# Send Anywhere vs Data Drop

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.

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.

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.

Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, Data Drop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Send Anywhere | Data Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-anywhere-file-transfer/id596642855/reviews) | [4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-drop-qr-file-transfer/id1553024586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596642858) | [Ion Postolachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553024588) |

## What reviewers say

### Send Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-anywhere-file-transfer/id596642855)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1month | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads 1year | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Data Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-drop-qr-file-transfer/id1553024586)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| file transfer | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Data Drop on September 14, 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.*