# Send Anywhere vs Copy My Data

The clearest difference is ads: Copy My Data at none against Send Anywhere's shown. Copy My Data also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). Send Anywhere's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Send Anywhere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Copy My Data sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Copy My Data. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, Copy My Data daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Send Anywhere | Copy My Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-anywhere-file-transfer/id596642855/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-secure-folder/id6593665810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596642858) | [Huong Thuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760079002) |

## 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


### Copy My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-secure-folder/id6593665810)

Securely store files, media, and notes with a passcode. Import content easily via various methods and manage your digital life with an intuitive interface. Offers an advanced notes feature for capturing thoughts and memories.

**Highlights:** Secure passcode protection, Multiple import methods, Advanced notes feature, Intuitive file management, Privacy-focused storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Send Anywhere free?

Send Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Copy My Data free?

Copy My Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Send Anywhere or Copy My Data?

Copy My Data is rated higher. Send Anywhere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Copy My Data averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Send Anywhere or Copy My Data have ads?

Send Anywhere shows ads; Copy My Data does not.

### Which is updated more often, Send Anywhere or Copy My Data?

Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, and Copy My Data daily. Most recently, Send Anywhere was updated on September 29, 2026 and Copy My Data on August 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.*