Paperlock
Paperlock is an AI document organizer and private searchable vault for iPhone. Users photograph receipts, bills, contracts, IDs, and other paperwork; the app reads each document, extracts key details such as type, date, amount, issuer, and expiration date, and files it automatically without folders or manual typing. The app supports natural-language questions about stored documents, returning answers with the relevant source document attached. It can also scan the iPhone photo library to find document-like images, import them in a batch, and help users track deadlines such as passport, ID, insurance, or warranty expirations with optional reminders. Privacy features include Face ID locking, encrypted on-device storage, and optional syncing through the user's own iCloud. Paperlock states that no account is required and that it does not access user documents. A free tier is available, with Paperlock Plus offering unlimited documents and questions.
- Category
- Search
- Pricing
- Free
Problem solved
Important personal and business paperwork is often scattered across camera rolls, scanner apps, email, and physical storage, making specific documents hard to find and causing missed deadlines for expirations, warranties, and returns. Paperlock provides a private, searchable iPhone vault that automatically reads and organizes documents, then lets users ask plain-language questions and receive answers with the original document attached.
Use cases
- Digitize receipts and bills by photographing them
- Search for receipts by merchant, amount, or time period
- Track passport, ID, insurance, and warranty expiration dates
- Find and import document photos hidden in the iPhone camera roll
- Store leases, contracts, and insurance cards in a Face ID-protected vault
- Ask natural-language questions such as 'When does my passport expire?'
- Set reminders for document renewals and deadlines
Audience
- Business Users
- Hobbyists
Pros
- Private by design with encrypted on-device storage and optional personal iCloud sync
- Face ID protection and blurred display for sensitive documents such as passports and IDs
- Automatic extraction of document type, date, amount, issuer, and expiration date
- Natural-language question answering returns answers with the source document attached
- Can find and import documents already present in the iPhone photo library
Cons
- Available only as an iPhone app, with no Android, web, or desktop version mentioned
- Free tier may have document or question limits, with Paperlock Plus as an upgrade
- Requires an iPhone and iOS ecosystem, which may limit cross-platform access
- AI extraction accuracy may vary for handwriting or low-quality photos
- No public GitHub repository or open-source license information available
Official website: https://getpaperlock.com/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/paperlock