| Core Identity |
| Developer | SMM service, s.r.o. | Adobe Inc. | TinyWork Apps | The Grizzly Labs | Readdle Technologies Limited | Readdle Technologies Limited | Savy Soda Pty Ltd | Notion Labs, Incorporated |
| Category | Business | Business | Business | Business | Business | Productivity | Business | Productivity |
| Platform | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 26,504 | 1,540,221 | 174,905 | 1,324,147 | 328,383 | 214,492 | 4,470 | 82,804 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | $4.99 | Free |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2020 | May 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2013 | Jun 22, 2010 | Oct 9, 2009 | Dec 3, 2013 | Nov 20, 2008 | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Last Updated | Apr 9, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | Jan 31, 2025 | May 5, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | terrible | positive | mixed | excellent | mixed | - | mixed | negative |
| Score | 15/100 | 76/100 | 65/100 | 85/100 | 75/100 | - | 55/100 | 35/100 |
| Praises | - Dynamic and useful interface design provides value for beginners starting their document editing journey
| - Ease of Use
- Image Enhancement
| - High-quality image processing and scanning capabilities provide professional results for document archival
| - Long-term reliability and consistent performance across a decade of usage
| - Advanced document processing algorithms automatically straighten and crop images into perfect rectangular digital files
| - | - Mobile document editing functionality provides essential support for academic and professional tasks on the go
| - Relational database structure provides powerful organization for personal and professional knowledge management
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| Complaints | - Aggressive paywall implementation prevents basic document editing functionality without an immediate subscription commitment
- Critical failure to save document edits results in data loss and user frustration post-update
- Deceptive free trial mechanics lead to unauthorized charges and subscription confusion for new users
| - Subscription Cost
- Technical Reliability
| - Aggressive transition to subscription-based monetization restricts access to previously free core features
| - Subscription gating of essential features like document editing and direct printing
| - Aggressive watermark placement on documents in the free tier obscures content and limits usability
| - | - Persistent configuration loops and loading failures prevent users from accessing their documents post-update
| - Frequent app crashes and UI freezing during text editing sessions on mobile devices
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| Requests | - | - | - | - Expanded free-tier functionality for basic document editing and resizing
| - Expanded file naming support including special characters like the dollar sign for better organization
| - | - Offline document access mode requested to allow editing without constant account authentication or internet
| - Toggle switch to disable or hide AI features from the primary interface
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Privacy-first local storage architecture reduces enterprise churn
- Apple Pencil integration provides precision for professional annotation
| - Deep integration with Adobe Document Cloud and Acrobat
- Advanced AI-driven cleanup tools (Magic Eraser, Straighten)
- High brand trust and enterprise-grade security
| - High-fidelity image processing engine sustains professional archival utility
- Cloud sync creates high switching costs for power users
- Decade-long brand trust provides organic install velocity
| - 10-year track record of reliable image processing
- On-device privacy architecture
- High-fidelity distortion correction algorithms
| - Professional-grade image processing algorithms ensure high-quality output
- Long-term utility builds deep user habits
- Cloud-sync integration increases switching costs
| - | - Cloud integration reduces file-switching friction
- Template library provides immediate professional utility
| - Relational database engine enables complex knowledge management systems
- Template library lowers barrier to entry for new users
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| Weaknesses | - Critical save-function failures post-update
- Aggressive paywall gates prevent basic functionality
- High refund-request volume due to deceptive trial mechanics
| - High subscription cost ($10/mo) causing user friction
- Technical bugs including login loops and data loss in multi-page scans
- Lack of specialized ID/Passport scanning modes
| - Premium tier subscription gates previously free features
- Recurring reports of document loss post-update
- Intrusive ad frequency in the free tier
| - Subscription gating of basic editing tools
- Recent post-update stability regressions
- Limited free-tier functionality compared to native OS tools
| - Aggressive free-tier watermarking obscures document content
- Recent technical regressions cause library data loss
- File management UI is increasingly complex
| - | - Mandatory internet dependency for file access
- Persistent configuration loops post-update
| - Mobile app crashes during long editing sessions
- Forced AI elements disrupt core UI
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium |
| Momentum | Intense | Maintenance | Active | Active | Steady | Intense | Maintenance | Active |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 1 versions | 5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~25d avg | 3 versions, ~14d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~196d avg | 5 versions, ~5d avg |