Comparison

AirDisk vs Smash

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

Head to head
About

AirDisk

This app transforms your iOS device into a wireless flash drive, enabling easy file transfers between your computer and phone or tablet via a web browser. It supports photos, documents, music, and videos, with robust file management and security features.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Web browser interface
  • Photo backup
  • Document viewer
  • Music player
  • Cloud integration
  • Password protection
Features
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AirDisk is a wireless file transfer and file manager app that helps you move photos, videos, folders, documents, music, and archives between your phone, tablet, and computer. Use local WiFi transfer to access your phone files from a computer browser. Open AirDisk, connect your computer to the same WiFi network, enter the browser address shown in the app, and start uploading or downloading files. No cable, no iTunes, no desktop software, and no cloud upload required for local WiFi transfer. AirDisk is useful when you want to: • Transfer photos from iPhone or iPad to Windows PC • Move videos from phone to computer • Send documents from computer to phone • Transfer files over WiFi using a browser • Access phone files without installing desktop software • Organize folders, media, documents, and archives • Manage files locally on your mobile device • Use cloud storage when needed Key features: Wireless WiFi File Transfer Transfer files between your phone and computer over the same local WiFi network. Use your computer browser to upload, download, and manage files. Photo and Video Transfer Move photos and videos from your phone to your computer without using a cable. This is helpful for backing up camera roll media, moving large videos, or freeing up phone storage. Browser-Based Transfer Access your files from a Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook, or other computer with a web browser. No desktop companion app is required for local WiFi transfer. File Manager Create folders, rename files, move files, copy files, delete files, organize folders, and manage your local storage from one place. Document Viewer Preview common document formats including PDF, Microsoft Office files, Apple iWork files, images, text files, and more. Archive Tools Zip, unzip, and manage archive files directly inside the app. Music and Video Player Play music and videos stored in AirDisk with built-in media player support. Cloud Storage Support Connect to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, FTP, and WebDAV when you want to access or manage cloud files. Privacy and Local Transfer For local WiFi transfer, your files are transferred through your local network instead of requiring cloud upload. Your phone and computer must be connected to the same WiFi network, and AirDisk should stay open while transferring files. AirDisk is designed for people who want a practical way to transfer files wirelessly, manage documents, move photos and videos, and access phone files from a computer browser. Discover how AirDisk simplifies file management and boosts productivity. • Learn more: https://airdisk.app • Terms of Service: https://airdisk.app/terms-of-service • Privacy Policy: https://airdisk.app/privacy-policy

About

Smash

Easily send photos, videos, music, and documents from your mobile device or computer. Share a generated link via your favorite apps. No registration is needed for basic use.

Highlights
  • Send large files easily
  • No registration required
  • Files kept in original quality
  • Files available for 7 days (free)
  • Data encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Customizable transfer design (paid)
Features
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Hello, we are Smash. Smash is the simplest way to send (large) files. We propose you to send easily, safely and freely your photos, videos, musics and documents from your mobile or your tablet. And also from your Mac. In any situation, whether you are at the office, on a building site, on holiday with friends, amid an emergency or in total peace of mind, Smash is always there. Send your files, it's in your pocket. ◆ HOW DOES THE SMASH APP FOR IOS WORK? ◆ • Download and install the app on your iPhone or iPad. • With no registration required, start to use Smash. • Tap (cautiously) your screen to select the files you’d like to share • Once your files are selected, start the transfer on our servers • At the end of the transfer, a link is generated. Then share it via one of your favorite applications: mail, SMS, social networks... ◆ FEATURES AVAILABLE ON THE FREE VERSION ◆ Download now the Smash app, with no registration required and send the files of your choice. Your files keep their original quality and your last transfer is accessible at your fingertips. • No file size limits* • No compression of your files • Files available for 7 days • Files stored on our servers close to you (in US for Americans, in London for British...) • Access to the last transfer • Data encrypted in transit and at rest • All made by 100% certified French brains *More than 2GB: non-priority transfer ◆ FEATURES AVAILABLE ON THE PAID VERSION (SMASH PRO) If you are a Smash Pro customer, you can send all your large files with no size limits from your iPhone or iPad. Find all the settings of your account: your transfers are available according to the chosen duration (up to 365 days) and they are at your image. Your own background and logo are displayed during each upload/download of your files. Your last transfer remains accessible on the app. And of course, you can find all of your transfers on the web version. • No file size limits • No compression of your files • Files available up to 365 days • Files stored on our servers close to you (in US for Americans, in London for British...) • Customization of transfer’s design • Access to the last transfer • Data encrypted in transit and at rest • All made by 100% certified French brains ------------------------------------------------- You were waiting for it, we did it! It’s just you and your files, on your iPhone or iPad. Download Smash and make your life easier. We hope you’ll enjoy it! Need a hand? Send us a message at support@fromsmash.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fromsmash Twitter: https://twitter.com/fromsmash

Screenshots

AirDisk4 screens
Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smash at none against AirDisk's 10. Smash also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 12%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. AirDisk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 239 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of AirDisk's written reviews are positive against 44% of Smash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirDisk ships an update every 11 days, Smash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AirDisk versus Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirDiskSmash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (152 ratings)4.5 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews43.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings152239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix YewSmash & Co

Customer experience

AirDisk

All ratings151 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative85.9%

Smash

All ratings228 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative47.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AirDisk

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Cloud Services$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Photos Transfer$1.991 Month
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  • Yearly Photos Transfer$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Cloud Services$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$12.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99
  • Pro Upgrade$39.99
  • Lifetime Photos Transfer$49.99
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  • Lifetime Cloud Services$49.99
None

Smash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirDisk free?
AirDisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash free?
Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirDisk or Smash?
Smash is rated higher. AirDisk averages 4.1 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Smash averages 4.5 from 239 ratings.
Do AirDisk or Smash have ads?
Neither AirDisk nor Smash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirDisk or Smash?
AirDisk ships an update every 11 days, and Smash fortnightly. Most recently, AirDisk was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smash on November 7, 2026.

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