Pockli
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What is Pockli?
Pockli is a private document and PDF scanner for iPhone that helps you scan, organize, and find documents without relying on external servers. It is designed around a simple flow: scan a document once, let the app apply folder-specific rules automatically, and search for it later by name or by text inside the document.
The core idea is that each folder becomes a smart container with its own settings. You can define naming conventions, compression quality, and OCR behavior per folder, so receipts, contracts, handwritten notes, and family documents can all be handled differently without manual cleanup.
Pockli also emphasizes speed and minimal friction. The site says you can point the camera at a document, tap once, and the app detects edges, corrects perspective, and enhances clarity automatically. It also supports importing existing PDFs and images, which makes it useful for both new scans and documents you already have.
Privacy is a major part of the product. Pockli says it works without an account, keeps documents on your iPhone and optionally your personal iCloud, and does not collect personal data or use third-party servers. It is aimed at people who want a document system that feels private, organized, and easy to search later.
Pockli pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Pockli offers a free plan that lets you scan and manage documents with no trial and no time limit. Pro subscriptions unlock additional features, including iCloud sync, and every Pro plan includes a 7-day free trial with no charge until the trial ends. The site says you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime through Apple ID settings, and if you cancel, you keep access to your documents while Pro features are disabled. Pricing amounts are not shown on the website pages reviewed, and purchases are managed through Apple.
Pockli pros
- Private, on-device document storage
- No account required
- No login needed
- Free plan with no time limit
- Fast one-tap scanning
- Automatic edge detection
- Automatic perspective correction
- Automatic clarity enhancement
- Search inside scans with OCR
- Search by file name
- Import existing PDFs
- Import images from photo library
- Import files from the Files app
- Folder-specific naming rules
- Folder-specific compression settings
- Folder-specific OCR settings
- Color-coded folders
- Many folder color options
- Many folder symbol options
- iCloud sync for backup and access
- Works for both typed and handwritten text
- Designed for receipts, contracts, and personal documents
- Files remain accessible after canceling Pro
- Apple-managed subscriptions
Pockli cons
- iPhone-only app
- iPad support not yet available
- Mac support not yet available
- Shared folders are not available yet
- Family plan is not available yet
- Some features require Pro
- iCloud sync is a Pro feature
- Free plan has fewer advanced customization options
- Requires Apple device ecosystem for full experience
- Refunds handled through Apple, not directly by Pockli
Frequently asked questions about Pockli
What is Pockli?
Pockli is a document scanner app for iPhone that helps you scan, organize, and find important documents. The site describes it as a safe, organized pocket for everything from contracts to kids' drawings.
How does scanning work?
You point your camera at a document and tap once. Pockli detects the edges, corrects the perspective, and enhances clarity automatically, and it also lets you import existing PDFs and images.
What are folder rules?
Folder rules let each folder have its own settings for naming convention, compression quality, and OCR. When you scan into that folder, Pockli applies those settings automatically so the document is handled the same way every time.
Can I search inside my documents?
Yes. With OCR enabled, Pockli extracts text from scans, including typed and handwritten content, so you can search by file name or by words inside the document.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Pockli works without an account, without a login, and without sharing personal information. You can download the app and start scanning right away.
Where are my documents stored?
Your documents stay on your iPhone, and if you enable iCloud sync as a Pro feature, they are also backed up to your personal iCloud. The site says no external servers or third-party storage are involved.
Can I try Pro for free?
Yes. Every Pro plan includes a 7-day free trial, and you are not charged until the trial ends.
What happens if I cancel Pro?
You keep access to your documents. The Pro features are turned off, but nothing is deleted, so your files remain available.
What devices does Pockli support?
Pockli is currently available for iPhone. The site says iPad and Mac support are on the roadmap.
Can I import documents I've already scanned?
Yes. Pockli supports importing existing PDFs and images, and those imports become organized and searchable in the app like freshly scanned documents.