# DEVONthink To Go 3

> Mobile Document Management

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1541605051](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1541605051)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1541605051`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** DEVONtechnologies, LLC
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,513 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.16
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-01
- **First published:** 2021-02-10
- **Size:** 135 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-05-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/devonthink-to-go-3/id1541605051)
- **Website:** [https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthinktogo](https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthinktogo)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.devontechnologies.com/redirect/privacy](https://www.devontechnologies.com/redirect/privacy)

## Description

DEVONthink To Go 3 is a powerful mobile document management solution for iOS. It lets you collect, organize, edit, and annotate documents on your iPhone or iPad, then sync securely with your Mac. With Shortcuts automation, native Files app integration, on-device OCR, and robust PDF annotation, your documents stay accessible across devices while keeping your data private.

Clip data from webpages or other apps, tag and group items with smart groups, and enjoy fast full-text search. You can share links to other apps, drag and drop, and export in original formats. Privacy and encryption are central to DEVONthink To Go, giving you control over what data is synced where.

## Review summary

DevonThink To Go 3 is praised for its powerful document management, excellent search, and strong cross-device syncing, plus solid support. However, reviewers commonly cite sync reliability issues, rough UI/UX and platform parity gaps, an underwhelming in-app editor, and a steep learning curve. Overall, a robust tool for power users willing to invest time to master it.

### Pros

- Powerful, comprehensive document/knowledge management with strong organization and support for numerous file types.
- Excellent search capabilities and fast retrieval across large collections.
- Essential tool for professionals; powerful features that many users rely on for daily work.
- Cross-device syncing across Mac and iOS with incremental updates, reducing the need for manual sync.
- Strong support and an active, helpful community.

### Cons

- Sync across devices and cloud sync are frequently unreliable, requiring workarounds or restarts.
- UI/UX can feel rough: long names get truncated, list views and navigation can be sluggish, and behavior varies between Mac and iOS.
- Lack of feature parity between Mac and iOS, with missing conveniences like shortcuts, widgets, and broader automation.
- In-app text editing is cramped and not user-friendly; many users prefer external editors for editing.
- Steep learning curve and setup friction; it takes time to configure and master the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1541605051)