# CtrlV – Send to PC & Phone — Send text, links, & images

> Private, encrypted file and link sharing across multiple devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Vergara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrlv-send-to-pc-and-phone/id6749192257 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Vergara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648792589)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrlv-send-to-pc-and-phone/id6749192257/reviews.md

## What is CtrlV?

Stop sending yourself emails, DMs, or empty docs you’ll never open again. CtrlV is the fast, private way to move links, text, and screenshots between your iPhone, iPad, Mac. Also available on other platforms—see our website for details.

Share from one device and your other device gets an instant notification with smart actions—Open, Copy, Save, etc. No setup maze. No clipboard snooping. Just a clean inbox for the stuff you actually want to move.

Why you’ll love it

One inbox for links, text, images, screenshots

Smart notifications with quick actions (Open, Copy, Save, etc.)
Add devices in seconds, just login using the same account on other devices!

Private by design: end-to-end encryption; nothing is sent unless you choose

Search & history to find past items fast

Works across iPhone, iPad, & Mac. Also available on other platforms—see our website for details.

Free vs Plus

Free: Up to 2 devices, recent history

Plus (subscription OR one-time upgrade): Up to 10 devices, unlimited history, send images/screenshots, supporter badges, feature voting & more to come!

How it works

Install and sign in

Pair another device by logging in on your other device(s)!

Send an item & your other device gets a notification with smart actions.

Privacy
CtrlV never monitors your clipboard in the background. You choose what to send, and it’s protected with end-to-end encryption.

Privacy Policy:
https://ctrlv-5fa3e.web.app/#/privacy-policy

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Cross-device file sharing
- End-to-end encryption
- Instant notifications with smart actions
- Searchable history
- Multi-device support
- Private by design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CtrlV Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CtrlV Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CtrlV Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrlv-send-to-pc-and-phone/id6749192257/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-06-14*

Awesome, you can send nearly everything to your devices.

### 5/5 — Simple and Elegant!

*2025-08-23*

Incredibly well-designed and easy to use! It’s such a basic concept, but I’ve navigated life sending things to myself in much less straightforward ways for too long. This closes what feels like has been a huge gap and makes the back and forth between devices a breeze.

**Developer response:** This means so much! Thank you for the validation & support. It is incredible to know that the app brings you value & I really appreciate the kind words about the design & ease of use. So glad you're finding it useful & thanks again for using it :) - Christian

## Frequently asked questions about CtrlV

### How does CtrlV work?

Install CtrlV on your devices and sign in with the same account. Once paired, you can send items like links, text, and images from one device, and your other devices will receive instant notifications with smart actions to open, copy, or save the content.

### What is the difference between CtrlV Free and CtrlV Plus?

CtrlV Free allows up to 2 devices and offers recent history. CtrlV Plus, available via subscription or a one-time upgrade, supports up to 10 devices, provides unlimited history, enables sending images/screenshots, and includes supporter badges with future feature voting.

### Is CtrlV private and secure?

Yes, CtrlV is private by design with end-to-end encryption. It does not monitor your clipboard in the background; you explicitly choose what to send, ensuring your data is protected.

### What devices does CtrlV support?

CtrlV is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is also available on other platforms; details can be found on their website.

### How often is CtrlV updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 11, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and add features.

### What are the subscription options for CtrlV Plus?

CtrlV Plus offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 with a 7-day free trial, or an annual subscription for $24.99 with a 7-day free trial.

### Can I send images and screenshots with CtrlV?

The free version of CtrlV allows sending text and links. To send images and screenshots, you will need to upgrade to CtrlV Plus.

### What do users like about CtrlV?

Users appreciate the app's private design, end-to-end encryption, and the convenience of instant notifications with smart actions for transferring content between devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-11

- Critical bug fixes
- Reworked UI for faster, simpler sending
- New onboarding flow to ease linking devices & streamlining first send
- Auto-delete controls
- Optimized loading of sent/received content

### 1.1.1 — 2025-09-08

- Send multiple images at once
- One-tap button to share your current clipboard
- Link previews
- Remembers your last device when sending
- Desktop: Launch at startup
- Desktop: Tray / menubar support
- Desktop: Auto-open incoming links in browser
- Desktop: Auto-copy incoming text
- Fixed issue where identical devices showed up as the same

### 1.0.26 — 2025-08-19

- Updated screenshots!

### 1.0.25 — 2025-08-18

- Fixed issue with macOS paywall
- Fixes onboarding skip button

### 1.0.24 — 2025-08-18

- Fixes purchases initialization issue

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*