Air Doc Viewer vs File Transfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Air Doc Viewer
Securely transfer documents, images, and music between your iOS devices and computers without using the cloud. Files remain on your local network and are encrypted during transmission. Access files via a web browser and protect sensitive data with a private area.
- Local network file transfer
- Encrypted transmissions
- Private file area with TouchID/password
- Web browser access from any OS
- Stream media to browser or AppleTV
- Use iPad as secondary Mac display
- Drag and drop file transfer
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Air Doc is the ultimate solution for transferring files - documents, images, songs, you name it - to and from your iPhone or iPad without any cloud solution. Your files never leave your local network and every transmission is encrypted - protect your privacy. SECURE FILE SOLUTION Air Doc is the long missing file transfer solution for your iOS device. Simply drag and drop files to your iPhone or iPad. Your files never leave your network and are encrypted on transmission. Transfer files between iOS devices using AirDrop. You can archive multiple files (zip) and send them via email or messages. PRIVATE AREA You can move your files into a private area that is secured by TouchID or password. WEB ACCESS Access your files from any operating system (OSX or Windows) using your browser. Even stream movies directly from your iOS device to your browser. Use Air Doc to replace your Mac's secondary display with your iPad vor viewing documents - enhanced by the touch capabilities of your iOS device, but without the need to install any drivers. Simply drag movies and songs to your iOS device to view them offline - even stream to your AppleTV using AirPlay. The Air Doc App for your Mac is available in the Mac App Store. NETWORK From Mac to iOS: all your devices must have access to the same LAN (or WLAN) - no additional network configuration is needed. From iOS to iOS: no network configuration needed at all. FEATURES - transfer files between iPhone/iPad devices using Air Drop - import or export images from camera or photo library - private file area secured by TouchID and/or password - Live Preview: every time you save your graphic, the preview on the device will be updated - transfer files to and from your iOS device, simply by drag&drop - upload your files to and from iCloud Drive or Dropbox and have them available anywhere - full multitasking support on supported iPads - upload and download files using your web browser - send and display a screenshot to your iOS device with one click or by hotkey (Cmd-Alt-S) - send and display the current clipboard with one click or by hotkey (Cmd-Alt-V) - supported document formats: pdf, doc, xls, pages, numbers, txt, rtf - anything QuickLook can show - supported multimedia formats: m4v, m4a, mp3 - anything iOS can play - Air Doc for iOS is an universal app, runs on iPhone and iPad - stores your last uploads for access when offline - zero configuration network support (Bonjour) USE CASES - share photos with your friends on the go - preview your work in progress directly on your iPhone or iPad - use it as an enhanced secondary display for your Mac - sync files between your iOS devices using iCloud - transfer files from any operating system in your browser - transfer your documents from any Mac fast and easy just by drag&drop - like a wireless USB stick - simply drop a web url and it will immediately open in a browser on your iOS device - use it to distribute handouts without the need for email, iTunes or any cloud space - fast and easy - drop movies to watch them on your iOS device and take them with you, even stream your movies using AirPlay - drop movies or songs to your friends iOS device without any pairing or cables - store recently transferred files on your iOS device for later viewing (without the need for any network access) We always want to improve our apps, so if you encounter any errors or if you have any suggestions, please write to office@traunau.at
File Transfer
Easily send photos, videos, and files to other devices wirelessly. This app simplifies file transfer between iPhones, iPads, and Macs without needing an internet connection or uploading to servers.
- Quick photo and video transfer
- Custom folder names and sorting
- Cross-device file sharing
- Wireless transfer without cables
- Locate nearby devices easily
- Data security protection
- No internet connection required
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Do you feel that the process of transferring files consumes a lot of time? Do you want to quickly transfer image files? This app can help you solve these problems! With this app, you can easily send the content you want to transfer to other devices. Whether it's sharing photos with friends or transferring important files to devices, This app can meet your needs and make file transfer simple and convenient. FEATURES - Quickly transfer photos and videos, saving time - Support custom folder names and one-click sorting - Easy sharing of files across different devices, convenient and fast - Wireless transfer without the need for cables, between iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Easily locate nearby devices, saving time and effort - Data security protection, no need to upload to servers - No internet connection required, saving precious data - Enjoy a wide range of emoji resources for sharing This cross-platform transfer app frees you from cumbersome transfer processes, allowing you to quickly and securely transfer and share your files. Try it out now! If you have any questions or suggestions during use, please feel free to provide feedback within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: File Transfer at 3.9 against Air Doc Viewer's 3.0. File Transfer also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Air Doc Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. File Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.
File Transfer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Transfer has 257 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Air Doc Viewer's written reviews are positive against 35% of File Transfer's.
Air Doc Viewer ships an update every 20 months, File Transfer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Air Doc Viewer | File Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 3.9 (257 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 257 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IT Traunau | 晓珍 胡 |
Customer experience
Air Doc Viewer
File Transfer
In-app purchases
Air Doc Viewer
- Air Doc Pro Upgrade$2.99
File Transfer
No in-app purchases
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