# Instashare Air Drop — Transfer files the easy way > Cross-platform file transfer app, similar to AirDrop, for easy sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Lukas Foldyna.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop/id576220851 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lukas Foldyna](https://appshunter.io/developer/288917602) - Category: Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 827 App Store ratings · 194 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 35 MB - Languages: Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish - Released: 2013-02-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop/id576220851/reviews.md ## What is Instashare Air Drop? 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. DOWNLOAD MOBILE APPS FOR FREE! Versions for other platforms available at instashareapp.com 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 - Drag and drop file transfer - Cross-platform compatibility - No internet required - No registration needed - Supports all file types - Preserves photo metadata - Clipboard transfer ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Go Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Instashare Air Drop? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Lightning-fast file transfers - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 💡 Useful alternative to AirDrop - 🚀 Seamless cross-device connectivity - 👍 Supports older devices **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🔒 Unclear licensing and costs - 🐛 Unreliable device detection - 🐛 Issues with larger file transfers - 🐛 Lack of support and updates **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on iOS 6 and older devices - Inability to save transferred files - Disappearing UI elements after transfers - Compatibility issues with Windows and macOS **Most requested features** - Bulk file transfer and management - Passcode/security lock option - Web-based access and sharing - Better integration with other apps ## Recent user reviews (10 of 194) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop/id576220851/reviews.md ### 1/5 — How did this app get on my phone? *2025-10-24, version 2.5.0* Having a little difficulty getting rid of it. ### 5/5 — Amazingly great! *2025-07-31, version 2.5.0* I’ve used this app for many years, since it first came out. I can still even in 2025, transfer files between my iOS 4 devices to my current iOS 15 device with no issue. Love it, and love the fact it has amazinggggg old OS support, in a time when other devs don’t care about anyone with an older device. Instashare is here to the rescue! Thank you, you helped me transfer my long lost photos :) much love from USA 💚 ### 5/5 — A better Air Drop! *2024-02-26, version 2.5.0* This is a better Air Drop than Apple’s! My default Downloads folder isn’t the default and in Air Drop that’s normally a problem. Instashare is rock solid and very configurable! Great utility. ### 2/5 — Not Bluetooth discoverable since ios17 release *2024-01-14, version 2.5.0* Please fix ! ### 5/5 — Get it. *2022-11-02, version 2.5.0* Officially the best app I haven’t figured out. ### 5/5 — Photo share *2022-07-12, version 2.5.0* First time try Seems excellent ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2022-06-30, version 2.5.0* Google and Apple no longer support my iPad 4 love this app thank you for allowing me to share my photos between my devices! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. Unclear to what to do *2022-03-10, version 2.5.0* So you selected images in this app and then there is no way to interact with them. There is no send share download or do anything with the images. Basically a dead app. Windows app repeatedly crashes instantly. Im glad i chose to install demo instead of buying it. This looks very outdated they demonstrate iphone 5s in the demo…. Either remove this junk or update apps. ### 1/5 — Used to be … *2022-01-21* InstaShare (had a different name at the time) used to be a phenomenal app. It circumvented so many of the issues that popped-up when attempting to get anything off your PC or even Mac (and other Apple devices). Now it’s just stuck. It freezes, crashes, has ads (yea, that’s correct: pay again for something you already paid for just so you aren’t harassed by poop-up ads. I digress. What was once a fantastic app, an app I was thrilled to see available again, is a buffering nightmare that crashes, doesn’t open, can’t connect and ultimately just ‘spins’ at you. Can’t recommend, unless you’re going for torture by app. In that case, this might be a good option for you. Cheers! ### 1/5 — Not good *2021-09-28, version 2.5.0* Transferring photos from android to iPhone puts the photos in the Instashare app, you have to download the photos from the app to your camera roll one by one. There’s an option to save photos to camera roll in settings, but it doesn’t work! ## Frequently asked questions about Instashare Air Drop ### What does Instashare Air Drop do? Instashare Air Drop allows you to easily transfer files, photos, and videos between your devices. It works like Apple's AirDrop but is compatible with all major platforms and computers, even those that don't natively support AirDrop. The app requires no internet connection for transfers, relying on local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (iOS and OS X only). ### What are the key features of Instashare Air Drop? Key features include a simple drag-and-drop interface, cross-platform compatibility, no registration required, support for all file types, preservation of photo metadata, and the ability to transfer files without an internet connection. It also offers a built-in extension for sharing from other apps and clipboard transfer functionality. ### How much does Instashare Air Drop cost? The mobile apps for Instashare are free to download and use. However, desktop versions of the app are paid. The app also mentions in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or premium functionalities might be available for purchase within the free mobile application. ### What are the system requirements for Instashare Air Drop? To use Instashare Air Drop, both devices involved in the transfer must have the app installed. A properly configured Wi-Fi network is required for most transfers, with Bluetooth support available between iOS and OS X devices. The app is designed to work with older systems, starting from iOS 6, iPad 2, or iPhone 4. ### Can I transfer any type of file with Instashare Air Drop? Yes, there are no file type limits with Instashare Air Drop. You can transfer any file type, including MP3s, images, PDFs, presentations, and many others. The app ensures that photo metadata, such as EXIF information and location, is preserved during transfers, and photos are transferred in full resolution. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5.0 — 2018-12-03 - 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 ### 2.4.0 — 2017-06-20 - Improved photo library - Updated for new devices - Fixed background transfers ### 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 ## Apps similar to Instashare Air Drop | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Air Doc Viewer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-doc-viewer/id1188008802) | 3.0 (3) | Free | Productivity | | [AirDroid - File Transfer&Share](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdroid-file-transfer-and-share/id1194539178) | 4.3 (1,134) | Free | Productivity | | [File Transfer App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-app/id1233997232) | 4.7 (5,188) | Free | Productivity | | [Photo Transfer WiFi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-transfer-wifi/id674978018) | 4.2 (152) | Free | Productivity | | [XD Transfer: Photos and Files](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xd-transfer-photos-and-files/id588696602) | 4.1 (645) | Free | Productivity | | [Owlfiles - File Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524) | 4.6 (7,177) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Lukas Foldyna - [Instashare Air Drop Second Ed](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop-second-ed/id638672344) All apps by Lukas Foldyna: https://appshunter.io/developer/288917602 ## Related topics [lukas foldyna](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lukas-foldyna) · [instashare airdrop](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/instashare-airdrop) · [fastdrop](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fastdrop) · [lfba](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lfba) · [ubbik](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ubbik) · [lexent](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lexent) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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