File Getter

File Getter

Grab files from your PC/Mac

29 ratings
12 reviews
$0.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 29, 2016
  • September 29, 2018
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About

Easily transfer files from your PC or Mac to your device over Wi-Fi. Browse your computer's files and download them directly without cables or cloud syncing. Share downloaded files with other apps on your device.

Wireless file transfer
Browse PC/Mac files
Direct downloads
Share files to other apps
Built-in file preview
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What's New in File Getter

1.40

September 29, 2018

Updated internal libraries

User reviews

Not working.

I updated the helper on an Intel Mac and it no longer works. What gives?

Doesnt download at all

Paid for nothing

Insecure software - Avoid

When installing the helper app on my Mac, received pop up from Apple warning this was insecure software. Have deleted from systems and devices. When I received the warning the helper app was asking for a hole in my firewall and control of Systems Preferences. Avoid.

- All ads on the site you are sent to, to connect to computer

This is the kind of app that has made the App Store a great tool for scamming users.

After you buy the app, you open it and click add computer. It takes you a page that says you need to download help software. You click the link, and it goes in circles back to the page with the link and trying to sell you other more software.

Manually going to the site, I finally found a menu with 10 links that looked promising, with titles like “The computer software, for mobile software applications. You select any like and it sends you page with links to vendors from Amazon to Target to Just Answers.

Is this why the app only costs .99? The
Why does description imply that you rcan access other computers on your network from your iPad directly?

This kind of experience represents the worst of internet commerce today. Excepting Amazon Prime, and especially e-bay stores, it’s all clicks.

I started using the Internet in 1999 when the emphasis was on information sharing, and communication.

Now, like this app, it’s about even purchased apps filled with advertisements and tricks in free apps that say, “if you want that feature you need to buy the “pro” version.
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Very poor

Don’t buy... you cannot find your computer. You cannot add manually!!! Crazy. Stupid...
No help or support...

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FAQ

What is File Getter?

File Getter is a paid utility app that allows you to wirelessly transfer files from your Windows or Mac computer to your iPhone or iPad. It uses a free helper app installed on your computer to facilitate the connection and browsing of files.

How does File Getter work?

You install a free helper app on your PC or Mac, then connect to it from File Getter on your device via your home Wi-Fi. You can then browse your computer's files and download them directly to your device without needing cables or cloud services.

What operating systems does File Getter support?

File Getter supports Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, as well as Mac OS 10.5 and above. The app itself is available for iPhone and iPad.

Can I share files from File Getter to other apps?

Yes, once a file is downloaded, File Getter allows you to share it with any app on your device that supports file sharing, such as iBooks, VLC, or Notes.

Does File Getter have ads?

No, File Getter does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience for file transfer.

How often is File Getter updated?

The latest version of File Getter is 1.40, released on September 29, 2018. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app is functional for its intended purpose.

What is the price of File Getter?

File Getter is a paid app priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its wireless file transfer capabilities.

What kind of files can I transfer with File Getter?

You can transfer any file that your device can handle through the OS sharing system, including presentations, spreadsheets, images, movies, and documents. The app also includes a built-in preview for many of these file types.