Comparison

Send Anywhere vs DigiLocker

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

Head to head
About

Send Anywhere

Easily share any file type, including photos, videos, and music, to any device without registration. Utilize a 6-digit key, shareable links, or direct device notifications for instant, unlimited transfers. Play music and videos directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Unlimited file sharing
  • 6-digit key transfer
  • Shareable links (48-hour validity)
  • Direct device notifications
  • In-app music player
  • In-app video player with subtitle support
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Send Anywhere: Easy, quick, and unlimited file sharing Send your photos and videos in original size to your PC, share them with your friends, transfer your music files to your iPhone. You can send to anywhere you want instantly, for free. No login or registration required. • 6-Digit Key A security key that lets you send and receive files on Send Anywhere. It will be generated after selecting files. When the key is entered on the receiving device, files will be sent instantly. • Share Link You can generate a link and share with multiple people. Links are valid for 48 hours. • To Device Send a notification to receiving devices, allowing them to receive files without having to enter a key. • Play Music Received music files can be played right in the app! You can even make a music playlist of your own and send the file to your friends. • Play Video Received Video files can be played in Send Anywhere's simple video player! Even multi-language subtitles are supported! Free your iPhone from iTunes. Feedback is always welcome. Please message using 'Send Feedback' menu, or email support@send-anywhere.com with any issues or suggestions.

About

DigiLocker

A secure digital wallet for citizens to store and access important documents and certificates. This platform aims to reduce the need for physical paperwork by enabling digital issuance and verification.

Highlights
  • Secure document storage
  • Digital certificate issuance
  • Document verification
  • Paperless governance
  • Mobile access to documents
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DigiLocker – A simple and secure document wallet for Citizens. DigiLocker is a key initiative under Digital India, the Government of India's flagship program aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Targeted at the idea of paperless governance, DigiLocker is a platform for issuance and verification of documents & certificates in a digital way, thus eliminating the use of physical documents. The DigiLocker website can be accessed at https://digitallocker.gov.in/. You can now access your documents and certificates from your DigiLocker on your mobile devices.

Screenshots

Send Anywhere4 screens
DigiLocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Send Anywhere at 85% against DigiLocker's 36%. Send Anywhere also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (55K vs 183). DigiLocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Send Anywhere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DigiLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Send Anywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 183, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Send Anywhere's written reviews are positive against 36% of DigiLocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, DigiLocker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Send Anywhere versus DigiLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSend AnywhereDigiLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (55K ratings) — better3.3 (183 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better35.6% of reviews
Number of ratings55K — better183
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.National e-Governance Division

Customer experience

Send Anywhere

All ratings54,589 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,710 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.3%

DigiLocker

All ratings183 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative53.3%

User reviews

Send Anywhere

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy and fast file transfers
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
  • 💡 Versatile cross-platform compatibility
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient data transfers
  • 👍 Seamless experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
  • 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
  • 🔒 Lack of encryption or privacy features

DigiLocker

From 183 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📱 Centralized document storage and access
  • ✅ Government-issued documents are legally valid
  • ⚡ Quick document retrieval from government databases
  • 🎯 Convenient for travel and emergencies
  • 🔐 Secure storage of sensitive documents

Room to improve

  • 🚪 Frequent unexpected logouts
  • 🔄 Session timeout issues
  • 📵 App crashes repeatedly
  • 🔌 Authentication failures after login
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance

Bugs and requests

Send Anywhere

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Received files not appearing in device's photo album
  • Issues with file transfer reliability and consistency

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to delete sent files
  • File organization and management tools
  • Improved video playback and editing capabilities

DigiLocker

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App keeps logging out after seconds of authentication
  • OTP delivery failures and invalid OTP errors
  • App crashes when opening Aadhaar documents
  • Blank white screens on login/signup
  • App crashes on iOS 18 and iOS 26.2 versions
Show 19 more
  • Crashes after recent updates
  • Continue button not disabling after tap, causing multiple API requests
  • Session timeout errors preventing login
  • Document loading failures with 'something went wrong' error
  • Aadhaar card retrieval failures
  • Driving license fetching issues
  • Name mismatch preventing document retrieval
  • Documents not visible in app despite being added via web
  • App not opening after update
  • Verification button not clickable
  • Password reset freezing during input
  • Inconsistent document availability across devices
  • Spam increase after app usage
  • Wrong user data being pulled
  • App not picking up vehicle RC and insurance data
  • Cancelled error message on Aadhaar retrieval
  • Invalid input error after account creation
  • Dark mode text visibility issues
  • Back button too small with no swipe navigation

Requested features

19 requests
  • Email-based authentication option
  • Automatic session logout after inactivity
  • Folder creation for document organization
  • Bulk document deletion capability
  • Support for additional document types (voter ID, APAAR ID, state-specific certificates)
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  • PDF file upload support
  • Document sharing/transfer between devices
  • Offline document access
  • Touch ID/Face ID integration
  • Name change support for married women
  • International accessibility for NRIs
  • Integration with banks and property registration databases
  • Shareable document links for applications
  • Handicap documentation section
  • Vehicle insurance and PUC certificate support
  • Passport digital option
  • Disable button after single tap to prevent multiple requests
  • Allow paste functionality for Aadhaar entry
  • Rectangular document upload format support

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Send Anywhere

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads 1month$0.991 Month
  • Remove Ads 1year$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$14.99
None

DigiLocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Send Anywhere free?
Send Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DigiLocker free?
DigiLocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Send Anywhere or DigiLocker?
Send Anywhere is rated higher. Send Anywhere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while DigiLocker averages 3.3 from 183 ratings.
Do Send Anywhere or DigiLocker have ads?
Send Anywhere shows ads; DigiLocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Send Anywhere or DigiLocker?
Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, and DigiLocker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Send Anywhere was updated on September 24, 2026 and DigiLocker on September 23, 2026.

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