File Glider vs CLSDEMO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
CLSDEMO
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This APP allows Ciro and Goldstrike branded lights using Lightstrike technology to be put into a demonstration mode (DEMO). Multiple modes allow each function of the light to be shown. These DEMO modes are intended for off-road use only, and should not be used under normal operating conditions. To define the settings of a Lightstrike light for normal, on-road use; please install the the "Lightstrike" APP. IOS 9.0 or later is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CLSDEMO at 9.0 against File Glider's 15.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
File Glider ships an update every 10 months, CLSDEMO every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Glider | CLSDEMO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adafruit Industries | 如龙 谭 |
In-app purchases
File Glider
No in-app purchases
CLSDEMO
No in-app purchases
