Comparison

Transloader vs ImageDrain

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

Head to head
About

Transloader

Initiate downloads on your Macs remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or other Macs. Assign links for immediate download or save them for later. The app supports logins for protected files and allows custom actions for downloaded files or links.

Highlights
  • Initiate remote Mac downloads
  • Login to download protected files
  • Custom link and file actions on Mac
  • Save links for later assignment
  • Share extension for browsers
Features
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With Transloader, you can initiate downloads on any and all of your Macs - remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or other Macs. Say you're browsing on your iPhone and come across a Mac app demo you'd like to give a try. Now, you could fumble for an app to save that link in for later, and hope to remember to download it afterwards. Or you can use Transloader, and assign that link for download to a Mac right away - no need for fumbling, or remembering. Even better, when you return to your Mac, the file will be ready for you. Main Features: - Initiate downloads on a remote Mac Wether you're on another Mac, an iPhone or an iPad, you can enter the link into the app on your device and assign it to a specific Mac for download. Or use the app's Share extension to start downloads right from within your browser. - Login to Download If a file requires a login on the website before it can be downloaded, Transloader lets you do that now. You can log in to websites at any time, from any device. - Link- and File Actions on Mac Link Actions tell Transloader on Mac which app or Automator workflow should open specific links (based on criteria like host or URL scheme), instead of downloading them in Transloader. For example, you can open ftp links with the ftp app of choice. A File Action lets Transloader on Mac open a file after its downloaded with an app or Automator workflow, based on criteria like file type/extension, or the link's host. For example, unzip zip files right away after they're downloaded, or organize downloaded images in folders. - Save links for later If your desired Mac is not yet registered with Transloader, or you'd just like to wait before you initiate the download of a link on a Mac, you can save it, and assign the link to a Mac for download later. Requirements: - The Mac app, available for purchase on the Mac App Store - A (free) iCloud account Here's what customers say about Transloader: "Extremely useful." - dcdixon, US App Store "As easy as it should be with Apple products!" - piotrekbielaska, Polish App Store "I'd never be able to live without it." - Navrik1323, UK App Store Here's what the press says about Transloader: "It works great and you should already be clicking the Purchase button." - Mikhail Madnani, beautifulpixels.com "Transloader is very helpful and saves me a lot of time." - macreview.com "Transloader is a simple, easy-to-use app and I've found it to be so useful." - Dan Frakes, macworld.com For further information, please visit Transloader's website. If you have any feedback or questions, please do not hesitate to write me by mail at support@eternalstorms.at, or on twitter at @TransloaderApp or @eternalstorms. Thank you.

About

ImageDrain

Easily download images directly from Safari using an Action Extension. Select and save displayed, background, or link images with simple operations. Offers grid and fullscreen views for efficient selection.

Highlights
  • Download images from Safari
  • Action Extension integration
  • Select displayed, background, and link images
  • Grid and fullscreen view options
  • Easy operation
  • Quick action for last URL
Features
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ImageDrain is an Action Extension that provides an image download function for Safari. You can select and download images which you see on Safari. - SIMPLE * You can get images with an easy operation. - SEAMLESS * You can directly download images from Safari without launching other application. - USABILITY * You can switch between grid view and fullscreen view. - ACCURACY * You can save not only displayed images but also background and link images. - FILTER * You can select display images. - QUICK ACTION - You can quickly open a last URL from the quick actions menu. # HOW TO USE 1. When you find images you want in Safari, tap the share button. 2. Tap ImageDrain icon to launch it. * If you do not find ImageDrain icon, tap "Edit Actions..." on the share sheet and enable ImageDrain. 3. ImageDrain lists images that displayed in Safari. Select images you want. 4. Tap the save button. 5. Selected images are downloaded to Camera Roll.

Screenshots

Transloader4 screens
ImageDrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transloader at 4.6 against ImageDrain's 3.8. Transloader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 47%). ImageDrain's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and ratings volume (69 vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transloader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Transloader's written reviews are positive against 47% of ImageDrain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Transloader versus ImageDrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransloaderImageDrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better3.8 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better47.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1669 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatthias Gansrigler-HradCordialSoftware, Inc.

Customer experience

Transloader

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative22.4%

ImageDrain

All ratings69 ratings
Positive68.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative40.3%

In-app purchases

None

Transloader

No in-app purchases

None

ImageDrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transloader free?
Transloader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ImageDrain free?
ImageDrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transloader or ImageDrain?
Transloader is rated higher. Transloader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ImageDrain averages 3.8 from 69 ratings.
Do Transloader or ImageDrain have ads?
ImageDrain shows ads; Transloader does not.
Which is updated more often, Transloader or ImageDrain?
Transloader ships an update every 2 months, and ImageDrain every 2 months. Most recently, Transloader was updated on September 25, 2026 and ImageDrain on September 26, 2026.

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