Comparison

File Transfer App vs Smash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

File Transfer App

Easily share files between your iPhone, iPad, computer, and other devices over WiFi. Transfer photos, videos, and documents without needing to install anything on the receiving device. Manage your files, create ZIP archives, and even play music with an embedded player.

Highlights
  • WiFi file sharing
  • Web browser access
  • Direct iOS to iOS transfer
  • File manager
  • ZIP archive creation/extraction
  • Embedded music player
  • HEIC to JPG conversion
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File Transfer App allows you to share files between your iPhone, iPad, Computer and any other nearby device with any operating system. The app provides you with two ways of sharing files between your iPhone and another device: (1) Using a Web Page: Share files between your iPhone and another device using the app's webpage and any web browser. In this case the webpage is hosted by the app's embedded server on your iPhone within your WiFi network. The webpage can be accessed only inside your WiFi network while the app is showing address of the webpage. This way you can download the selected files as a ZIP archive directly from your iPhone to PC or smartphone. And you can also upload files from computer or smartphone to iPhone. And you don't even need to install anything on another device as long as there is a web browser and both of your devices are connected to the same WiFi network. (2) You can also share files between iOS devices without the use of a web browser. • You can quickly transfer any number of files (including photos and videos) of any size for free. • Transfer pictures & videos in original sizes. • File Manager ("Files" section): there you can do basic operations with files such as copy, move, rename, share or open in another app. You can also make ZIP archives and uncompress them. • Import photos and videos from Camera Roll (Photo Library) to the app's private folder ("Files" section) • Export photos and videos from the app's private folder ("Files" section) to Camera Roll • Play Music: Received audio files can be played in the app's embedded music player. You can also create playlists of songs or audiobooks. • Preserve photos' metadata in all transfer directions (EXIF, location, etc). • In the app's settings you can select option to convert HEIC files to JPG before send them to computer. • Your files are transferred directly from device to device within your local WiFi network. They are never stored on any intermediary server. • The app is extremely easy to use. • Dark Mode support. • You can buy the Ad-Free version.

About

Smash

Easily send photos, videos, music, and documents from your mobile device or computer. Share a generated link via your favorite apps. No registration is needed for basic use.

Highlights
  • Send large files easily
  • No registration required
  • Files kept in original quality
  • Files available for 7 days (free)
  • Data encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Customizable transfer design (paid)
Features
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Hello, we are Smash. Smash is the simplest way to send (large) files. We propose you to send easily, safely and freely your photos, videos, musics and documents from your mobile or your tablet. And also from your Mac. In any situation, whether you are at the office, on a building site, on holiday with friends, amid an emergency or in total peace of mind, Smash is always there. Send your files, it's in your pocket. ◆ HOW DOES THE SMASH APP FOR IOS WORK? ◆ • Download and install the app on your iPhone or iPad. • With no registration required, start to use Smash. • Tap (cautiously) your screen to select the files you’d like to share • Once your files are selected, start the transfer on our servers • At the end of the transfer, a link is generated. Then share it via one of your favorite applications: mail, SMS, social networks... ◆ FEATURES AVAILABLE ON THE FREE VERSION ◆ Download now the Smash app, with no registration required and send the files of your choice. Your files keep their original quality and your last transfer is accessible at your fingertips. • No file size limits* • No compression of your files • Files available for 7 days • Files stored on our servers close to you (in US for Americans, in London for British...) • Access to the last transfer • Data encrypted in transit and at rest • All made by 100% certified French brains *More than 2GB: non-priority transfer ◆ FEATURES AVAILABLE ON THE PAID VERSION (SMASH PRO) If you are a Smash Pro customer, you can send all your large files with no size limits from your iPhone or iPad. Find all the settings of your account: your transfers are available according to the chosen duration (up to 365 days) and they are at your image. Your own background and logo are displayed during each upload/download of your files. Your last transfer remains accessible on the app. And of course, you can find all of your transfers on the web version. • No file size limits • No compression of your files • Files available up to 365 days • Files stored on our servers close to you (in US for Americans, in London for British...) • Customization of transfer’s design • Access to the last transfer • Data encrypted in transit and at rest • All made by 100% certified French brains ------------------------------------------------- You were waiting for it, we did it! It’s just you and your files, on your iPhone or iPad. Download Smash and make your life easier. We hope you’ll enjoy it! Need a hand? Send us a message at support@fromsmash.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fromsmash Twitter: https://twitter.com/fromsmash

Screenshots

File Transfer App4 screens
Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smash at none against File Transfer App's 1. Smash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). File Transfer App's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 44%) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 239). On price, rating, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Transfer App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Transfer App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Transfer App has 5.5K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of File Transfer App's written reviews are positive against 44% of Smash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Transfer App ships an update every 2 months, Smash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Transfer App versus Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Transfer AppSmash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.5K ratings) — better4.5 (239 ratings)
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5.5K — better239
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniy ShcherbininSmash & Co

Customer experience

File Transfer App

All ratings5,188 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative23.1%

Smash

All ratings228 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative47.4%

Bugs and requests

File Transfer App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes or freezes during file transfers
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Incorrect file format conversion
  • Inability to resume interrupted transfers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to select all files at once
  • Improve file organization and browsing
  • Integrate with more cloud storage services
  • Provide more control over file naming and destination

Smash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Transfer App

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Smash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Transfer App free?
File Transfer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash free?
Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, File Transfer App or Smash?
File Transfer App is rated higher. File Transfer App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Smash averages 4.5 from 239 ratings.
Do File Transfer App or Smash have ads?
File Transfer App shows ads; Smash does not.
Which is updated more often, File Transfer App or Smash?
File Transfer App ships an update every 2 months, and Smash fortnightly. Most recently, File Transfer App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smash on October 26, 2026.

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