Pocket Scanner – Doc Scanner vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Pocket Scanner – Doc Scanner's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Pocket Scanner – Doc Scanner This App	PDF Scanner - Scan Docs & PDF Nemesis	ScannerHD:Scanner to scan PDF Contender	Kaagaz PDF Scanner & Compress Contender	GoCodes Asset Tracking Contender	Perfect OCR Contender	HanDBase Database Manager Peer	Save2PDF for iPhone Peer	PDF to JPG - Converter Peer	WritePDF for iPhone Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Kdan Mobile Software LTD	DroidVeda LLP	HiThink	Sorted Ai	GoCodes	Piksoft Inc.	DDH Software, LLC	EuroSmartz Ltd	RootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd.	EuroSmartz Ltd
Category	Business	Productivity	Productivity	Productivity	Business	Productivity	Productivity	Productivity	Productivity	Business
Platform	iOS	Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	3.8 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	96	5,521	99	23	391	117	97	60	136	46
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$0.99	$9.99	$3.99	$2.99	$2.99
Release Date	Nov 20, 2012	Aug 29, 2022	Apr 16, 2019	Dec 19, 2020	May 11, 2014	Mar 21, 2010	Oct 16, 2008	Nov 23, 2010	Aug 6, 2014	May 2, 2012
Last Updated	Sep 28, 2022	Nov 18, 2025	Sep 11, 2025	Apr 10, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	Feb 2, 2026	Dec 1, 2025	Mar 29, 2026	Jan 19, 2026	Apr 9, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	-	-	-	mixed	-	-	-	positive	-
Score	-	-	-	-	65/100	-	-	-	75/100	-
Praises	-	-	-	-	Efficient QR code scanning functionality enables rapid asset identification for field technicians and administrators	-	-	-	Reliable PDF to image conversion provides high utility for professional document workflows	-
Complaints	-	-	-	-	Restrictive check-in and check-out workflows prevent granular management of individual items after recent updates	-	-	-	Occasional application crashes during file import processes disrupt the conversion workflow	-
Requests	-	-	-	-	Automated quantity adjustment features would reduce manual calculation errors during asset check-in and check-out	-	-	-	Enhanced search functionality for locating specific pages within large PDF documents	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Cross-device integration via Creativity 365 suite Professional-grade PDF annotation tools International faxing capability	-	Lightweight interface reduces time-to-scan 7-day free trial lowers conversion friction	-	Proprietary QR hardware creates physical switching costs Offline scanning ensures data integrity in remote environments	-	-	-	One-time purchase model removes recurring cost friction Granular output control attracts professional users Standalone native processing ensures document security	Cross-platform file integrity ensures document consistency across Mac and PC environments Network disk mounting provides a unique, power-user file transfer mechanism
Weaknesses	Stagnant update cadence since Sep 2022 High-barrier subscription model for basic scanning Lack of AI-driven automation features	-	$4.99/month subscription exceeds value of standard OCR Lack of proprietary AI-driven edge detection	-	High annual subscription cost creates entry barriers Restrictive mass-action workflows limit granular inventory control	-	-	-	Intermittent import crashes disrupt workflow Limited multi-page handling restricts power-user utility Lack of cloud-sync integration compared to major rivals	$2.99 upfront price creates a higher barrier than free-to-start competitors 46 total ratings indicate low user-base scale and limited social proof
Pricing	subscription	free	subscription	free	subscription	paid	paid	paid	paid	paid
Momentum	Zombie	-	Maintenance	Active	Maintenance	Steady	-	Active	Active	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	-	5 versions	5 versions	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~17d avg	5 versions	-	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions

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