# iTransfer vs Drop Files

iTransfer and Drop Files both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of iTransfer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Drop Files's. Drop Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drop Files sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for iTransfer against 4.1 for Drop Files. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 215 and 330 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of iTransfer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Drop Files's.

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, Drop Files every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTransfer | Drop Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200/reviews)** | [4.1 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-files-air-share/id1637951877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 215 | **330** |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Maksim Piatrou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718218431) |

## What reviewers say

### iTransfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200)

Securely transfer files between your device, cloud storage, and FTP servers. Manage, view, and share documents and photos with ease. Offers robust security features for business professionals.

**Highlights:** Cloud drive integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, GoogleDrive), FTP, FTPS, SFTP support, Private key authentication for SFTP, File management (add, search, rename, move, delete), View and play various file types, Email and print documents, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy file transfers
- 👍 Useful for managing files
- 🔒 SFTP support
- 💡 Allows music/photo uploads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 👎 Limited free version
- 👎 Aggressive upgrade prompts
- 👎 Difficult to use interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add SFTP/FTP servers
- Uploads/downloads fail randomly
- Incompatible with certain file types
- Crashes when trying to access servers

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to edit server configurations
- Background upload/download support
- Improved file browsing and selection


### Drop Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-files-air-share/id1637951877)

Instantly share any file format, including documents, photos, and videos, between devices. This trusted and fast application makes transferring large files simple with just a few taps.

**Highlights:** Transfer and share all file types, Easy device pairing, Lightning-fast transfer speeds, Send large files without limits, Supports all file formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transfer Files | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Data collecting QR scanner
- ❌ Intrusive app behavior
- ❌ Unwanted charges
- ❌ Difficulty canceling subscriptions
- ❌ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty connecting
- Cannot find cancellation options
- App freezes
- Cannot receive files
- App not recognizing devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTransfer free?

iTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drop Files free?

Drop Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTransfer or Drop Files?

iTransfer is rated higher. iTransfer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Drop Files averages 4.1 from 330 ratings.

### Do iTransfer or Drop Files have ads?

iTransfer shows ads; Drop Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTransfer or Drop Files?

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and Drop Files every 5 days. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drop Files on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*