Files by WALTR vs Hyperduck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Files by WALTR
This app acts as a central hub for all your files, supporting various formats. It allows easy sharing with contacts, importing from other devices, and managing files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy a beautiful interface for a seamless file management experience.
- Centralized file hub
- Import files from devices
- Manage and organize files
- Share files with contacts
- iMessage integration
- File preview and music playback
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It's a hub for all of your files, even the weird, unsupported ones. Easily send files to your contacts via iMessage with the built-in iMessage App. Simple but stunningly pretty design makes file management on iOS a joy. You will fall in love with Files by WALTR thanks to the freedom that it brings to your files. Here’s a quick overview of what Files by WALTR is capable of. Your iPhone & iPad will say thank you for this app! ◆ Import files from your computer or any nearby devices ◆ Manage your files ◆ Save files to apps that fit them more ◆ Share files with friends ◆ Preview & listen to music (online or offline) ◆ Effortlessly move images transferred from your computer to Photos Files by WALTR is probably the simplest file manager you can find for your iPhone and iPad.
Hyperduck
Instantly send web links from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac via the share sheet. Links are delivered even when devices are offline and open automatically in your Mac's default browser, ensuring you never miss content.
- Send links via share sheet
- Works offline
- Automatic link opening on Mac
- Trigger Mac shortcuts
- No network required
- Secure iCloud syncing
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Quickly send a link from your iOS device to your Mac. It provides a “Send to Mac” button in the share sheet of any app that provides a URL. For example, share a link from Safari on your iPhone or iPad and have it open in the default browser on your Mac. You can send a link even if your iOS device and/or Mac are offline. The link will be sent and received the next time the devices are online. The link will never be lost. The devices do not need to be on the same network. Your iOS device and Mac must have iCloud enabled and be signed into the same Apple ID account. My personal use-case is that I often discover cool stuff when I check Twitter on the go and I want to dig deeper into it later on my Mac. I have tried Instapaper, Pocket, Safari Reading List, iCloud Tabs, and more. The problem with them all is that I forget to check them. You can even use this app to trigger shortcuts on your Mac from your iOS device. See the website for more info. Sends to one Mac only. Install the macOS app on the single Mac you want to receive links on. If you install it on multiple Macs, iCloud may deliver a link to any of them, unpredictably. Note: Because of an iOS bug, you have to restart your device for the Shortcuts actions to show up. Note: Links will not be sent when low power mode is enabled as background syncing is disabled then. They will be sent the next time you open the app. ■ FAQ ‣ How is it better than AirDrop? - Works when your Mac is offline - Works when you are not on the same network as your Mac - Much faster - Opens links on your Mac in the background ‣ How is it better than iCloud Tabs? - Works in any app with a share sheet, not just Safari - Links are opened as tabs in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac - You don't need to keep the tab open on your iOS device for it to be available on your Mac ‣ How is it better than Safari Reading List? - Links are opened right in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac ‣ Can you support multiple Macs? No. I would like to keep the app simple. ■ Privacy The app uses iCloud syncing to securely send links from your iOS device to your Mac. The app developer will not see the links you share. The app does not collect any personal data and does not have any tracking. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hyperduck at 94% against Files by WALTR's 40%. Hyperduck also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). Files by WALTR's advantage is price (Free vs $5.00) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Files by WALTR is free to download; Hyperduck costs $5.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hyperduck holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Files by WALTR's written reviews are positive against 94% of Hyperduck's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Files by WALTR | Hyperduck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.00 |
| Rating | 2.5 (24 ratings) | 4.9 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #199 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Softorino Inc. | Sindre Sorhus |
Customer experience
Files by WALTR
Hyperduck
Bugs and requests
Files by WALTR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hyperduck
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sometimes doesn't send items over
- Fails to send webpage more than it works
- No log for failed sends
- Opens Chrome while Mac is in sleep mode
Requested features
4 requests- Allow choosing a Mac to run shortcuts
- Update with iOS 17 app shortcuts
- Toggle to open links only when Mac wakes from sleep
- Option to work from Windows and Android
In-app purchases
Files by WALTR
No in-app purchases
Hyperduck
No in-app purchases
