Comparison

SendScan vs KeeNotes

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

Head to head
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

About

KeeNotes

Quickly record and organize your thoughts as they arise. Access and search your notes seamlessly across multiple devices. Optional cloud sync provides secure, encrypted storage for your ideas.

Highlights
  • Capture fleeting ideas
  • Record and review notes
  • Searchable note archive
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Optional encrypted cloud sync
  • Set custom encryption passwords
Features
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With KeeNotes, capture your fleeting ideas as they happen. Record, review, and search your notes across your devices. Optional KeeNotes Cloud Sync Subscribe annually through Apple to receive connection credentials for the cloud sync service. Set your own encryption password and use the same password on your devices. Existing service credentials remain supported in Settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The price and billing period are shown before purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kns.afoo.me/privacy

Screenshots

SendScan4 screens
KeeNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KeeNotes at every 9 days against SendScan's every 5 weeks. KeeNotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. SendScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and KeeNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SendScan against 5.0 for KeeNotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SendScan ships an update every 5 weeks, KeeNotes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SendScan versus KeeNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSendScanKeeNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCesare Forelli福强 王

Customer experience

SendScan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KeeNotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SendScan

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

KeeNotes

Subscriptions1
  • KeeNotes Cloud Sync Annual$8.001 Year

Questions

Is SendScan free?
SendScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeeNotes free?
KeeNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SendScan or KeeNotes?
SendScan and KeeNotes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SendScan or KeeNotes have ads?
Neither SendScan nor KeeNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SendScan or KeeNotes?
SendScan ships an update every 5 weeks, and KeeNotes every 9 days. Most recently, SendScan was updated on October 30, 2026 and KeeNotes on October 28, 2026.

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