Comparison

Zapya vs File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool

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

Head to head
About

Zapya

Share files between devices wirelessly and quickly, even large amounts of data. Connect with nearby users via GPS or QR codes. Secure your private files and chat offline with friends.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Cross-platform sharing
  • Fast transfer speeds
  • Nearby device discovery (GPS)
  • QR code sharing
  • Hidden folder for private files
  • Offline chat
  • Remote camera control (PeerCam)
Features
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File sharing has never been simpler! Without the need of a cable or cellular data, you can share files from device to device for free with Zapya. Zapya allows you to seamlessly transfer massive files across multiple platforms with speeds up to 10MB/second or up to 260 pictures in a minute. Looking to quickly connect with someone nearby? With the support of GPS location, Zapya provides a fast and accurate way to find nearby devices. You can also shake your devices at the same time in order to connect. Zapya can support USB Backup and Restore on iPad. Another way to connect on Zapya is via QR Codes. You can generate a personalized QR code in order to share multiple files at once. Others just need to scan the QR code to have the files to instantly start downloading onto their phone. Without touching your keyboard, you can share files to others! If you have important files on your device that you do not want others to have access to, you can select and lock those files into a hidden folder. By doing this, the next time you go to share files with someone; they will not be able to see or access those files. Besides sharing files, you can chat offline with up to five other devices using Zapya. You can also move the phone log and photos from your old device to your new phone in a matter of minutes. Or if you want to take photos remotely, you can use the PeerCam feature and control the camera of a connected device with peer permission. If you like Zapya, please give us reviews and high ratings. Your support is much appreciated! If you experience any issues or have any suggestions, please send feedback to us within the app or contact: feedback@dewmobile.net. Disclaimer: This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.

About

File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool

Easily send files, photos, and videos between your mobile devices and computers. Supports a wide range of formats and is ideal for large file transfers over your local network with unlimited speed.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform transfer
  • Supports multiple file formats
  • Cross-screen transmission
  • Transfer any file type
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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File Transfer, mobile phone, computer realize sending files, photos, videos, etc. Supports file transfer in various formats including music, movies, applications, pictures, documents, etc. It is especially suitable for large file transfer, with unlimited speed and unlimited LAN connections. Features: 【Cross-platform transfer】 Multiple devices are connected to the same router (same LAN) 【Multiple formats supported】 Support sending photos, videos, and documents in various formats, doc, Excel, PPT, TXT, RTF, Pages, JPG, GIF, PNG 【Cross-screen transmission]】Supports mutual transmission between mobile phones, computers, and tablets, and multi-terminal, multi-system, and multi-model transmission at will. 【Powerful】Supports pictures, videos, music, documents, installed applications, and any files on the memory card. 【Easy to operate】 Intuitive and friendly user interface, easy to use experience, solve the efficiency of data transmission. Privacy Policy:https://static.rhinoxlab.com/html/privacy/10165390445229221598_en.html?appName=FileTransfer

Screenshots

Zapya4 screens
File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapya at none against File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool's 2. Zapya also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 33%). File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Zapya asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zapya holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapya has 33K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Zapya's written reviews are positive against 33% of File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapya ships an update every 10 days, File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Zapya versus File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapyaFile Transfer:PhotoSync Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better4.2 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDewMobile, IncHangzhou Jiadi Bozhong

Customer experience

Zapya

All ratings33,330 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews782 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative30.8%

File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool

All ratings43 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Zapya

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes on startup
  • Unable to connect to PC or other devices
  • Transferred files have unknown extensions
  • Unexpected folder creation in photo albums

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved video player functionality
  • Better support for music file transfers

File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zapya

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool

Subscriptions1
  • 快传 年会员$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • 年会员VIP$1.99

Questions

Is Zapya free?
Zapya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool free?
File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zapya or File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool?
Zapya is rated higher. Zapya averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.
Do Zapya or File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool have ads?
Zapya shows ads; File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Zapya or File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool?
Zapya ships an update every 10 days, and File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool every 6 months. Most recently, Zapya was updated on September 24, 2026 and File Transfer:PhotoSync Tool on September 9, 2026.

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