Comparison

Epson DocumentScan vs TradieScribe

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
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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

TradieScribe

Features
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You didn't become a tradie to do paperwork. You got into the trade because you're good with your hands - not because you dreamed of spending your evenings hunched over a laptop writing job reports. You work hard enough already. The last thing you need after a long day on the tools is another hour of admin before you can crack open a cold one. That's where TradieScribe comes in. Just talk. We'll handle the rest. On-site, just hit record and describe the job in your own words - the same way you'd explain it to a mate. TradieScribe records your voice, transcribes it automatically, and then uses AI to turn your rambling into a polished, professional job report. No typing. No templates. No faffing about. Your clients get a report that looks like you spent an hour on it. You spent 2 minutes. AI-powered quotes & invoices in seconds Done with a job? Generate a detailed quote or tax invoice straight from the job report, complete with line items, GST, and your company branding. The AI pulls from your saved inventory and services price list, so your pricing stays consistent and accurate. Export as a professional PDF and email it directly to your client, all from your phone. No spreadsheet in sight. Everything you need, nothing you don't Voice recording & AI reports: Talk on-site, get a professional report back. It's that simple. AI quotes & invoices: Generate, review, edit, and send. PDFs with your logo, ABN, and terms & conditions. Client management: Keep all your client details in one place. Names, addresses, contact info all sorted. Inventory & services: Save your materials and services with price and have AI use them when generating quotes. Job photos: Snap photos on-site and attach them to the job. They'll appear in your report PDFs too. Job calendar: See all your scheduled jobs at a glance. Export to your phone calendar so you never double-book. Job history & search: Find any job instantly. Filter by status, search by client name or description. Dashboard stats: Jobs today, this week, this month, and how many reports are pending. Stay on top of things without trying. Company branding: Your logo, your business name, your ABN, your bank details on every document. Look professional without lifting a finger. Email direct to clients: Send reports, quotes, and invoices straight from the app. No downloading, no attaching, no messing about. Get your evenings and weekends back. Seriously. TradieScribe exists so you can stop doing unpaid admin at 9pm on a Tuesday. Finish the job, record your notes in the ute, and let the AI sort the rest while you head home to the family. Or the pub. We don't judge. You work damn hard already. Your paperwork system should work just as hard as you do. Free to try - start with a free trial. (And actually free - no credit card needed, no commitment.) When you're ready to go Pro, unlock unlimited jobs and the full suite of AI tools. Download TradieScribe and ditch the paperwork for good.

Screenshots

Epson DocumentScan4 screens
TradieScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TradieScribe at every 3 weeks against Epson DocumentScan's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, TradieScribe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Epson DocumentScan versus TradieScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson DocumentScanTradieScribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationTradie Scribe Pty Ltd

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

TradieScribe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Epson DocumentScan

No in-app purchases

None

TradieScribe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epson DocumentScan free?
Epson DocumentScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TradieScribe free?
TradieScribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Epson DocumentScan or TradieScribe have ads?
Neither Epson DocumentScan nor TradieScribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson DocumentScan or TradieScribe?
Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, and TradieScribe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Epson DocumentScan was updated on August 13, 2026 and TradieScribe on September 2, 2026.

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