Send Anywhere vs Data 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.
Data Transfer
Effortlessly transfer files like images, videos, and documents between your devices without using data. This app provides a secure and fast wireless solution for sharing content, making your work and life more convenient.
- Quickly transfer images, videos, audios, documents, and contacts
- Conveniently share files with different devices
- Enable wireless transfer between phone, iPad, and Mac
- Easily find nearby devices
- No internet connection required
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Do you find the file transfer process time-consuming? Do you want to transfer image files faster? This application can solve your problem! This application offers a simple and convenient file transfer process without the need for data usage. Whether you want to share images or transfer important files, we can meet your needs in a secure and efficient manner, making your work and life more convenient. FEATURES - Quickly transfer images, videos, audios, documents, and contacts - Conveniently share files with different devices - Enable wireless transfer between your phone, iPad, and Mac - Easily find nearby devices, saving time and providing convenience - No need to upload to servers, no internet connection required Enjoy the hassle-free joy of file transfer. Experience the convenience and speed of one-click transfer! Start experiencing it now! If you have any questions or suggestions while using the app, please feel free to provide feedback within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Send Anywhere at 4.7 against Data Transfer's 3.8. Send Anywhere also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Data Transfer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 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. Data Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Send Anywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 305, 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 52% of Data Transfer's.
Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, Data Transfer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Send Anywhere | Data Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (55K ratings) — better | 3.8 (305 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better | 52.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55K — better | 305 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc. | 颖妮 王 |
Customer experience
Send Anywhere
Data Transfer
User reviews
Send Anywhere
From 55K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Data Transfer
From 305 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good apps
- 🚀 Fast transfer
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Useful app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Broken app
- 🐛 Scam
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 Transfer
Reported bugs
12 issues- App doesn't open
- Can't connect to PC
- Files not sending
- Ads everywhere
- App is not functional
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- Doesn't find PC
- Doesn't see iPhone
- Force to use another app
- Popups
- Not recognizing devices
- Shows other downloads
- Works only with normal iOS airdrop
Requested features
3 requests- Add button for non-contacts
- Allow sending videos
- Improve file selection for multiple files
In-app purchases
Send Anywhere
- Remove Ads 1month$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads 1year$7.991 Year
- Remove Ads$14.99
Data Transfer
No in-app purchases
