# Zapya vs File Transfer Secure Drop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapya at none against File Transfer Secure Drop's 2. Zapya also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). File Transfer Secure Drop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 62%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Transfer Secure Drop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Zapya asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Transfer Secure Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapya has 33K ratings behind it against 11, 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 82% of File Transfer Secure Drop's.

Zapya ships an update every 10 days, File Transfer Secure Drop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zapya | File Transfer Secure Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapya-file-sharing/id576309271/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-secure-drop/id6451130399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DewMobile, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/576309274) | [Huizhou Kingtog Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679527217) |

## What reviewers say

### Zapya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapya-file-sharing/id576309271)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast file transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for bridging iOS and non-Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤖 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Dark mode option
- Improved video player functionality
- Better support for music file transfers


### File Transfer Secure Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-secure-drop/id6451130399)

Effortlessly transfer photos and videos between devices at lightning speed. This app ensures your media is sent in original quality without compression, offering seamless format conversion and complete privacy protection through direct device transfers.

**Highlights:** Lightning transfer speed, Zero data usage via WiFi, Complete privacy protection, Original quality retained, Seamless format conversion, Easy to use interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Transfer Month | $3.99 | per month |
| File Transfer Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zapya free?

Zapya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Transfer Secure Drop free?

File Transfer Secure Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zapya or File Transfer Secure Drop?

File Transfer Secure Drop is rated higher. Zapya averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while File Transfer Secure Drop averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Zapya or File Transfer Secure Drop have ads?

Zapya shows ads; File Transfer Secure Drop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zapya or File Transfer Secure Drop?

Zapya ships an update every 10 days, and File Transfer Secure Drop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zapya was updated on September 25, 2026 and File Transfer Secure Drop on August 12, 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.*
