drag and drop support. - Search & Rename โ Find any document instantly and rename files with a tap. - Share Out โ Send documents to any app, email, or AirDrop from within Documan. - Undo Delete & Recently Deleted โ Accidentally deleted something? Recover it within seconds. - Sort Your Way โ Sort by name, date added, file size, or file type. - File Types โ Supports PDF, images (JPG, PNG, HEIC), text files, and Word documents (DOC, DOCX). - Built for iOS 26 โ Liquid Glass toolbars, system colours, pull to refresh, and swipe from the edge to go back. - Dark Mode โ Full dark mode support with haptic and sound feedback, and full VoiceOver and Reduce Motion support. - Quick Preview โ Tap any document for an instant full-screen preview. Free plan includes up to 5 documents. Unlock Documan once for unlimited storage, camera scanning, and iCloud backup โ one-time purchase, no subscription, ever.
HTTPocket
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HTTPocket turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into your own private file server. No cables, no cloud, no third-party apps. Send and receive files wirelessly between your devices, or share photos, videos, PDFs, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi: laptop, phone, tablet, even a smart TV. Pick a folder, tap Start Server, and share instantly. Includes a Built-In Photo Converter & PDF Toolkit, so you can convert files right where they are. TWO WAYS TO CONNECT 1. From Any Browser Open the server address in any browser. No app needed on the other device. Scan a QR code to connect in seconds. Works on PC, Mac, phone, tablet, or smart TV. 2. HTTPocket App (iPhone, iPad, Mac) Connect to another HTTPocket server using Client Mode for a smoother, native experience. Browse, view, and download right inside the app. 3. HTTPocket for Apple TV Install the free Apple TV app to browse your server and play videos on the big screen, controlled with your Apple TV remote. SEND & RECEIVE FILES (FREE) - Wireless File Sharing: share any folder over Wi-Fi, no cables or internet needed - Upload From Any Device: others can send you files from their browser, including drag-and-drop - Browser Access: anyone connects from any browser, no app required - QR Code Connect: scan to connect instantly, no typing IP addresses - Live Transfer Progress: see speed and time remaining for every file - In-App Chat: message connected devices right from the app - Custom Port: set your own port to fit your network - See Who's Connected: know how many devices are connected - Search & Thumbnails: find files fast, with instant previews - Slideshow: flip through a folder's photos without downloading them - Custom Video Player: play videos in the browser, no downloading needed - Download as Zip: grab a folder or several files as one .zip BROWSE ANOTHER DEVICE (FREE, CLIENT MODE) Skip the browser and connect to another HTTPocket server for a true native app experience, built right in. - Connect in one tap or QR scan - Fast native file browser, no tabs, no page loads - Native video player: switch audio and subtitles, change speed, resume where you left off - View photos with zoom, pan, and fit-to-screen - Read PDFs in a full-screen native viewer - Open text and HTML files without saving them - Save logins for password-protected servers - Remembers recent servers for quick reconnecting - Full Dark Mode support BUILT-IN PHOTO CONVERTER & PDF TOOLKIT No separate app, nothing uploaded. Everything happens on your device. - Photo Converter: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, plus resize, crop, and compress - PDF Toolkit: combine images to PDF, merge, compress, rotate, split pages, or convert to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint Try each tool free, 3 conversions each, then upgrade to Pro for unlimited use. HTTPOCKET PRO - File Management: create, rename, and delete files from the browser - Bulk Actions: select multiple files to move or delete - Password Protection: lock your server with a username and password - Multi-User Logins: separate logins for different people - Unlimited Conversions: no cap on Photo and PDF tools Available as Monthly, Yearly, or one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS - Everything happens on your local Wi-Fi, nothing sent to an outside server - No account or sign-up needed, no internet connection required - Conversions happen entirely on your device, never uploaded anywhere - Built with Apple's own frameworks, no third-party dependencies By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HTTPocket at 4 against Documan's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Documan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HTTPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Documan ships an update every 3 weeks, HTTPocket every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Documan | HTTPocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sukhjinder Singh | Md Imran Ansari |
In-app purchases
Documan
- Documan Unlimited$4.99
HTTPocket
- HTTPocket Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- HTTPocket Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
- HTTPPocket Lifetime$9.99
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