Q vs File Glider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Q
This application works with a digital microscope to capture and share images and videos. It offers calibrated measurement tools for precise analysis, making it ideal for professional and research use.
- Image and video capture
- Quick sharing of media
- Calibrated measurement function
- Supports medical, industrial, and research use
- Works with Q-scope Wi-Fi digital microscopes
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The Q-scope Wi-Fi digital microscope is a great tool for medical specialists, doctors, vets, industrial users, science and lab research and the jewelry industry. The Q-focus Wi-Fi application is used together with the Q-scope Wi-Fi digital microscopes. This application enables quick sharing of images and videos with friends, colleagues, patients or students. The calibrated measurement function ensures reliable results for measuring lines, angles, etc..
File Glider
Wirelessly transfer files to and from compatible Bluetooth Low Energy or Wi-Fi devices. Browse, edit, and manage files directly within the app or integrate with the Files app for broader access. Supports multiple device management and sharing across applications.
- Wireless file transfer
- BLE and Wi-Fi support
- File browsing and editing
- Files app integration
- Multiple device management
- Cross-app access sharing
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Wirelessly transfer files to and from file transfer ready Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi firmware. Browse and edit files from within File Glider or use the Files app integration to access the files from other apps. Multiple devices can be managed at once and access can be shared amongst multiple apps. Compatible devices: * nrf52840 boards running CircuitPython * ESP32-S2 TFT The file transfer protocol is open so you can use File Glider with custom firmware. See GitHub for protocol details: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_BLE_File_Transfer Source for the app is here: https://github.com/adafruit/Glider-for-iOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: File Glider at 4.2 against Q's 1.0. File Glider also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Q's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
File Glider holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Glider has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Q ships an update every 8 months, File Glider every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Q | File Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EUROMEX MICROSCOPEN B.V. | Adafruit Industries |
Customer experience
Q
File Glider
In-app purchases
Q
No in-app purchases
File Glider
No in-app purchases
