# Instashare Air Drop Second Ed — Transfer files the easy way

> Cross-platform file sharing app with AirDrop-like functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by Lukas Foldyna.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop-second-ed/id638672344 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lukas Foldyna](https://appshunter.io/developer/288917602)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.88/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish
- Released: 2013-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop-second-ed/id638672344/reviews.md

## What is Instashare Air Drop Second Ed?

ransfer files the easy way, just drag & drop the file and we will handle the rest. Like Apple AirDrop, but works and on all major platforms and computers that don't support AirDrop.

With millions of downloads in the App Store, thousands of happy users and millions of photo and file transfers, this app is a necessary tool for your iOS device.


SIMPLE FILE SHARING
You don't need to be tech-savvy to share files, photos or videos.

AIRDROP SUPPORT FOR OLDER DEVICES
It adds Airdrop-like transfer capability to older devices without official support for Airdrop, like your older Mac or iOS devices with iOS 6.

SIMPLE TO USE
No need to pair devices or set up a transfer to send files or photos. Designed for quick and easy sharing of files, photos, and videos from your other device, photos and videos are automatically saved to the 'Camera roll' album.

NO REGISTRATION
Just open the app and start sharing files, holiday photos, or family videos – no need to enter emails or passwords.

NO FILE TYPE LIMITS
You can transfer any file type, no restrictions. MP3s, images, PDFs, presentations, and way more.

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Instashare preserves photo metadata in all transfer directions (EXIF information, location, etc). Transfer in full resolution.

WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET
You don't need to be connected to the internet, just use a local wi-fi or Bluetooth (iOS and OS X only) to transfer files.

BUILT-IN EXTENSION
You can use Instashare with various apps thanks to the system built-in extension – share pictures from Photo library, links from Safari, and other files straight from 3rd party apps.

CLIPBOARD TRANSFER
Stop retyping long URLs and so on. Just copy and transfer it in a few seconds.
Drag a clipboard item & drop it on the device – it will be automatically copied to clipboard on the device.

SECURE
Files and photos are sent only between your devices, without making a copy somewhere in the Cloud. They never leave your local wi-fi network, keeping your files and photos safe.

IOS DEVICE WAKEUP
No need to manually open the mobile app to transfer a file or clipboard to device – just wait a few seconds for the device to appear.

REQUIREMENTS
To transfer files and photos between two devices, both of them need to have this app installed. Mobile apps are free, desktop apps are paid. 
Access to a properly configured wi-fi network (or bluetooth between iOS and OS X) is required for this app to work. Some public or private wi-fi networks may be configured to block communication between devices, preventing the transfer connection to be established.
You don't need to use the latest device or OS available, works with older systems as well, from iOS 6, iPad 2 or iPhone 4.

Videos on how the app works at instahsareapp.com and app support at support.twomanshow.co

## Key features

- Cross-platform file transfer
- AirDrop-like functionality
- No internet required
- No registration needed
- Supports all file types
- Preserves photo metadata
- Secure local network transfers

## What do users think of Instashare Air Drop Second Ed?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and seamless file transfers between devices
- 👍 Easy to use interface and intuitive operation
- 🔄 Works across multiple platforms (iOS, Mac, Windows, Android)
- 💡 Reliable alternative to AirDrop for older devices
- ⚡ Quick setup and connection process
- 📱 Supports clipboard sharing between devices
- 🎯 Simple drag-and-drop functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Windows 10 desktop version doesn't work
- 🔌 Poor connectivity and WiFi connection problems
- 🐢 Slow transfer speeds for large files
- 📚 Very poor and unclear instructions
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across updates
- 🔧 Limited file type support (primarily photos)
- 💰 Paid version not properly updated vs free version
- 🎨 Pale and hard-to-read interface design

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after opening
- Crashes after recent updates
- Incompatibility with iOS 6, iOS 7, and iOS 8
- Fails to connect on Windows 10
- Transfer failures and incomplete transfers
- Cannot find Bluetooth devices on older iOS versions
- App closes when receiving files
- Corrupted Mac version download files
- Slow transfer speeds for large files (100MB+)
- Connection drops frequently on WiFi
- Interface elements positioned incorrectly on larger devices (iPhone XS Max)

**Most requested features**

- Support for multiple file transfers at once
- Browser access for file sharing
- Batch delete functionality for downloaded files
- File preview within the app
- Spanish language support
- Windows PC support improvements
- Background transfer notifications
- Support for more file types (music, PDFs, documents)
- Ability to turn off notification sounds
- Auto-import to photo library functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop-second-ed/id638672344/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Windows10

*2022-06-24, version 2.5.0*

Könnte gut sein, nur läuft die Windows10 Desktop Version nicht… schade!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-10-18, version 2.5.0*

Perfect alternative for Air Drop. Works very well as expected.

### 1/5 — Very poor instructions

*2021-04-06*

It is very hard to figure out how to use the app and your instructions are very poor.   You click on the photos to send them and where do you go from there to text them?  It’s not intuitive at all.

### 1/5 — Lausig

*2020-12-06, version 2.5.0*

Windows 10 App stürzt direkt nach dem Start ab. Raus geschmissenes Geld. Sehr ärgerlich. 👎👎👎👎👎👎

### 5/5 — Sehr praktisch, möchte nicht darauf verzichten

*2020-10-26, version 2.5.0*

Klasse

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2020-08-28, version 2.5.0*

Ни на одном из windows-ПК не смог запустить программу-компаньон, чтобы воспользоваться возможностями данного приложения (из app store)

### 1/5 — Péssimo

*2019-09-28, version 2.5.0*

Extremamente lento!

### 5/5 — DeskConnect died, long live Instashare!

*2019-08-13, version 2.5.0*

For those of you who are not familiar with the fact that AirDrop is sometime a hit and miss affair (and trust someone who has tried many ways to get it running faster and easier) I am delighted that there is someone like Lukas, who understands the fact that we (Apple users/fans) want an easy life and a fast workflow. 
I was a long term user of DeskConnect and this app ran flawlessly on all my devices including my MacBook Pro.
However, this App has been somewhat crippled lately and last week it died altogether on some of my iPads and today even my iPhone is telling me there is an error with the App. 
I searched for a worthy alternative and found Instashare! 

And boy do I like it!!!
It connects in seconds once you set it up and give it the rudimentary "Allow" this and that, and a transfer of a photo is as easy as selecting it, and dragging it to the icon of the device you want to send it TO. I installed it immediately on all my devices AND my Mac and so far I can't find a fault! 

And wait for this: 
today I tried and tried again to send multiple images and documents to my iPad from my MacBook Pro .... using AirDrop. And every time I wanted to transfer multiple images (5-10!!) AirDrop told me it “failed”!!!
Well Apple - that is a big FAIL in my book in 2019❗️

So,  as far as I can tell, Instashare is much faster than waiting for the AirDrop thingy to load and transfer anything.
I'm very happy with this App and don't even feel it was expensive, as the convenience it will hopefully give me over time will undoubtedly save me a lot of nerves!
Download and enjoy!

Thanks Lukas! 
Keep this app working PLEASE for a long time and keep updating it please!

### 1/5 — Refund

*2019-01-31*

Accidentally download the wrong app and was charged .99 cents, wondering if I can get my money back?

### 4/5 — Buona ma

*2018-12-05, version 2.5.0*

Aggiornata per nuovi iPhone ma l’interfaccia è sbagliata, comandi troppo bassi con iPhone xs max, va sistemata..
Per il suo funzionamento niente da dire.

## Frequently asked questions about Instashare Air Drop Second Ed

### What does Instashare Air Drop do?

Instashare Air Drop allows you to easily transfer any type of file, including photos, videos, and documents, between your devices. It works across different platforms and computers, offering a convenient way to share data wirelessly.

### How does Instashare Air Drop work?

The app enables drag-and-drop file transfers. You can share files, photos, and videos without needing to pair devices or set up complex transfers. It utilizes local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (on iOS and OS X) to send files securely between your devices.

### Is Instashare Air Drop free to use?

Mobile apps are free to download and use. However, desktop applications are paid. This means you can get started with file sharing on your mobile devices without any upfront cost.

### What devices and operating systems are compatible with Instashare Air Drop?

The app is designed to work on all major platforms and computers, including those that don't natively support AirDrop. It supports older systems, starting from iOS 6, iPad 2, or iPhone 4, ensuring broad compatibility.

### Can I transfer any type of file with Instashare Air Drop?

Yes, there are no file type limits. You can transfer MP3s, images, PDFs, presentations, and virtually any other file format. The app also preserves photo metadata like EXIF information and location data during transfers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2018-12-04

- Updated for new devices
- Added new drag & drop system, you can now on iPad drag to Instashare files from other apps or even from Instashare to another apps
- Support for HEIC file format
- Fixed file extension
- And other improvements and bug fixes

### 2.3.0 — 2016-01-13

We have greatly improved photo sharing:
— Full support for iCloud Photos
— You can send Live Photo as a video or an image
— Photos are saved with the original file name
— Works much faster with a large number of photos

3D touch Peek and Pop previews

We’ve also added full support for 3D touch, so you can just force touch a file to send it on iPhone 6S.

And other bug fixes

### 2.1.1 — 2015-11-03

- Crash fix for iOS 8 and older

- Ready for iOS 9.
- Support for new iPad multitasking
- 3d touch shortcuts
- Bug fixes

### 2.1.0 — 2015-10-21

- Ready for iOS 9.
- Support for new iPad multitasking
- 3d touch shortcuts
- Bug fixes

### 2.0.3 — 2015-07-28

- Bug fixes

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## More apps by Lukas Foldyna

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All apps by Lukas Foldyna: https://appshunter.io/developer/288917602

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