Comparison

Zettelheld vs e

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

Head to head
About

Zettelheld

Organize and send your receipts and documents easily. Capture paper receipts with your camera, import digital ones, and categorize them with custom labels. Bundle labeled items into ZIP files for convenient sharing.

Highlights
  • Collect mail receipts locally
  • Scan paper receipts with camera
  • Label receipts for organization
  • Export bundled receipts as ZIP
  • Automatic mail import (Pro)
  • Background sync (Pro)
Features
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Zettelheld collects mail and paper receipts directly on your iPhone. Connect your mailbox, import PDFs or images, or photograph paper receipts. Add labels to your receipts - each label creates its own outbox. Example: label your tax documents with "Tax advisor" and send them together as a ZIP file. What Zettelheld can do in the current MVP: - collect mail receipts locally - scan paper receipts with the camera - label receipts and export / send them together - export one year of documents as a ZIP file Privacy first: - credentials are stored securely in the iPhone Keychain Free / Pro: - the free version includes 3 sends - Zettelheld Pro unlocks unlimited export, automatic mail import, and background sync after that Pricing, trial period, and subscription management are handled directly by Apple. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

e

Easily scan, edit, and share documents directly from your phone. Features advanced OCR for text extraction and a comprehensive PDF toolkit for merging, splitting, and converting files. All processing is done locally for maximum privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Automatic document capture and alignment
  • Advanced OCR for text extraction
  • PDF editing and conversion tools
  • Local encryption for maximum privacy
  • Offline processing for core features
  • Unlimited scans in the free version
Features
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Scan documents. Process quickly right on your device. Just hold up your phone. Documents are automatically aligned, sharpened, and exported to PDF in seconds. Safely stored on your device, securely encrypted, and easy to share. No ads. No watermarks. No login required. Unlimited scans. EASY — SMART SCAN - Auto-capture: Just hold up your phone, the app detects the edges and takes the shot. - Auto-align: Automatically corrects perspective, crops, and applies the right color filter. - Flexible adjustments: Manually adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, and reduce noise. - Quick sharing: Send directly via Email, messaging apps, or save to your device. EFFICIENT — ADVANCED OCR - Fast and accurate: Smooth text recognition powered by Apple VisionKit. - Multiple inputs: Extract text from live camera, photo library, or PDF files. - PDF to Word: Preserves tables, formatting, and complex formulas. - Content search: Search for keywords directly inside any document, not just by filename — everything runs on-device. VERSATILE — PDF TOOLKIT - All in one: Merge, split, compress, rotate — a complete set of PDF actions in one app. - Format conversion: Convert PDF to Word, Word to PDF, or Image to PDF without losing quality. - Print and share: Supports wireless printing and quick document sharing right from the app. SECURE — MAXIMUM PRIVACY - Local encryption (AES-256): Scans, PDFs, and document names are encrypted locally on your device. - System-level protection: Uses iOS encryption, prevents automatic backups, and never uploads data without your consent. - App and document lock: Protect the app with Face ID or a PIN code, and set specific passwords for important PDFs. - Offline processing: All core features work without an internet connection. WHY CHOOSE E-SCANNER? - Clean experience: No ads, no forced account creation, basic features are free. - Total respect and protection for your data. - Fast operations with an intuitive, easy-to-understand interface. - Provides all essential PDF tools in one place. - Quick support when you run into issues. CLEAR ABOUT SERVER PROCESSING Server processing is turned OFF by default. Only 3 tools use this connection — PDF to Word, Text Extraction, and Word to PDF — and they only work if you actively enable them in Settings, after reading the data notice. If you do not turn them on, they remain completely off. All other features (like content search) run directly on your device. PREMIUM The free version is a complete product: No ads, no watermarks, unlimited scanning, and full offline tools. Premium expands the monthly limits for 4 features (Text Recognition, Merge, Image to PDF, Word to PDF) and unlocks the PDF password protection feature. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION e-Scanner Premium is an auto-renewing subscription: - Monthly: [Local Price]/month - Yearly: [Local Price]/year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the renewal fee will be charged within 24 hours prior to that time. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Pricing may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://escanner.pbsolutions.io/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://escanner.pbsolutions.io/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Zettelheld4 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: e at 3 against Zettelheld's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Zettelheld sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and e sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zettelheld against 5.0 for e. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zettelheld versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZettelhelde
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph PieperCHI CONG NGUYEN

Customer experience

Zettelheld

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

e

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zettelheld

Subscriptions1
  • Zettelheld Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
2 purchases

e

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Zettelheld free?
Zettelheld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zettelheld or e?
Zettelheld and e are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Zettelheld or e have ads?
Neither Zettelheld nor e shows ads.

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