Comparison

Document Scanner vs Notez

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

Head to head
About

Document Scanner

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Paperwork, ready to send. DocMind turns your iPhone into a document scanner and a practical PDF workspace. Capture pages, add a signature, and protect the finished copy before you share. SCAN PAPER INTO PDFs Scan agreements, receipts, notes, and multi-page documents with your camera. Review pages, crop or rotate them, adjust their appearance, reorder the scan, and save a PDF. Import photos and supported files into your Library. SIGN WITHOUT PRINTING Create a reusable handwritten signature and place it on PDF pages. Adjust its size and position, preview the result, and save a signed copy. PROTECT BEFORE YOU SHARE Create a password-protected PDF copy from supported source files. Choose the password yourself and keep the original available. EDIT AND ANNOTATE Highlight or underline text, add notes, stamps, checkboxes, and form fields. Save your markup as a new copy. Merge, split, compress, or flatten PDFs with the supported tools. EXTRACT TEXT AND TRANSCRIBE AUDIO OCR extracts text from supported images and scans. Audio Transcriber turns supported audio and video recordings into editable text. Voice Reader reads supported document text aloud and can export spoken audio. CONVERT SUPPORTED FORMATS Convert compatible documents, images, and text into PDF, TXT, RTF, Markdown, HTML, JSON, CSV, PNG, or JPEG. Available conversions depend on the source file. REMOVE SENSITIVE DETAILS Review detected personal information in searchable PDFs, then save a permanently redacted copy. Compare document versions to find text changes. ORGANIZE AND UNDERSTAND Find, preview, and share files from your Library. On compatible devices with iOS 26 or later and Apple Intelligence enabled, Document Assistant offers on-device summaries, action items, and key dates. Table and receipt extraction can export structured data to CSV on supported systems. Availability varies by device, language, operating system, and document type. PREMIUM Some advanced tools require a DocMind Premium subscription. Available plans, prices, and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.optimaai.pl/projects/legal/docmind-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.optimaai.pl/projects/legal/docmind-terms.html

About

Notez

This app transforms spoken conversations into organized text notes with AI-powered summaries and a chat assistant. It supports multilingual transcription, photo-to-text extraction, and calendar integration for efficient workflow management.

Highlights
  • AI-powered voice to text transcription
  • Automatic smart summaries
  • Interactive AI chat assistant for notes
  • Photo-to-text extraction
  • Multilingual recording and translation
  • Calendar integration for note organization
Features
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Transform the way you capture, organize, and act on spoken information with Notez - AI Note Taker & Summary. Designed for modern professionals, students, and active teams, Notez simplifies how you work with voice, turning live conversations into organized, actionable text in seconds, whether you're in an important business discussion, drafting a structured agenda, or staying present during a complex presentation. Experience the Future of Note-Taking Manual scribbling and forgotten details are a thing of the past. Notez seamlessly captures audio and converts it into accurate, readable documents. Unlike standard recording apps, it uses advanced AI to understand context, identify key points, and structure your information effortlessly. Simply tap to record, and let the app handle the heavy lifting while you focus on the conversation. Key Capabilities at a Glance Notez combines all the essential tools you need to streamline your workflow: Smart AI Summaries: Automatically extract main takeaways, key points, and to-do lists from your recordings. Interactive AI Chat Assistant: Chat directly with your notes to ask questions, pull specific facts, or revisit key moments instantly. Photo-to-Text Extraction: Upload images, slides, or whiteboard pictures to pull text and keep all your resources in one place. Multilingual Support: Record, translate languages effortlessly for international calls. Calendar Integration: Sync your schedule to automatically organize notes by meeting or event. Smarter Meetings and Lectures Achieving peak productivity requires tools that keep up with your busy schedule. Notez creates instant summaries the moment your calls end, so nothing gets lost in the shuffle. Students and researchers can rely on it just as easily, turning long class discussions into concise study guides. APPLE WATCH Start recording right from your wrist with one tap on Apple Watch. Your recording syncs to your iPhone automatically, where it's transcribed so you can read, search, and review every word of your meeting. • One-tap recording on Apple Watch • Pause and resume anytime • Recordings sync to iPhone for transcription Why Choose Notez? If you're looking for a reliable way to capture every detail, in meetings, lectures, or everyday conversations, Notez gives you the power to stay present without missing a beat. Generate comprehensive summaries, translate across languages, and discover why Notez stands out among today's note-taking tools. Download Notez today and experience the smartest way to record and organize your world. Privacy Policy: https://superapplabs.co/apps/notez/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://superapplabs.co/apps/notez/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Document Scanner4 screens
Notez4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notez at none against Document Scanner's shown. Notez also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Document Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Notez sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Document Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, Notez every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Document Scanner versus Notez: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument ScannerNotez
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNataliya TkachovaSuperapp Labs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Document Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • DocMind Premium Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • DocMind Premium Yearly$45.991 Year
8 purchases

Notez

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Discount$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Free Trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
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  • Yearly Discount 2$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Extra Usage Limit$5.99
  • Extra Usage Limit$6.99
  • Extra Usage Limit$7.99

Questions

Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notez free?
Notez is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Document Scanner or Notez have ads?
Document Scanner shows ads; Notez does not.
Which is updated more often, Document Scanner or Notez?
Document Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notez every 2 weeks. Most recently, Document Scanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and Notez on October 31, 2026.

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