# SendScan vs Embark Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Embark Reader at none against SendScan's 2. Embark Reader also leads on iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SendScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Embark Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SendScan | Embark Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendscan-scanner-plus-automation/id6753208936/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark-reader/id6757936218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cesare Forelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/906894503) | [Laan Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/310916919) |

## What reviewers say

### SendScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendscan-scanner-plus-automation/id6753208936)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SendScan Pro 1 year | $4.99 | per year |
| SendScan Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Embark Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark-reader/id6757936218)

Organize and track research papers from arXiv. Browse daily updates, mark papers as read, download PDFs for offline access, and manage your reading list with folders. It also tracks linked GitHub repositories and imports browser tabs.

**Highlights:** Browse daily arXiv paper drops, Mark papers as read, Download PDFs for offline reading, Organize papers with folders, Track linked GitHub repos, Import Chrome tabs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SendScan free?

SendScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Embark Reader free?

Embark Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SendScan or Embark Reader?

SendScan and Embark Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SendScan or Embark Reader have ads?

Neither SendScan nor Embark Reader shows ads.

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