Comparison

SendScan vs Expiry Keeper

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

Expiry Keeper

Features
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Never lose track of a passport, ID card, visa, residence permit, driving license, insurance policy, or warranty date again. Expiry Keeper: Documents is a calm, local-first expiry date tracker for the important documents you cannot afford to forget. Use it to: • Save document names, types, expiry dates, and reminder timing • See what is expired, urgent, upcoming, or safely up to date • Track passports, IDs, residence permits, driving licenses, insurance, warranties, and more • Get local reminders before renewal deadlines • Share a clean document expiry summary when needed Built for people who manage travel documents, immigration paperwork, family renewals, rental paperwork, insurance dates, and everyday life admin. Private by design: • No account • No backend • No ads • No tracking • No document data collection • Data stays locally on your device and is not sent anywhere unless you choose to share a summary Expiry Keeper helps you turn scattered expiry dates into one clear renewal list.

Screenshots

SendScan4 screens
Expiry Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expiry Keeper at none against SendScan's 2. Expiry Keeper also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SendScan ships an update every 5 weeks, Expiry Keeper every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SendScan versus Expiry Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSendScanExpiry Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCesare ForelliVladimir Kamnev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SendScan

Subscriptions1
  • SendScan Pro 1 year$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • SendScan Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

Expiry Keeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SendScan free?
SendScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expiry Keeper free?
Expiry Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SendScan or Expiry Keeper have ads?
Neither SendScan nor Expiry Keeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SendScan or Expiry Keeper?
SendScan ships an update every 5 weeks, and Expiry Keeper every 6 days. Most recently, SendScan was updated on September 21, 2026 and Expiry Keeper on September 10, 2026.

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