# File Transfer vs ScanReader

The clearest difference is rating: File Transfer at 4.5 against ScanReader's 3.7. File Transfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). ScanReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Transfer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. ScanReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Transfer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

File Transfer ships an update fortnightly, ScanReader weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Transfer | ScanReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-nearby-and-remote/id6770772143/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanreaderocr-text-scanner/id6783753098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [秋晖 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896738675) | [杨杨 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877863629) |

## What reviewers say

### File Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-nearby-and-remote/id6770772143)

Easily send photos, videos, documents, and contacts between devices wirelessly. Share files with people nearby or create secure links for remote recipients. Manage your shared files with options like passwords and expiration dates.

**Highlights:** Nearby phone-to-phone transfer, Remote file sharing with secure links, Password-protected downloads, Link expiration options, Download limit controls, Private Vault for received files

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $39.99 | per month |


### 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 File Transfer free?

File Transfer 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, File Transfer or ScanReader?

File Transfer is rated higher. File Transfer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ScanReader averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do File Transfer or ScanReader have ads?

ScanReader shows ads; File Transfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Transfer or ScanReader?

File Transfer ships an update fortnightly, and ScanReader weekly. Most recently, File Transfer was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScanReader on October 24, 2026.

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