Comparison

docViewer vs OpenPocket

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

OpenPocket

This intelligent assistant runs large language models entirely on your device for enhanced privacy. It supports various open-source models and offers real-time inference with a visible reasoning process for chain-of-thought models. Manage multiple sessions and view performance benchmarks.

Highlights
  • Runs LLMs locally on device
  • Supports Llama, Qwen, Gemma, Mistral, and more
  • Privacy-first, no data uploads
  • Streaming conversations with real-time output
  • Chain-of-thought reasoning visible
  • Multi-session management
  • Performance benchmarks
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Open Pocket is an intelligent assistant that runs large language models entirely on your device. Privacy First: No servers, no data uploads — your conversations belong to you and only you. All inference runs locally, no internet connection needed,and your data never leaves your device. Key Features: - Supports Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek, Gemma, Phi, Mistral and other popular open-source models - Powered by Apple MLX framework, fully utilizing Apple Silicon performance - One-tap model download from HuggingFace and ModelScope - Streaming conversations with real-time inference output - Chain-of-thought models (DeepSeek R1, Qwen 3) with visible reasoning process - Multi-session management with full conversation history - Built-in performance benchmarks to see real model speed on your device - Completely free, no subscriptions, no ads

Screenshots

docViewer4 screens
OpenPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenPocket at every 6 days against docViewer's every 38 months. docViewer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On 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

docViewer costs $0.99 and OpenPocket $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

docViewer ships an update every 38 months, OpenPocket every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
docViewer versus OpenPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdocViewerOpenPocket
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Natalini杰 何

In-app purchases

None

docViewer

No in-app purchases

None

OpenPocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is docViewer free?
docViewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenPocket free?
OpenPocket costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do docViewer or OpenPocket have ads?
Neither docViewer nor OpenPocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, docViewer or OpenPocket?
docViewer ships an update every 38 months, and OpenPocket every 6 days. Most recently, docViewer was updated on November 13, 2026 and OpenPocket on November 13, 2026.

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