FileCue vs DocNova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileCue
This app transforms important documents into organized reminders and secure records. It scans or imports documents, uses on-device OCR to extract key information like due dates and expiry dates, and helps you set smart reminders for follow-up tasks. Keep track of bills, IDs, and other essential paperwork effortlessly.
- Scan or import documents
- On-device text recognition (OCR)
- Automatic task suggestions
- Smart reminders and notifications
- Organized task management
- Sensitive document protection
- Local-first document management
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FileCue turns everyday documents into organized records, actionable tasks, and timely reminders. Scan paper documents with the camera, import an image from Photos, or enter details manually. FileCue uses Apple Vision to recognize text on device, extract important information, and help you track due dates, payment dates, expiration dates, amounts, and follow-up actions. THREE LANGUAGES FileCue is available in English, Arabic, and Persian. Choose a language in Settings or follow your device, with full right-to-left layouts for Arabic and Persian. Documents are read and stored in all three languages. Summaries, extracted information, and suggested tasks are kept in English, Arabic, and Persian, so changing the app language changes what you read without re-analyzing the document. A reading switch moves the extracted information between English and your own language, and every reading can be corrected by hand. Names, numbers, and reference codes are preserved exactly as printed. SMART DOCUMENT ANALYSIS Standard OCR and document analysis are available on supported devices. On eligible devices, FileCue Pro can use Apple Intelligence on device to improve summaries, categories, important dates, and suggested actions. BILINGUAL AND ARABIC-SCRIPT DOCUMENTS FileCue reads Gulf identity cards and driving licences, Iranian national identity cards and driving licences, machine-readable passports, and bilingual bills and policies, and understands both Gregorian and Solar Hijri dates. PRIVATE ICLOUD SYNC Documents, scanned images, and tasks stay synchronized through your private iCloud account across your iPhone and iPad, and synchronization can be turned off to keep a device's records on that device alone. Text recognition and document analysis remain on device. INTERACTIVE HOME SCREEN WIDGETS View open, late, upcoming, undated, and completed tasks without opening FileCue. Small, medium, and large widgets support filtering, pagination, and direct links to related documents, and follow your chosen language and writing direction. TASKS AND REMINDERS Review suggested tasks, edit them or add your own, assign due dates, and receive notifications when something needs attention. DOCUMENTS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Use FileCue for bills, receipts, passports, ID cards, driving licenses, bank cards, insurance documents, contracts, letters, and other important records. PRIVACY FEATURES Sensitive document types can be recognized automatically. Hide sensitive images behind tap-to-reveal and protect bank card details for safer viewing. FILECUE PRO LIFETIME Make one purchase to unlock unlimited documents and tasks, Apple Intelligence document analysis, custom extracted-information rows, copying, sharing, export, and premium document management. The free plan includes up to three documents and two tasks per document. Existing documents remain available after reaching the limit. Apple Intelligence requires an eligible device and must be enabled. Feature availability may vary by device, language, and region. Stay organized, avoid missed deadlines, and keep important documents always on cue.
DocNova
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DocNova: PDF Scanner & OCR DocNova transforms your iPhone into a powerful document scanner, PDF editor, OCR text reader, and QR code toolkit. Easily scan receipts, invoices, contracts, ID cards, business cards, books, notes, certificates, and other documents with professional-quality results. Whether you're a student, professional, freelancer, teacher, accountant, or business owner, DocNova helps you scan, organize, edit, and share your documents quickly and securely. Smart Document Scanner Capture high-quality document scans using your device's camera. Automatic edge detection Perspective correction High-resolution scanning Color, Grayscale, Black & White, and Enhanced filters Multi-page document scanning Save documents as PDF or JPEG Crop, rotate, and reorder pages OCR Text Recognition Extract text from scanned documents and images with built-in Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Convert printed text into editable text Copy extracted text instantly Save or share recognized text Ideal for receipts, invoices, books, forms, and business cards Complete PDF Toolkit Manage your PDF files with a complete set of editing tools. Merge multiple PDF files Split PDF pages Compress PDF documents Add digital signatures Apply custom text watermarks Rename and organize documents QR Code & Barcode Scanner Scan and generate QR codes and barcodes with ease. Scan QR codes instantly Scan product barcodes Import QR codes from photos Generate custom QR codes Create business barcodes Access scan history anytime Smart Document Manager Keep all your documents organized in one place. Create custom folders Search documents quickly Organize with categories and tags Built-in PDF viewer Dark Mode support Recently opened documents Recycle Bin for deleted files Easy Sharing Share your documents whenever you need. Save files locally Share through Mail Share via Messages AirDrop support Print documents directly Privacy First Your privacy is important. Local document processing Secure document storage No unnecessary cloud uploads Fast, reliable, and secure performance Perfect For Students Teachers Office Professionals Freelancers Small Businesses Accountants Real Estate Agents Field Workers Personal Document Management Why Choose DocNova? Professional-quality document scanning Accurate OCR text recognition Powerful PDF editing tools QR code and barcode scanning QR code generation Digital signatures PDF compression PDF merge and split Smart document organization Fast performance Clean and intuitive interface Whether you're scanning receipts, invoices, contracts, books, notes, certificates, ID cards, or important paperwork, DocNova provides everything you need to scan, edit, organize, and manage your documents in one simple and reliable app. Download DocNova: PDF Scanner & OCR today and enjoy a smarter way to manage your documents from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocNova at none against FileCue's 1. DocNova also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. FileCue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DocNova asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FileCue | DocNova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ebrahim Rahban | Disha Thummar |
In-app purchases
FileCue
- FileCue Pro Lifetime$4.99
DocNova
No in-app purchases









