Comparison

Epson DocumentScan vs NokoPrint

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

Head to head
About

Epson DocumentScan

Scan documents directly from your Epson scanner to your Apple device. Preview, edit, and organize scanned pages before sending them via email, to other apps, or to popular cloud storage services. Transfer files to your PC using iTunes.

Highlights
  • Direct scanning to iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
  • Edit scanned pages (rotation, re-ordering)
  • Send files via email
  • Integrate with cloud services (Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive)
  • Send data to PC via iTunes
  • Autosize and auto image type recognition
Read full description

This app is only for Epson scanners. Make sure that your scanner is supported. Scan documents directly to your iPhone®, iPod touch or iPad®. You can preview scanned data and send it to email, directly to other applications or to cloud services like Box®, DropBox™, Evernote®, Google Drive™ and Microsoft® OneDrive. Scanners Supported https://support.epson.net/appinfo/documentscan/en/index.html Key Features - Directly scan to your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad - Edit scanned pages – multi-page rotation or re-ordering - Send scanned files via email - Send saved data to other applications, or to cloud services including Box, DropBox, Evernote, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive*. *Applications must be installed on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. - Send saved data to your PC via iTunes® - Get help with a built-in FAQ section Advanced features - Autosize recognition, auto image type recognition - Multi-page rotation and re-ordering How to Connect Follow your scanner guide to connect your scanner via Wi-Fi® or AP direct connect mode. EPSON and WorkForce are registered trademarks. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

About

NokoPrint

Print photos and documents wirelessly from your mobile device to almost any printer. Supports various file types, including PDFs and web pages, with advanced customization options for a seamless printing experience anywhere.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing from phone/tablet
  • Print photos, PDFs, web pages
  • Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
  • Advanced print options
  • Borderless photo printing
  • Duplex printing
Features
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Easily print photos and documents to share with family and friends, wherever you are! Whether it's printing photos, PDF files, invoices, receipts, boarding passes, or other documents, this app lets you do it all at home, at work, or on the go! With this app, you can print images, web pages, and PDF documents directly from your device without needing any additional software or tools. Compatible with almost any wireless printer, it offers seamless printing anytime, anywhere. The app is free to use with ads, but you can enjoy an ad-free experience by opting for a monthly or annual premium subscription, or by purchasing a lifetime premium license. Key Features: • Print directly from your phone or tablet to almost any inkjet, laser, or thermal printer • Print photos and images in formats like JPG, PNG, GIF, and WEBP • Print multiple images on a single page • Print PDF documents from local storage or cloud services • Print web pages through the built-in browser Advanced Features: • Extensive print options (copies, collate, page range, paper size/type, paper tray, output quality, and more) • Preview PDF documents, and images before printing • Print multiple pages per sheet, create posters, and booklets • Borderless photo printing on matte or glossy paper • Support for both color and monochrome (black and white) printing • Duplex printing (one or two-sided) Supported Printers: HP Officejet, LaserJet, Photosmart, Deskjet, Envy, Ink Tank, and more Canon PIXMA, LBP, MF, MP, MX, MG, SELPHY, and more Epson Artisan, WorkForce, Stylus, and more Brother MFC, DCP, HL, MW, PJ, and more Samsung ML, SCX, CLP, and more Xerox Phaser, WorkCentre, DocuPrint, and more Dell, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark, Ricoh, Sharp, Toshiba, OKI, and more Enjoy printing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Epson DocumentScan4 screens
NokoPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NokoPrint at 77% against Epson DocumentScan's 11%. NokoPrint also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Epson DocumentScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. NokoPrint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Epson DocumentScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NokoPrint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 151 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Epson DocumentScan's written reviews are positive against 77% of NokoPrint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, NokoPrint monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Epson DocumentScan versus NokoPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson DocumentScanNokoPrint
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (122 ratings)4.7 (151 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.8% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationNokoPrint LLC

Customer experience

Epson DocumentScan

All ratings121 ratings
Positive14.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative80.7%

NokoPrint

All ratings130 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.3%

User reviews

Epson DocumentScan

From 122 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Basic scanning functionality works
  • 📱 WiFi connectivity available for mobile scanning
  • 📄 Saves documents as PDF format
  • ⚡ Quick setup process for compatible scanners
  • 🎨 Works well with art canvas scanning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent WiFi connectivity issues
  • ❌ Poor iOS/iPhone compatibility
  • 🔌 Requires cellular data to be disabled on iOS devices
  • 📤 Difficult file export and sharing functionality
  • ⚙️ Missing advanced features compared to desktop app

NokoPrint

From 151 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use, install, and print
  • 👍 Very practical
  • 👍 Sensational
  • 👍 Great for any printer, good image quality
  • 👍 Highly recommended

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't detect device via USB
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on iPhone 15 Pro
  • 🐛 Doesn't support OTG cable printing on iPhone
  • 🐛 Slow printing
  • 🐛 Lots of ads

Bugs and requests

Epson DocumentScan

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App cannot find scanner even when connected to same network
  • WiFi direct mode fails to establish connection
  • App freezes on scanner search screen
  • Crashes when attempting to save photos to camera roll
  • Crashes when pressing 'scan more' during batch operations
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  • Cellular data interferes with scanner connection on iOS
  • App loses all scanned data after reinstallation
  • Setup completes but scanning fails in WAP mode
  • Long loading times between operations
  • Scanner connection drops randomly during scanning
  • App not compatible with iOS 14 and later versions
  • Incompatible with all-in-one printer/scanner models
  • Specific scanner models not recognized despite being listed
  • Spinning/loading indicator gets stuck indefinitely
  • WiFi connection inconsistent and unreliable

Requested features

16 requests
  • Direct save to Files app and cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • OCR support for searchable PDFs
  • Bulk export of multiple files at once
  • Higher DPI scanning options (600 DPI or higher)
  • Automatic double-sided page detection
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  • Image editing tools (crop, skew correction, exposure/color adjustment)
  • Batch scanning with automatic document separation
  • Support for all Epson scanner and printer models
  • Ability to save scans to camera roll directly
  • Multiple file format options beyond PDF
  • Network configuration within the app (without EpsonNet Config)
  • Improved file management and organization
  • Automatic document size detection without manual override
  • Ability to scan more than 100 pages per file
  • Dark mode option
  • Better integration with iOS Files app

NokoPrint

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't detect Epson L121 printer on iPhone 11 with OTG adapter
  • Doesn't work on USB OTG

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Samsung ML 1860 Series via USB
  • Add driver for Xerox Phaser 3320
  • Add support for Toshiba e studio 305 cs printer
  • Add support for Canon PIXMA TS307
  • Support for older/USB printers

In-app purchases

None

Epson DocumentScan

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NokoPrint

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium License$9.99

Questions

Is Epson DocumentScan free?
Epson DocumentScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NokoPrint free?
NokoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Epson DocumentScan or NokoPrint?
NokoPrint is rated higher. Epson DocumentScan averages 1.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while NokoPrint averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.
Do Epson DocumentScan or NokoPrint have ads?
NokoPrint shows ads; Epson DocumentScan does not.
Which is updated more often, Epson DocumentScan or NokoPrint?
Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, and NokoPrint monthly. Most recently, Epson DocumentScan was updated on October 21, 2026 and NokoPrint on October 20, 2026.

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