Comparison

Focus Pebble vs SendScan

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

Head to head
About

Focus Pebble

Features
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Focus Pebble is your ultimate productivity timer: Pomodoro (25 min), Deep Work (50 min), Short (5 min) & Long Breaks (15 min), plus fully custom timers. Choose from categories: Work, Play, Relax, Training, Study, Other and add system sounds. Track your session history, edit titles, add comments, and view stats. Freemium version includes four presets and one custom timer, with up to two concurrent timers. A one-time in‑app purchase unlocks unlimited custom timers, editable history entries, and unlimited simultaneous timers. Available on iOS, iPadOS & macOS. Boost focus, beat procrastination, and make every minute count.

About

SendScan

Streamline document scanning with automated workflows. Scan, rename, email, and save documents with a single tap. Features OCR for searchable PDFs and text extraction, all with a focus on user privacy and local storage.

Highlights
  • Automated scanning workflows
  • OCR for searchable PDFs
  • Text extraction to .txt files
  • Email and Message sharing automation
  • Intelligent file renaming
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Private iCloud sync
Features
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Stop doing the same thing after every scan. SendScan combines a powerful multi-page document scanner with OCR and automation workflows: scan, rename, email, save... one tap, fully automatic! Private iCloud sync. No accounts. No analytics. Optimized for iOS & iPadOS 27. SCAN ONCE, AUTOMATE EVERYTHING Stop wasting time on repetitive tasks after scanning. Create custom workflows that automatically: • Save to specific folders: Route documents to the right place instantly • Email directly: Send scans to clients, colleagues, or yourself with pre-filled subjects and messages *; multiple recipients are supported and you can either type in their address or pick from your device's Contacts • Share via Messages: Like for email, add recipients and share via Messages automatically * • Share seamlessly: Use the system share sheet to send documents anywhere • Rename intelligently: Apply naming patterns with timestamps, dates, and custom tokens • Chain actions: Combine multiple steps into a single tap • Optionally delete after the workflow completes * A confirmation tap before sending is required by iOS. OCR & SEARCHABLE PDFs Make your scans searchable and extract text automatically, privately on-device: • Searchable PDFs: Enable automatic OCR to create PDFs with invisible, selectable text layers with per-word accurate position in search • Text extraction: Every OCR'd scan includes a companion .txt file for easy text access • TXT viewer: View and search recognized text with highlighting and font controls • Share plain text: Quickly share extracted text without the PDF • Manual OCR: Add text recognition to existing PDFs with one tap • Workflow integration: Automatically attach .txt files when emailing or sharing • Quality control: Save as PDF (multi-page) or JPG (one per page) with adjustable quality and compression WIDGETS, SHORTCUTS & QUICK ACTIONS Scan and run workflows without opening the app: • Home Screen widgets: One-tap access to your most-used workflows • Recent documents widget: See thumbnails of your latest scans • Lock Screen widgets: Scan from your Lock Screen • Control Center: Add scanning to your quick actions • App icon Quick Actions: Long-press the app icon to scan or run pinned workflows • Pin workflows: Add your favorite workflow to the center toolbar button for instant access • Shortcuts integration: Build advanced automations with Apple Shortcuts SMART FILE MANAGEMENT • Grid or list views: Choose your preferred browsing style • Rename and organize: Flexible file management with naming templates • Multi-select: Batch operations for efficiency PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Your documents belong to you, period. • Zero analytics or tracking: No telemetry, no third-party libraries • Local-first storage: Documents stay on your device • Private iCloud sync: Your data syncs via your personal iCloud Drive with Apple's encryption; the developer cannot access your files • No account required: No sign-ups, no data collection FREE TO START, PRO WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK Free tier: • Unlimited scanning • Run each default workflow 3 times to try them out SendScan Pro (yearly subscription or lifetime unlock): • Create unlimited custom workflows • Chain multiple actions in a single workflow • Full automation power, without limits • Lifetime unlock includes Family Sharing: Share with up to 5 family members OPTIMIZED FOR iOS & iPadOS 27, compatible with iOS and iPadOS 26. Designed with Apple's Liquid Glass visual language and fine-tuned for iOS & iPadOS 27, for a beautiful, modern experience on iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cdf1982.com/privacy/sendscan_privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Focus Pebble3 screens
SendScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SendScan at every 5 weeks against Focus Pebble's every 13 months. Focus Pebble's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Focus Pebble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SendScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Pebble ships an update every 13 months, SendScan every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focus Pebble versus SendScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus PebbleSendScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrystian KozerawskiCesare Forelli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Pebble

One-time1
  • Focus Pebble Full Version$1.99
2 purchases

SendScan

Subscriptions1
  • SendScan Pro 1 year$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • SendScan Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Focus Pebble free?
Focus Pebble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SendScan free?
SendScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Pebble or SendScan have ads?
Neither Focus Pebble nor SendScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Pebble or SendScan?
Focus Pebble ships an update every 13 months, and SendScan every 5 weeks. Most recently, Focus Pebble was updated on October 1, 2026 and SendScan on October 8, 2026.

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