# ShareGo vs ScanReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanReader at none against ShareGo's 1. ShareGo's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShareGo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. ScanReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for ShareGo against 3.7 for ScanReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShareGo has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShareGo | ScanReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharego-fast-file-transfer/id6762253547/reviews) | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanreaderocr-text-scanner/id6783753098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [永平 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878302013) | [杨杨 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877863629) |

## What reviewers say

### ShareGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharego-fast-file-transfer/id6762253547)

Transfer files between devices quickly and securely without needing an internet connection. Supports all file types and sizes across different platforms. Simple to use with automatic device discovery.

**Highlights:** No internet required for transfers, Cross-platform compatibility, Unlimited file size and type support, Blazing fast transfer speeds, Secure and private peer-to-peer connection, Simple, intuitive interface, Automatic device discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShareGo Weekly Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |


### ScanReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanreaderocr-text-scanner/id6783753098)

This utility app allows you to scan documents and images, extract and edit text using OCR, sign PDFs, and convert files to various formats. It offers a private and offline experience, eliminating the need for multiple applications.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and images, OCR text extraction and editing, Annotate and sign PDFs, Convert to PDF and Word, Merge and organize PDFs, Offline and private processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShareGo free?

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

### Is ScanReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShareGo or ScanReader?

ShareGo and ScanReader are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do ShareGo or ScanReader have ads?

Both ShareGo and ScanReader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShareGo or ScanReader?

ShareGo ships an update weekly, and ScanReader weekly. Most recently, ShareGo was updated on September 23, 2026 and ScanReader on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*