SendScan vs 4DI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
4DI
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4DI is an offline reference tool for data integrity in regulated environments — built for QA, validation, manufacturing, and laboratory teams working under GxP. The app organizes data integrity knowledge into five areas: ALCOA++ principles, regulatory frameworks, the data lifecycle, typical inspection findings, and a glossary. ALCOA++ PRINCIPLES 10 principles, each with a clear definition and practical examples contrasting good practice with a typical violation: - Attributable - Legible - Contemporaneous - Original - Accurate - Complete - Consistent - Enduring - Available - Traceable (added per the EMA guideline on computerised systems and electronic data in clinical trials, 2023) REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS 7 frameworks side by side, each with a summary, core requirements, and a link to the official source: - FDA 21 CFR Part 11 - EU GMP Annex 11 - MHRA GxP Data Integrity Guidance - EMA Guideline on computerised systems and electronic data in clinical trials (2023) - PIC/S PI 041 - WHO TRS 1033, Annex 4 — Guideline on data integrity (2021) - ICH Q7 Frameworks are tagged by region (US / EU / International). A comparison view highlights key differences across four topics: audit trail, electronic signatures, risk-based approach, and quality culture & human factors. DATA LIFECYCLE Six phases — Creation, Processing, Review & Approval, Reporting, Retention, Archival & Destruction — each mapped to its relevant ALCOA++ principles, typical pitfalls, and regulatory focus. INSPECTION FINDINGS 17 findings modeled on public patterns from FDA Warning Letters, Form 483 observations, and EU GMP non-conformities. Organized by category and severity, each finding lists the principles violated, its regulatory basis, and remediation measures, with links to official databases. Full search included. GLOSSARY 29 terms — ALCOA terms, regulatory abbreviations (CFR, GMP, GLP, GCP...), technical terms (audit trail, metadata, electronic signature), and quality terms (CAPA, deviation, OOS) — each with a definition and context. Bookmark terms for quick access, get a "term of the day," and search even without typing accents. FIVE LANGUAGES 4DI speaks English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. A new installation starts in your iPhone's language when 4DI supports it. You can switch the language any time in the app's Settings. BUILT FOR OFFLINE USE Light, dark, or system appearance. Works entirely offline: no accounts, no tracking, no ads, no permissions required. Bookmarks stay on your device. COMMUNITY & SUPPORT Report a bug, suggest a feature, or flag a content correction through the app's Settings — linked to robspace's public GitHub hub for discussion. For direct support: support@robspace.de. DISCLAIMER: 4DI is a privately developed helping tool. It is not endorsed, certified, or validated by any regulatory authority. Content is for informational purposes only and must not replace official regulatory guidance or professional advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4DI at none against SendScan's 2. 4DI also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. SendScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. 4DI asks for nothing beyond the download.
SendScan ships an update every 5 weeks, 4DI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SendScan | 4DI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cesare Forelli | Robert Poetzsch |
In-app purchases
SendScan
- SendScan Pro 1 year$4.991 Year
- SendScan Pro Lifetime$9.99
4DI
No in-app purchases









