Comparison

docViewer vs Paperly

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

Head to head
About

docViewer

Features
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"docViewer" is a “all in one” program to display any type of document, images, audio files and video files. With "docViewer" you can store an infinite number of documents in your portable device and you can visualize / share / print them whenever you want, also in offline mode. Compatible documents: - iWork documents (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) - Microsoft Office documents (Office ‘97 and newer) - Rich Text Format (RTF) documents - PDF files - Text files (TXT) documents - Comma-separated value (csv) files - Images - Audio files (normal playback or with HiFi) - Video files (normal play, with external televisions, with video projectors) - Zip files (view contents) Archive (Flash Drive feature): - Local archive of documents: you can save all the documents that you want in the internal memory of the device, take them with you and view them offline (no internet connection is required) Typical usage: - import documents (e.g. email attachments, pdf, doc, pages, etc...) - save them to the device's memory (internal storage - once imported, an internet connection is not required to work on the document) - view them - edit them (add freehand text, text written with the keyboard, drawings, highlight, underline, delete, color, review, correct, etc...) - search for words in the document - save the modified document to files - print - share or forward by email Rename documents: - Tap and hold your finger on the document file name for 1.5 seconds to rename the document Documents Sharing: - "ITunes File Sharing" - "Open In" - "Importing documents”: from email attachments, from Safari, from other installed applications, from Dropbox, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, etc... - "Exporting documents”: with other applications installed, Dropbox, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, etc... - "Publishing documents”: on Facebook and Twitter - "Sending documents”: with an email, iMessage, WhatsApp, etc… - Copy / Paste Document print: - AirPrint - Export to PDF file format (zoom with two fingers the print preview and share the generated PDF using the share button) Document visualization: - Viewing documents in full screen (Portrait, Landscape) - Zoom (pinching the screen with two fingers) - Pan (by dragging a finger across the screen) - Zoom IN/OUT automatically (double tap) - Horizontal swipe (quickly) to move from one document / song / video / photo to another one Vocal reading of documents: - Using Siri Dictionary: - Definition of terms highlighted in the document by using the multilingual dictionary Application Type: - UNIVERSAL APP (you pay only once and you can run on all your devices)

About

Paperly

Easily manage and edit PDF documents with a comprehensive toolkit. Combine files, split large documents, remove pages, compress sizes, and reorder content. Add watermarks, unlock or lock PDFs, convert images to PDF, extract text, and add page numbers.

Highlights
  • Combine multiple PDF files
  • Split large PDF files
  • Remove unwanted pages
  • Compress PDF file size
  • Reorder pages
  • Add watermarks
  • Convert images to PDF
Features
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Edit PDFs Easily with Our PDF Editor - Merge and Split! Manage your PDF documents with our easy-to-use PDF editor. It's packed with powerful features to help you work with PDFs seamlessly. Key Features: PDF Merge: Combine multiple PDF files into one document. PDF Split: Split large PDF files into smaller parts. PDF Delete: Remove unwanted pages from your PDF files. PDF Compress: Reduce the file size of your PDFs without losing quality. PDF Reorder: Change the order of pages in your PDF. Add Watermarking: Add text or image watermarks. Customise position, rotation, colour, and size. Unlock PDF: Remove passwords from protected PDF files. Lock PDF: Add passwords to your PDF files to protect them. Image to PDF: Convert images to PDF files. PDF to Text: Extract text from your PDF files. PDF to Image: Convert PDF pages to images. Add Page Number: Add page numbers to your PDFs. Customise their position and style. Why Choose Our PDF Editor - Merge and Split? • Free: Enjoy the app’s features for free. • User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate, even for beginners. • High-Quality Output: Maintain high document quality. • Versatile Functionality: Handle all your PDF tasks in one app. • Secure and Reliable: Keep your documents safe with encryption. Download our PDF Editor - Merge and Split now and make managing your PDF documents easier. Join thousands of users who trust our app for their PDF editing needs! Privacy Policy https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/973e7446-718e-4eb7-905e-859c132ed79b Terms of Use
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Screenshots

docViewer4 screens
Paperly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paperly at Free against docViewer's $0.99. Paperly also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 38 months). docViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On 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

Paperly is free to download; docViewer costs $0.99 up front. Paperly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. docViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

docViewer ships an update every 38 months, Paperly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
docViewer versus Paperly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdocViewerPaperly
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniRavi Kakadiya

In-app purchases

None

docViewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Paperly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime$19.99

Questions

Is docViewer free?
docViewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paperly free?
Paperly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do docViewer or Paperly have ads?
Neither docViewer nor Paperly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, docViewer or Paperly?
docViewer ships an update every 38 months, and Paperly every 6 weeks. Most recently, docViewer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Paperly on November 4, 2026.

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