Comparison

Ghost vs DocWeave

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

Head to head
About

Ghost

Browse the web faster, smarter, and more privately with this all-in-one browser. It offers robust privacy tools, efficient media playback, and convenient download management for a streamlined online experience.

Highlights
  • Private browsing mode
  • Tracker protection
  • Picture-in-Picture video
  • Background video playback
  • Built-in download manager
  • Page summarization
  • Reader Mode
Features
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Ghost Browser – Smart Private Browser Browse faster, smarter, and more privately with Ghost Browser — a modern all-in-one web browser designed for speed, privacy, media playback, downloads, and powerful browsing tools. Ghost Browser combines a clean browsing experience with smart features and privacy-focused tools to make everyday browsing easier, smoother, and more secure. Whether you're exploring the web, watching videos, saving content offline, or managing multiple tabs, Ghost Browser gives you everything you need in one lightweight and intuitive app. Fast & Smart Browsing • Fast tabbed web browsing • Normal and Private browsing modes • Powerful search and address bar • Quick access homepage • Recently closed tabs • Tab search and session restore • Custom homepage support • Reader Mode for distraction-free reading • Find on Page support • Smart browsing suggestions • Home screen quick actions Privacy & Security • Private browsing mode • Tracker protection features • Popup protection • Cookie and cache controls • Privacy dashboard and site insights • Per-site browsing settings • Safe browsing tools • Adult content filtering support Ghost Browser helps provide a cleaner and more controlled browsing experience while giving users greater privacy options. Media & Video Features • Picture-in-Picture video playback • Background video and audio support • Video detection tools • Save supported videos for offline viewing • Streaming-friendly browsing tools • Fullscreen media experience Enjoy smoother media playback while browsing your favorite websites and streaming platforms. --- Downloads & Offline Access • Built-in download manager • Save pages for offline reading • Download progress tracking • Local file storage management • Offline video playback support Keep your important content available anytime, even without internet access. Smart Tools & Productivity • Page summarize and simplify tools • Translation support • Smart page actions • Quick notes • Calculator and utility tools • QR image reader • Focus and browsing insights • Smart tab organization Ghost Browser is designed to help you browse more efficiently and stay productive throughout the day. Designed for Everyday Use • Clean and modern interface • Smooth browsing experience • Customizable settings • Optimized performance • Easy-to-use controls • Lightweight and user-friendly Important Notes Some websites may restrict certain features such as video downloading, background playback, or content access due to platform limitations or copyright protections. Users are responsible for complying with website terms and local laws when downloading or saving content. Download Ghost Browser today and experience a smarter, faster, and more private way to browse the web.

About

DocWeave

This app transforms PDFs, images, and scanned documents into editable text and structured content. It utilizes an on-device AI model for offline processing, preserving your privacy by keeping all data local. Export your recognized content in various formats for easy reuse.

Highlights
  • Scan paper documents
  • Capture scrolling webpages
  • Recognize tables and formulas
  • Export to PDF, Markdown, EPUB
  • On-device AI processing
  • Offline recognition
  • Resume interrupted tasks
Features
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Turn PDFs, images, and paper documents into structured content you can actually edit and reuse. DocWeave runs an AI document recognition model locally on your device. Import PDFs or images, scan paper documents, book pages, and lecture notes with your iPhone or iPad, or capture scrolling webpages and long articles through screen recording. Once the local model is installed, recognition works without an internet connection, and your documents never need to be uploaded to a server. What It Can Do • Scan Paper Documents Automatically detect and continuously capture pages on iPhone and iPad, then add them to the processing queue. Ideal for book pages, lecture notes, receipts, and temporary documents. • Capture Scrolling Content Record scrolling webpages or long articles and automatically stitch them into a long screenshot. Before recognition, you can remove ads, duplicate sections, and irrelevant content. • Understand Complex Layouts Go beyond plain text. DocWeave can recognize paragraph structures, tables, LaTeX formulas, code blocks, and algorithm blocks. • Export in Four Formats Generate reconstructed PDF, Markdown, EPUB, and MinerU packages in one pass—ready for reading, editing, archiving, or further processing. • Preview as Recognition Progresses View structured results as soon as each page is completed, so you can follow the progress and check the reconstructed layout. • Resume After Interruptions If a model download, page capture session, or large document recognition task is interrupted, continue from the saved progress instead of starting over. • Keep Documents on Your Device Model inference, page images, and recognition results are stored locally. Unless you choose to export, share, or send them to another app, your recognized content stays on your device. From capturing paper and importing files to understanding complex layouts and exporting reusable content, DocWeave keeps the entire document workflow on your device. First Use An internet connection is required to download the local recognition model, which is approximately 2.5 GB. The download begins only after you confirm it and can resume if interrupted. Once installed, the model can perform recognition offline. Device Requirements On-device AI recognition requires an A14 / M1 chip or newer and at least 6 GB of RAM. Requirements differ by recognition engine: • OvisOCR2 (faster, lower memory usage): a device with at least 6 GB RAM; keep at least 3 GB of free RAM before loading the model; model files are about 0.6–1 GB (varies by device). • MinerU (full-featured, supports reconstructed PDF export): a device with at least 8 GB RAM; keep at least 5 GB of free RAM before loading the model; the model file is about 2.5 GB. Note: free RAM is not storage; you also need enough storage for the model files and recognition results. Recommended devices: • iPhone 12 Pro / 13 Pro, iPhone 14 or newer (MinerU requires iPhone 15 Pro or newer) • iPad mini (A17 Pro) • iPad Air (M1) or newer • iPad Pro (M1) or newer • Mac with Apple silicon and at least 8 GB of unified memory Devices before A14 are not supported, e.g. iPad Pro (2018/2020, A12X/A12Z chip). Camera scanning and rolling-screen recording capture are only available on iOS/iPadOS. The macOS version supports importing PDFs and images via file picker, drag and drop, or paste.

Screenshots

Ghost4 screens
DocWeave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost at none against DocWeave's 1. Ghost also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DocWeave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ghost against 5.0 for DocWeave. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost ships an update every 2 weeks, DocWeave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ghost versus DocWeave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostDocWeave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB103 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPinki .巍 赵

Customer experience

Ghost

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DocWeave

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ghost

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DocWeave

One-time1
  • Integration Pass$1.99

Questions

Is Ghost free?
Ghost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocWeave free?
DocWeave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost or DocWeave?
Ghost and DocWeave are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Ghost or DocWeave have ads?
Neither Ghost nor DocWeave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost or DocWeave?
Ghost ships an update every 2 weeks, and DocWeave fortnightly. Most recently, Ghost was updated on September 19, 2026 and DocWeave on September 9, 2026.

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