Comparison

Easy File Sharing Web Server App vs Dropshare

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

Head to head
About

Easy File Sharing Web Server App

Easily transfer files between your iOS device and computer. Upload photos, videos, and documents to your PC or Mac, and download files to your device. Supports various file types and secure access with HTTPS and authentication.

Highlights
  • Upload local files, photos, and videos to computer
  • Download files from computer to local folder
  • Create folders and delete files/folders
  • View supported file types (DOC, PDF, images, video, etc.)
  • Generate thumbnails for images
  • Secure access with HTTPS and authentication
Features
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Easy File Sharing Web Server App is a file sharing and management tool on iOS devices. It can help you share files anywhere. You can easily download files from and upload files to your computer(Mac and PC). Key features: 1. Upload local files, photos and videos to your computer. 2. Download files to the local folder from your computer. 3. Create folders and delete files/folders on your computer. 4. View supported files(DOC,EXCEL,PPT,PDF,image,video,mp3,txt, etc...). 5. Generate thumbnails for image files. 6. Open files on other Apps with "Open in...". 7. Securely access files, supports HTTPS and username&password authentication. Note: you need to install Easy File Sharing Web Server(http://www.sharing-file.com) on your computer, it acts as your own cloud server, and lets you access your files on the go.

About

Dropshare

Easily upload and share files, photos, and videos from your iOS device. Connect to your preferred cloud storage or server to generate instant download links. Customize your sharing experience with custom domains and download pages.

Highlights
  • Upload files, photos, videos
  • Generate instant download links
  • Supports own server, S3, and cloud services
  • Custom domains and URL shorteners
  • Customizable download pages
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Shortcuts automation
Features
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Dropshare makes it easy to upload and share files from your iPhone or iPad using storage you already trust. Upload files, photos, videos, and more, then instantly get a download link you can share anywhere. Whether you want to use your own server, S3-compatible storage, or popular cloud services, Dropshare gives you a faster and more flexible file sharing workflow on iOS. Why Dropshare: • Share files quickly via download URL • Upload from Photos, Files, or the Share Extension • Upload one file, multiple files, or ZIP archives • Sync upload history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud • Use custom domains and supported URL shorteners • Create custom download pages matching your personal or professional identity • Supports Shortcuts for faster automation Supported storage providers include cloud, file, image, and protocol-based services such as: Cloud Storage: • Amazon S3 • S3 API-compatible services (including OpenStack Swift, DreamObjects, and more) • Backblaze B2 • Rackspace Cloud Files • Filebase • Scaleway Object Storage • Linode Object Storage • Microsoft Azure Blob Storage • IDrive e2 • MinIO • Alibaba Object Storage • Bunny Storage • Contabo Object Storage • DigitalOcean Spaces • Google Cloud Storage • Hetzner Object Storage • MEGA Object Storage File Storage: • Google Drive • Box • Dropbox • OneDrive • pCloud • Nextcloud • Horizon • Zoho WorkDrive • Koofr • kDrive • Fastmail Files Image Storage: • Flickr • ImgBB • Imgur • vgy.me • Lensdump Protocol Services: • SCP over SSH • FTP / FTPS • SFTP • WebDAV Dropshare also supports URL shorteners including Rebrandly, Bitly, short.io, and more. dsh.re is the built-in shortener and also supports custom domains. Technical notes: • SCP, FTP / FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV require a working server account. Password or SSH key authentication may be required. • S3 API-compatible services such as OpenStack Swift and DreamObjects are supported. See the User Guide for setup details. • Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, Nextcloud, Koofr, Horizon, Fastmail Files, and kDrive require an account with the respective provider. • Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Rackspace Cloud Files, Scaleway Object Storage, Linode Object Storage, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Alibaba Object Storage, Bunny Storage, Contabo Object Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, Google Cloud Storage, Hetzner Object Storage, MEGA Object Storage, and MinIO may require a paid plan depending on the provider. End User License Agreement: https://dropshare.app/eula/

Screenshots

Easy File Sharing Web Server App3 screens
Dropshare3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy File Sharing Web Server App at none against Dropshare's 5. Easy File Sharing Web Server App also leads on iOS requirement (4.3 vs 14.5). Dropshare's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Dropshare sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Easy File Sharing Web Server App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropshare holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropshare has 64 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Easy File Sharing Web Server App's written reviews are positive against 56% of Dropshare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy File Sharing Web Server App ships an update every 14 months, Dropshare every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Easy File Sharing Web Server App versus Dropshare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy File Sharing Web Server AppDropshare
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.1 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings664 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer静俐 张Timo Josten

Customer experience

Easy File Sharing Web Server App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Dropshare

All ratings64 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative41.3%

In-app purchases

None

Easy File Sharing Web Server App

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Dropshare

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro (yearly)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro (Lifetime)2 variants$17.99
  • Dropshare Pro (Lifetime)$17.99

Questions

Is Easy File Sharing Web Server App free?
Easy File Sharing Web Server App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dropshare free?
Dropshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Easy File Sharing Web Server App or Dropshare?
Dropshare is rated higher. Easy File Sharing Web Server App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dropshare averages 4.1 from 64 ratings.
Do Easy File Sharing Web Server App or Dropshare have ads?
Neither Easy File Sharing Web Server App nor Dropshare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy File Sharing Web Server App or Dropshare?
Easy File Sharing Web Server App ships an update every 14 months, and Dropshare every 3 weeks. Most recently, Easy File Sharing Web Server App was updated on September 29, 2026 and Dropshare on September 28, 2026.

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