AirForShare vs Send Anywhere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirForShare
Instantly share text, links, and files between devices on the same Wi-Fi network without passwords or cables. Upload content from your computer or phone and access it on any other device connected to your network. Supports file previews and offers premium upgrades for unlimited sharing.
- Instant text, link, and file sharing
- Cross-device Wi-Fi connectivity
- No passwords or cables required
- File upload and preview support
- Optional premium upgrades
- Private Mode for sensitive data
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AirForShare helps you to share text, links and files between devices/computers instantly. Once uploaded your text or file will be available for 30 minutes on any other device you use in your Wi-Fi network * How it works: 1. Open AirForShare.com in any browser. 2. Type and save a text or upload a file. 3. Start AirForShare application - you will see your content immediately. We provide easy access to our service without passwords, cables, entering secret links or IP addresses and you don't need to download and install desktop applications. Focus on sharing! Examples: - need to send long text message or contact info? Type it on your computer, drop to AirForShare, and copy to clipboard instead of typing on phone keyboard. - found great app and want to install it right away? Save link to AirForShare and open it from our application. - took nice picture of your friends and want to share it with all of them? Find any Wi-Fi and upload it from the app, your friends may access your photo using any device or smartphone they have. - Instantly put and get files, open files with other apps on your device or upload to AirForShare ** All you need is to connect to the same Wi-Fi network. If you are at home or office you may be connected already and this step is not even required! A few things to remember: 1. Your content is available for 30 minutes since last access, it will be deleted once expired automatically. 2. Any person connected to the same router may grab your data - please do not share important private information like passwords or credit card numbers unless you're using a Private Mode. 3. There is a 5MB limit/2 Files at once in the free version. If you like our service - support us and upgrade to the Premium plan, share files with no limits and use Private Mode. Or create a free account and extend your limits to 10MB/5 Files at once. Enjoy! * - your devices should be behind one router and should have same external ip address ** - you can preview any file type supported by your device AirForShare Premium Subscription $0.99/month $9.99/year Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://airforshare.com/privacy.php Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Send Anywhere
Easily share any file type, including photos, videos, and music, to any device without registration. Utilize a 6-digit key, shareable links, or direct device notifications for instant, unlimited transfers. Play music and videos directly within the app.
- Unlimited file sharing
- 6-digit key transfer
- Shareable links (48-hour validity)
- Direct device notifications
- In-app music player
- In-app video player with subtitle support
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Send Anywhere: Easy, quick, and unlimited file sharing Send your photos and videos in original size to your PC, share them with your friends, transfer your music files to your iPhone. You can send to anywhere you want instantly, for free. No login or registration required. • 6-Digit Key A security key that lets you send and receive files on Send Anywhere. It will be generated after selecting files. When the key is entered on the receiving device, files will be sent instantly. • Share Link You can generate a link and share with multiple people. Links are valid for 48 hours. • To Device Send a notification to receiving devices, allowing them to receive files without having to enter a key. • Play Music Received music files can be played right in the app! You can even make a music playlist of your own and send the file to your friends. • Play Video Received Video files can be played in Send Anywhere's simple video player! Even multi-language subtitles are supported! Free your iPhone from iTunes. Feedback is always welcome. Please message using 'Send Feedback' menu, or email support@send-anywhere.com with any issues or suggestions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AirForShare at none against Send Anywhere's shown. AirForShare also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.1). Send Anywhere's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (55K vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. AirForShare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Send Anywhere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AirForShare against 4.7 for Send Anywhere. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.
AirForShare ships an update every 17 months, Send Anywhere monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirForShare | Send Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 4.7 (55K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 55K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BirdsCorp.com | Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc. |
Customer experience
AirForShare
Send Anywhere
Bugs and requests
AirForShare
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Send Anywhere
Reported bugs
2 issues- Received files not appearing in device's photo album
- Issues with file transfer reliability and consistency
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete sent files
- File organization and management tools
- Improved video playback and editing capabilities
In-app purchases
AirForShare
- Premium3 Months trial$0.991 Month
- Premium3 Months trial$9.991 Year
- Upgrade to Extended Version$1.99
Send Anywhere
- Remove Ads 1month$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads 1year$7.991 Year
- Remove Ads$14.99
Questions
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