Comparison

Epson DocumentScan vs TermBuddy

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

TermBuddy

Features
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Your terminal just became your buddy. Switch between Chat, Terminal, and File Browser modes to work exactly the way you want, no more squinting at tiny terminal fonts or struggling with clunky SSH apps. Simply open a chat, type what you need, and let your Buddy handle the rest. Chat with your terminal as if you’re messaging a friend. Send commands as messages. Receive responses as chat bubbles. It's that straightforward. Whether you're restarting a service, tailing logs, or deploying code, it feels as natural as texting. AI-powered brilliance, integrated perfectly. TermBuddy supports Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI (users need to subscribe separately). Ask your AI assistant to write scripts, debug errors, or explain what's happening on your server, all within the same chat interface. It's like having a senior engineer in your pocket. Direct connection. No middleman. Fully encrypted. TermBuddy connects your device straight to your server, with no intermediaries or third-party cloud. In SSH Tunnel mode, all traffic is encrypted via SSH, with the server bound to localhost only. In Direct Connection mode, traffic is secured by TLS with certificate pinning. Your credentials are stored in the system Keychain, and API access is protected with token-based authentication and rate limiting. Your data never goes through anyone else's servers. Manage your servers from the sofa, café, or train. Your server is waiting. Say hello to your new Buddy. Note: TermBuddy requires an active subscription to use. Privacy Policy: https://termbuddy.atlai.co.uk/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Epson DocumentScan4 screens
TermBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Epson DocumentScan at none against TermBuddy's 1. Epson DocumentScan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). TermBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TermBuddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Epson DocumentScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, TermBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Epson DocumentScan versus TermBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson DocumentScanTermBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (122 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings122 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationATLAI TECHNOLOGY 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

TermBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Epson DocumentScan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TermBuddy

Subscriptions1
  • TermBuddy Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Epson DocumentScan free?
Epson DocumentScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TermBuddy free?
TermBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Epson DocumentScan or TermBuddy have ads?
Neither Epson DocumentScan nor TermBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson DocumentScan or TermBuddy?
Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, and TermBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Epson DocumentScan was updated on October 21, 2026 and TermBuddy on October 1, 2026.

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