Foldy is a privacy-first iOS app that helps immigrants and internationals in Germany turn confusing official letters into clear next steps.
16.4M
people in Germany moved here from abroad
3 in 4
feel overwhelmed by official letters
1 in 6
people who try Foldy upgrade to Pro
Immigrants and internationals in Germany use Foldy to stay on top of official letters.
Bureaucratic language is turned into a clear overview with next steps.
A letter arrives, you take a photo, and it's already placed exactly where it belongs.
Everything is processed on your device by default. Sensitive data is anonymized before it ever leaves your phone.
Alexandra
“Official letters: understanding them and acting on time while working on everything else… Foldy has been a game changer for me. It made my life easier and reduced my stress level greatly! I can recommend it to everyone working in Germany who struggles with German letters. Data protection is a big topic for Maria, so feel safe to try it.”
Stepan
“For me it’s about having every document organized in one place. The process is so simple: a letter arrives, I take a photo and it’s already filed exactly where it belongs. I kept meaning to sort everything into Google Drive, but that takes forever. With Foldy it’s seamless.”
Pascal
“I’d already tried different apps, but for me they were more cumbersome than just keeping everything in one place. Foldy seems to be the solution that means my laziness no longer makes me lose track of everything. I’m already looking forward to the Android version.”
Foldy is built in Berlin by two people who moved to Germany and dealt with the same official letters you do.
Foldy can be downloaded for free. The Free plan includes document scanning, text extraction, in-document search, and iCloud sync. Pro features, including document summaries, reminders, and appointments, require a paid subscription. See the Pricing page for the current price and feature details.
Foldy processes documents on your device by default. When you use an AI-powered feature, the relevant content is sent to our AI provider to generate the requested result. We aim to minimize and anonymize the data before transmission, but anonymization may not remove every personal detail. Please avoid uploading information you do not want processed by an external AI provider.
Foldy is designed for official letters and everyday paperwork, including documents from government offices, insurers, landlords, and other organizations. You can add PDFs, scans, and photos, provided the text is sufficiently clear. Results may vary depending on image quality, handwriting, document structure, and language.
No. Foldy explains the contents of documents and helps identify possible tasks, dates, and next steps. It does not replace legal, tax, financial, or professional advice. Always verify important information with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.
Foldy's processing and storage depend on the feature you use. Documents are processed on your device by default, while certain AI features transmit relevant content to an external AI provider. Please see the App Privacy Policy for details about storage, synchronization, AI processing, and deletion.
The Foldy app is available in five languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. It's designed to help you understand official German letters and supports German-language documents. This website is currently available in English and German.
Some features may work locally on your device, but AI-powered features require a network connection when content must be sent to the AI provider.
Storage and chat tools don't keep watch for you. A folder won't track a deadline, and a chatbot only answers when you remember to ask.
Folders only help if you remember where you filed things. Foldy finds any letter by what's inside it, not by a folder name you have to recall, so you're not hunting for that one document right before a deadline.
Translation gives you the words, not what they mean for you. A translated official letter still leaves you guessing what to actually do. Foldy explains it in plain language and tells you the next step and the deadline.
