Comparison

FileBeam vs ScanReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FileBeam

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
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FileBeam is a fast and secure file transfer app designed for nearby sharing, remote delivery, and private file storage. With FileBeam, you can send photos, videos, contacts, and documents between devices without cables or complicated setup. Whether you are sharing files with someone beside you or sending a secure download link to someone far away, FileBeam gives you a simple and reliable way to move files. Nearby Transfer Send files directly to nearby devices. FileBeam is designed for quick phone-to-phone sharing, making it easy to transfer photos, videos, documents, and contact cards without compressing your files or relying on messy manual steps. Remote Sharing Links When the receiver is not nearby, FileBeam lets you create a secure remote sharing link. Upload once, then share the link through Messages, Mail, social apps, or QR code. The receiver can open the link and download the shared files. Secure Link Controls For better control over your shared files, FileBeam supports password-protected links, expiration settings, and download limits. You can manage your active links, copy links, share QR codes, or revoke links when they are no longer needed. Private Vault FileBeam includes a private Vault for received files. Move important received files into Vault to keep them separate from regular transfer history. Vault is designed for files you want to protect and access later. File Management View transfer activity, manage shared links, preview files, delete local items, and keep your received files organized. FileBeam helps you track what you sent, received, downloaded, or protected. Key Features: - Send photos, videos, contacts, and documents - Nearby phone-to-phone transfer - Remote file sharing with secure links - Password-protected downloads - Link expiration options - Download limit controls - QR code sharing - Shared link management - Revoke shared links - File preview - Transfer activity history - Private Vault for received files - Sign in with Apple support - Simple, clean, and easy-to-use interface FileBeam is built for everyday file sharing: quick enough for nearby transfers, flexible enough for remote delivery, and secure enough for important received files. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScanReader

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
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ScanReader – Scan, Edit, Sign & Convert on the Go Need to scan a receipt, edit a photo, or sign a contract? ScanReader is the all-in-one document and image tool that handles it all. Scan any document or image, edit text and photos, sign PDFs, and convert formats — all offline, all private, no account needed. Stop juggling multiple apps. One tool does it all. Scan Any Document or Image Capture receipts, contracts, whiteboards, and photos with your camera. Automatic edge detection and image enhancement deliver crisp, clean scans every time. No more blurry or crooked images. OCR Text Extraction & Editing Turn scanned documents and images into editable text with powerful OCR technology. Extract text from photos, screenshots, or printed documents in seconds. Once extracted, edit, delete, or reformat the text directly in the app — as easy as editing a Word document. Annotate, Sign & Watermark Add highlights, freehand drawings, and text annotations to your documents. Insert your signature into contracts and forms with a single tap. Protect your work by adding custom watermarks — all without printing a single page. Convert Formats Turn photos, screenshots, and document images into professional PDFs or editable Word files. Perfect for reports, contracts, and school assignments. Export in seconds and share anywhere. Merge & Organize PDFs Combine multiple PDFs into one document. Reorder pages, delete unwanted pages, and keep all your documents organized — all in one place. 100% Private & Offline Everything processes locally on your device. Your documents never leave your phone. No cloud uploads, no data collection, no third-party access. And no account required. Download and start scanning immediately. Stop downloading separate apps for scanning, editing, signing, and converting. ScanReader puts it all in one tool — fast, private, and always available offline. Download now and get more done with less hassle.Terms of use:https://sites.google.com/view/scanreaderterms-of-use/home Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/scanreaderprivacy-policy/home

Screenshots

FileBeam4 screens
ScanReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FileBeam at 5.0 against ScanReader's 3.7. FileBeam also leads on ads (none vs shown). ScanReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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. FileBeam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. ScanReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileBeam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileBeam ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
FileBeam versus ScanReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileBeamScanReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer秋晖 李杨杨 赵

Customer experience

FileBeam

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScanReader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FileBeam

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$39.991 Month
None

ScanReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileBeam free?
FileBeam 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, FileBeam or ScanReader?
FileBeam is rated higher. FileBeam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ScanReader averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do FileBeam or ScanReader have ads?
ScanReader shows ads; FileBeam does not.
Which is updated more often, FileBeam or ScanReader?
FileBeam ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanReader weekly. Most recently, FileBeam was updated on September 14, 2026 and ScanReader on September 19, 2026.

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