Comparison

Epson DocumentScan vs CardKit

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

CardKit

Features
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Your cards. Your device. Your vault. CardKit gives your important cards and document copies one private home. Keep membership cards, loyalty cards, insurance cards, IDs, passports and more together, without creating an online account. SCAN IT. NAME IT. KEEP IT. Scan the front, then add the back or extra pages if you need them. One page is enough. The automatic scanner finds document edges and corrects perspective. Name your document and review recognized details before saving. ENCRYPTED ON YOUR DEVICE Card details, document images and thumbnails are encrypted locally. Unlock with a six-digit PIN or supported biometrics. Sensitive values start hidden. CardKit does not require an account or upload your cards to a cloud service. FIND IT IN A MOMENT Browse a physical card stack or an alphabetical library. Search names, numbers, tags and recognized text. Favorite the cards you use every day. SHOW CODES. SHARE SELECTED DETAILS. Present supported QR codes and barcodes with high contrast. Export a PDF and choose which images and fields to include. Images can contain visible personal information; turn them off separately when needed. BACK UP YOUR VAULT Save an encrypted CardKit backup and keep your twelve recovery words somewhere safe. Restoring requires both the backup file and the recovery words. COPIES FOR EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE Saved ID and passport images are digital copies, not substitutes for official documents. Payment cards are stored only as limited references without card images or security codes. CardKit is not a payment service. A little lighter. Always with you.

Screenshots

Epson DocumentScan4 screens
CardKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Epson DocumentScan and CardKit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Epson DocumentScan versus CardKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson DocumentScanCardKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (122 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings122 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationBEK Service GmbH

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

CardKit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Epson DocumentScan

No in-app purchases

None

CardKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epson DocumentScan free?
Epson DocumentScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CardKit free?
CardKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Epson DocumentScan or CardKit have ads?
Neither Epson DocumentScan nor CardKit shows ads.

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