Comparison

Send Anywhere vs Data Drop

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

Data Drop

Easily share files, photos, and documents between your iPhone and any computer wirelessly. No account or complicated setup is needed; simply upload, scan a QR code, and access your files instantly. Supports a wide range of popular file types for seamless sharing.

Highlights
  • Wireless file sharing
  • QR code transfer
  • No account required
  • Secure and private sharing
  • Universal device access
  • Supports all popular file types
Features
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Effortless File Sharing Made Simple Sharing files, photos, and documents between your iPhone and any computer has never been easier. With QR File Transfer, you can securely transfer your files in just a few simple steps— no login or complicated setup required. How It Works: Upload Your Files: Use the app to quickly upload the files you want to share. Scan the QR Code: Open a browser on your PC or any device and visit ios2web.com. Instant Access: Scan the QR code displayed on the website, and instantly access your files. Why Choose QR File Transfer? – No Account Required: Skip the hassle of creating accounts or remembering passwords. Just scan and go! – Secure and Private: We prioritize your privacy. Files are shared directly and securely between your devices. – Universal Access: Works with any computer or device — Windows PCs, public computers, or even tablets. – Supports All Popular File Types: QR File Transfer makes sharing all types of files seamless. Photos and Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, HEIC, BMP, TIFF, WEBP Videos: MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, FLV, WMV, 3GP, M4V Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, FLAC Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, TXT, RTF, ODT, CSV Archives: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, ISO, DMG If you encounter a file format that is not supported, please let us know by contacting our team. – Easy-to-Use Interface: Designed for simplicity so anyone can share files with ease. – No Cables, No Limits: Enjoy a wireless file-sharing experience without the need for USB drives or adapters. Perfect For: – Quickly sharing work documents between your iPhone and office computers. – Uploading personal files to access on a friend’s laptop or public computer. – Sharing photos, videos, and memories with family and friends without email or messaging limitations. Getting Started is Easy: Download QR File Transfer from the App Store. Install and open the app on your iPhone. Upload files, visit ios2web.com on any computer, and scan the QR code to transfer your files instantly. Common Use Cases: Question: How can I quickly send files from my phone to a school computer without needing to log in? Answer: To send files from your phone to a school computer without logging in, you can use QR File Transfer: Open the app on your phone and upload the files you want to share. On the school computer, visit ios2web.com in a browser. Scan the QR code shown on the website using the app. Your files will be instantly accessible on the computer. Question: How can I quickly send files from a school computer to my phone without needing to log in? Answer: To transfer files from a school computer to your phone, use QR File Transfer: On the computer, go to ios2web.com in a browser and upload the files. Open the app on your phone and scan the QR code displayed on the website. The files will be instantly downloaded to your phone. Why Users Love It: "No frills, no logins — just quick file sharing when I need it." "A lifesaver when working on public computers." "So simple, even my parents figured it out!" Download QR File Transfer Today Simplify file sharing and enjoy the freedom to transfer your files anywhere, anytime. Whether you're at work, at home, or on the go, QR File Transfer is the easiest way to keep your files accessible without compromising security or convenience. – A Great Alternative to Popular Apps: QR File Transfer is an excellent alternative to apps like Shareit: Transfer, Share Files, Zapya - File Sharing, WeTransfer: Transfer Files, Xender: File Share, Share Music, Send Anywhere - File Transfer, and Transfer my data - MobileTrans, File Transfer - Snapdrop, Copy my data - Smart Transfer, AirDroid - File Transfer&Share, Air Transfer, Links: Privacy Policy – https://ios2web.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use – https://ios2web.com/terms-of-service/ Get started now and experience the easiest file-sharing solution on the App Store!

Screenshots

Send Anywhere4 screens
Data Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Send Anywhere at 55K against Data Drop's 154. Send Anywhere also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). Data Drop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Data Drop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Send Anywhere against 4.7 for Data Drop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Send Anywhere's written reviews are positive against 70% of Data Drop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, Data Drop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Send Anywhere versus Data Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSend AnywhereData Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (55K ratings)4.7 (154 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings55K — better154
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.Ion Postolachi

Customer experience

Send Anywhere

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

Data Drop

All ratings154 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.4%

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

Data Drop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

Data Drop

Subscriptions2
  • file transfer$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$49.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Send Anywhere free?
Send Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Data Drop free?
Data Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Send Anywhere or Data Drop?
Send Anywhere and Data Drop are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 55K and 154 ratings respectively.
Do Send Anywhere or Data Drop have ads?
Both Send Anywhere and Data Drop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Send Anywhere or Data Drop?
Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, and Data Drop weekly. Most recently, Send Anywhere was updated on September 25, 2026 and Data Drop on September 14, 2026.

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