Comparison

Handbook vs Send Anywhere

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Handbook

Securely organize and present diverse content like documents, videos, and audio on any mobile device. Share compelling presentations online or offline with robust security features and detailed usage analytics.

Highlights
  • Secure content management
  • Online and offline presentation
  • Support for various file types
  • PDF viewing and annotation
  • Create surveys and quizzes
  • Customizable layout and wallpaper
  • Role-based security and access control
Features
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Present and Share Secure Content on any Mobile Device Handbook is a secure mobile document manager that offers a simple and secure way to bind together a variety of rich media content to create and share compelling, attractive presentations. Handbook gives mobile knowledge workers a confident way to distribute and present information using docs and media such as PDFs and videos, both online offline. When there is no network connectivity, Handbook can be used in offline mode and presentations can be given with confidence. The Handbook product consists of: Handbook Studio -- a browser based application used to upload and manage content
Handbook -- viewer application used to display and present content Handbook Features - Use it on the iPhone, iPad - Supports both online and offline viewing - Supports MS Office, iWork, images, video and audio files - View and annotate PDF files - Display Handbooks on the big screen using Apple TV for powerful, media rich presentations - Offline viewing - Never worry about network connectivity during your presentation - Create surveys and quizzes with built in questionnaire function - Bookmark content and send sharing links by email - Customizable layout and wallpaper Security and Enterprise Features - Role & Content Based Security - Individual and group-based Sharing - Restrict and allow access to specific devices with device-specific authentication - Understand how your Handbook is used with detailed usage metrics - Time-based access gives you control over when your Handbook is available to view NOTE: - Handbook account is necessary to use this app. Please ask to admin of your organization's Handbook Studio. - Handbook Studio the cloud service is necessary for contents posting, editing and distribution. - Please visit the web site for details: http://handbookapp.net/

About

Send Anywhere

Easily share any file type, including photos, videos, and music, to any device without registration. Utilize a 6-digit key, shareable links, or direct device notifications for instant, unlimited transfers. Play music and videos directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Unlimited file sharing
  • 6-digit key transfer
  • Shareable links (48-hour validity)
  • Direct device notifications
  • In-app music player
  • In-app video player with subtitle support
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Send Anywhere: Easy, quick, and unlimited file sharing Send your photos and videos in original size to your PC, share them with your friends, transfer your music files to your iPhone. You can send to anywhere you want instantly, for free. No login or registration required. • 6-Digit Key A security key that lets you send and receive files on Send Anywhere. It will be generated after selecting files. When the key is entered on the receiving device, files will be sent instantly. • Share Link You can generate a link and share with multiple people. Links are valid for 48 hours. • To Device Send a notification to receiving devices, allowing them to receive files without having to enter a key. • Play Music Received music files can be played right in the app! You can even make a music playlist of your own and send the file to your friends. • Play Video Received Video files can be played in Send Anywhere's simple video player! Even multi-language subtitles are supported! Free your iPhone from iTunes. Feedback is always welcome. Please message using 'Send Feedback' menu, or email support@send-anywhere.com with any issues or suggestions.

Screenshots

Handbook4 screens
Send Anywhere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Send Anywhere at 85% against Handbook's 36%. Send Anywhere also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (55K vs 2). Handbook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Send Anywhere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Send Anywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Handbook's written reviews are positive against 85% of Send Anywhere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handbook ships an update every 2 months, Send Anywhere monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Handbook versus Send Anywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandbookSend Anywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings255K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsteria CorporationRakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.

Customer experience

Handbook

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative59.1%

Send Anywhere

All ratings54,589 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,717 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.3%

Bugs and requests

Handbook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Send Anywhere

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Received files not appearing in device's photo album
  • Issues with file transfer reliability and consistency

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to delete sent files
  • File organization and management tools
  • Improved video playback and editing capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Handbook

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Send Anywhere

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads 1month$0.991 Month
  • Remove Ads 1year$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$14.99

Questions

Is Handbook free?
Handbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Send Anywhere free?
Send Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Handbook or Send Anywhere?
Send Anywhere is rated higher. Handbook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Send Anywhere averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.
Do Handbook or Send Anywhere have ads?
Send Anywhere shows ads; Handbook does not.
Which is updated more often, Handbook or Send Anywhere?
Handbook ships an update every 2 months, and Send Anywhere monthly. Most recently, Handbook was updated on October 19, 2026 and Send Anywhere on October 26, 2026.

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