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Best Paper Briefs Apps

220+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the paper briefs category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 220+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Paper Briefs Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Paper BriefsPaper BriefsFree—NoYesMay 2026
2Penbook: Paper Planner & NotesPenbook: Paper Planner & NotesFree4.6★ (45K)NoYesJul 2026
3Scan Now: PDF Document ScannerScan Now: PDF Document ScannerFree4.8★ (2K)YesYesJul 2026
4PDF Reader & Editor | XodoPDF Reader & Editor | XodoFree4.4★ (1.7K)YesYesJul 2026
5QR Code Reader & PDF ScannerQR Code Reader & PDF ScannerFree4.7★ (2.5K)YesYesJul 2026
6PDF Hero - PDF Editor & ReaderPDF Hero - PDF Editor & ReaderFree4.6★ (10K)YesYesJul 2026
7Leaf PDFLeaf PDFFree4.6★ (250)YesNoJul 2026
8PDF Scanner Pro ⊟PDF Scanner Pro ⊟Free4.7★ (6.2K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Paper Briefs

Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes#2

Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes by Pencil Research

Journal, Notebook & Study
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(45K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create custom digital notebooks with a vast library of stationery or import your own PDFs for annotation. Write naturally with a stylus and organize your notes with dynamic features like live planners and searchable handwriting.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Variety of customization options for notebooks
  • 📝 Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil
  • 🗓️ Useful calendar integration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
  • 🔒 Lack of password protection or locking feature
  • 🔧 Glitchy zooming and ruler functionality
Scan Now: PDF Document Scanner#3

Scan Now: PDF Document Scanner by East End Technologies Ltd.

Digitize Your Documents Fast
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.8😞(2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#52in Business
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Easily digitize any document using your iPhone camera or import existing files. Edit, sign, and organize your PDFs into groups. Convert files to PDF and share them seamlessly to streamline your workflow.

What We Love

  • 🙌 Useful scanning features
  • 💡 Innovative journal/text book functionality
  • 👍 Great image quality

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Impossible to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

More Paper Briefs apps to explore

4
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo
Scan, Edit & Convert Documents
Free

Edit, sign, convert, and organize PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Scan images to PDF, compress files, and integrate with cloud storage for seamless access across devices. Offers advanced annotation and drawing capabilities.

Edit PDFsScan to PDFFill & Sign Forms
💼 Business
(1.7K)
freemium
5
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner
Docs & Barcode: Scаn and Share
Free

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, notes, and images. Convert paper to high-quality digital files with professional editing tools. Unlock advanced features like OCR and e-signatures with a subscription.

Digitize documents, IDs, and passportsImport and organize scanned filesProfessional editing tools (filter, crop, rotate)
💼 Business
(2.5K)
freemium
6
PDF Hero - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Hero - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Hero - PDF Editor & Reader
Create & Edit PDF Documents
Free

Edit, create, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. Annotate, fill forms, sign, and share files with ease. Offers advanced features like OCR and compression for enhanced document control.

Create PDFs from scratchEdit text and annotate documentsFill and sign PDF forms
💼 Business
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Leaf PDF
Leaf PDF
Leaf PDF
Convert, merge & manage PDFs
Free

Easily create, convert, and organize PDF documents on your mobile device. Turn images into PDFs, merge multiple files, and split pages with a simple, intuitive interface. Enjoy fast performance and high-quality output for all your document management needs.

Photo & Image to PDF conversionMerge PDF filesSplit PDF pages
🔧 Utilities
(250)
ad-supported
8
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
Digitization your papers & ids
Free

Easily digitize documents, IDs, and papers with a powerful yet simple scanner. Convert scans to editable text, sign documents electronically, and print or compress PDFs for convenient sharing. Enjoy offline scanning and a user-friendly interface.

Offline scanningMulti-page scanningE-signature
🔧 Utilities
(6.2K)
freemium
9
Tarbo PDF Creator
Tarbo PDF Creator
Tarbo PDF Creator
Convenient PDF generator
Free

Easily create professional-quality PDFs from text, images, or scans. Organize documents by merging multiple files and track your creation history. Streamline your workflow for personal or academic use.

Scan to PDFText to PDFImage to PDF
🔍 Reference
(33)
free with in-app purchases
10
Fast Scanner : PDF Doc Scan
Fast Scanner : PDF Doc Scan
Fast Scanner : PDF Doc Scan
A scanner in your pocket
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful multipage scanner for documents, receipts, and notes. Quickly scan, edit, and export your files as PDF or JPEG. Share via email, print, or save to your device for easy access.

Scan documentsExport to PDFEmail or print scans
💼 Business
(5.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
Annotate & Markup Notes, Files
Free

Enhance your PDF workflow with powerful annotation and markup tools. This app offers a dynamic and intuitive experience for editing, drawing, and adding text to your documents. Access your work across multiple devices and collaborate in real-time.

Dynamic PDF annotation toolsCross-platform access and cloud syncReal-time collaboration
📊 Productivity
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
12
PDF Reader Pro – Lite Edition
PDF Reader Pro – Lite Edition
PDF Reader Pro – Lite Edition
Comment,Edit,Sign,Form,OCR PDF
Free

This app offers comprehensive tools for managing PDF documents on mobile devices. It allows users to read, edit text and images, annotate, fill forms, convert to various formats, compress files, and perform OCR. Organize, protect, and share your PDFs with ease.

Read PDFs with multiple viewing optionsEdit PDF text and imagesAnnotate with highlights, notes, and drawings
💼 Business
(436)
free with in-app purchases
13
PDF Max
PDF Max
PDF Max
Edit. Annotate. Fill PDF Forms
Free

This app allows you to read, annotate, and sign PDF documents on your mobile device. You can mark up text, add handwritten notes, insert stamps, fill out forms, and manage PDF pages. It also offers robust file management and cloud integration for seamless access to your documents.

Read and annotate PDFsFill and sign PDF formsHandwriting and text markup
📊 Productivity
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
14
PDF Scanner Document Converter
PDF Scanner Document Converter
PDF Scanner Document Converter
Convert to Word Photo Scan App
Free

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize any document. Easily capture receipts, notes, or reports, save them as PDFs, and organize them with custom titles. Share your scanned files via email or save them for later printing.

Scan any documentSave as PDFOrganize with titles
💼 Business
(529)
free with in-app purchases
15
PDFit-AI PDF&Scanner
PDFit-AI PDF&Scanner
PDFit-AI PDF&Scanner
PDFReader、Scanner、OCR
Free

This app leverages AI to simplify PDF document processing, generation, and management. It offers features like automatic document creation, intelligent layout optimization, and secure encryption, alongside traditional PDF tools like scanning and splitting.

AI document generationIntelligent layout optimizationSecure PDF encryption
🎨 Graphics & Design
(518)
free
16
Cloud PDF - OCR Scan Edit File
Cloud PDF - OCR Scan Edit File
Cloud PDF - OCR Scan Edit File
Read Convert Sign Dos & Photos
Free

Easily create, edit, and share PDF documents from your images. Enhance your workflow with features like image-to-PDF conversion, document signing, and page cropping. Streamline your productivity and collaborate seamlessly.

Convert images to PDFEdit PDFs with signatures and filtersCrop PDF pages
📊 Productivity
(28)
free
17
PDF Editor Converter & Scanner
PDF Editor Converter & Scanner
PDF Editor Converter & Scanner
Convert Photos & Documents
Free

Transform paper documents and photos into digital files. This app offers advanced image processing for accurate text extraction and high-quality scans. Easily save, edit, and share your converted documents in various formats.

Convert to PDF formatImage border detectionPerceptive correction
💼 Business
(921)
free with in-app purchases
18
The Paper Company
The Paper Company
The Paper Company
The Paper Company
Free

A family-owned business established in 1982, specializing in the paper industry. The entire family is involved in the operations.

Family-owned businessEstablished 1982Paper industry focus
🛍️ Shopping
(4)
free
19
Pages: Create Documents
Pages: Create Documents
Pages: Create Documents
Documents that stand apart
Free

Create visually appealing documents with a wide range of templates and editing tools. Enhance your work with multimedia, track changes, and collaborate seamlessly. Offers advanced features for writing, design, and presentation.

Apple-designed templatesAdd images, video, audioTrack changes and comments
📊 Productivity
(542K)
free
20
PDF Converter. Photo to PDF
PDF Converter. Photo to PDF
PDF Converter. Photo to PDF
Convert Word Documents to PDF
Free

Easily transform images, Word documents, and photos into professional PDF files. This secure and fast converter offers a user-friendly interface for both personal and professional needs. Share your created PDFs effortlessly via email or cloud storage.

Convert photos to PDFCreate PDF from Word, images, JPGsPortable PDF scanner functionality
📊 Productivity
(656)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Paper Briefs

Are there free paper briefs apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top paper briefs apps we rank are free to download, including Paper Briefs and Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes.
Paper Briefs has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 220+ paper briefs apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.