Comparison

Classic DocuWare vs Axon Ivy

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

Head to head
About

Classic DocuWare

Access and manage all your documents from your smartphone. Stay involved in workflows, store files from any app, and edit tasks on the go. Connect to your existing system easily.

Highlights
  • Access all documents
  • Workflow task editing
  • Store documents from any app
  • Search and display documents
  • Apply stamps with preview
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This App was renamed to “DocuWare Classic” and will no longer be actively maintained. Cloud users can already switch to our new DocuWare App, which is available in the stores. Support for on-premises users within the new App will follow in fall of 2026. Use DocuWare functionality on your smartphone. Access all documents, stay involved in workflows, and store documents from any app. The free app can be connected to your DocuWare system via QR code. The DocuWare App can be used with DocuWare Version 7.0 or later. DocuWare On-Premises Systems: Mobile License Required DocuWare Cloud: Included in the cloud licence Important functions: - Edit workflow tasks - Search and display of documents - Edit documents in task lists - Apply stamps with preview - Display details for a document

About

Axon Ivy

Features
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Experience true flexibility in managing your business processes. With the Axon Ivy Mobile App, you always have your office in the palm of your hand. The app allows you to access all essential tasks and processes from your mobile device—even without an internet connection! This innovative app allows you to be productive anywhere, whether on a train, on a business trip, or at a remote location without reliable Wi-Fi. Edit tasks, add important information, and mark tasks as completed, with the assurance that all your changes are securely saved and automatically updated once you are back online. No matter where you are, the Axon Ivy Mobile App adapts to your work style, making it possible to manage your business processes efficiently and without interruption. This application requires authorized access to an instance of the Axon Ivy Engine.

Screenshots

Classic DocuWare4 screens
Axon Ivy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Classic DocuWare at monthly against Axon Ivy's every 14 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

Classic DocuWare ships an update monthly, Axon Ivy every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Classic DocuWare versus Axon Ivy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic DocuWareAxon Ivy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDocuWare GmbHAXON IVY AG

In-app purchases

None

Classic DocuWare

No in-app purchases

None

Axon Ivy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic DocuWare free?
Classic DocuWare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Axon Ivy free?
Axon Ivy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Classic DocuWare or Axon Ivy have ads?
Neither Classic DocuWare nor Axon Ivy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic DocuWare or Axon Ivy?
Classic DocuWare ships an update monthly, and Axon Ivy every 14 months. Most recently, Classic DocuWare was updated on October 21, 2026 and Axon Ivy on October 7, 2026.

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