Send Anywhere vs File Transfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
File Transfer
Easily send photos, videos, and files to other devices wirelessly. This app simplifies file transfer between iPhones, iPads, and Macs without needing an internet connection or uploading to servers.
- Quick photo and video transfer
- Custom folder names and sorting
- Cross-device file sharing
- Wireless transfer without cables
- Locate nearby devices easily
- Data security protection
- No internet connection required
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Do you feel that the process of transferring files consumes a lot of time? Do you want to quickly transfer image files? This app can help you solve these problems! With this app, you can easily send the content you want to transfer to other devices. Whether it's sharing photos with friends or transferring important files to devices, This app can meet your needs and make file transfer simple and convenient. FEATURES - Quickly transfer photos and videos, saving time - Support custom folder names and one-click sorting - Easy sharing of files across different devices, convenient and fast - Wireless transfer without the need for cables, between iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Easily locate nearby devices, saving time and effort - Data security protection, no need to upload to servers - No internet connection required, saving precious data - Enjoy a wide range of emoji resources for sharing This cross-platform transfer app frees you from cumbersome transfer processes, allowing you to quickly and securely transfer and share your files. Try it out now! If you have any questions or suggestions during use, please feel free to provide feedback within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Send Anywhere at 85% against File Transfer's 42%. Send Anywhere also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (55K vs 279). File Transfer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Send Anywhere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. File Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Send Anywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 279, 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 42% of File Transfer's.
Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, File Transfer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Send Anywhere | File Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (55K ratings) — better | 3.9 (279 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 42.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55K — better | 279 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc. | 晓珍 胡 |
Customer experience
Send Anywhere
File Transfer
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
File Transfer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Send Anywhere
- Remove Ads 1month$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads 1year$7.991 Year
- Remove Ads$14.99
File Transfer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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