Comparison

Send Anywhere vs Filemail

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

Filemail

Easily send large files, videos, and any other content quickly and securely. Supports end-to-end encryption for sensitive data and offers a free tier for up to 5 GB transfers.

Highlights
  • Send large files up to 250 GB
  • Optional end-to-end encryption
  • Share any file type
  • No registration for free transfers
  • Files available for 7-30 days
  • Virus scanning for all transfers
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Send photos, videos and other files fast and secure! Filemail makes it easy to send large files, videos, and any files to anyone. Whether you're sharing work files, media, or personal content, Filemail delivers fast, reliable file transfer across all devices. Now in version 5.0, Filemail introduces optional end-to-end encryption (E2EE), giving you full control over who can access your files. Features – No registration required to send up to 5 GB for free – Share any file type or format – Easy to use interface makes sending files as easy as sending an email – Globally distributed servers gives you fast transfer rates – Transfer multiple files of folders – Receivers don’t need the app to download your shared files – Files are encrypted during transit – File preview available for a wide variety of file types – Get notified when your recipients downloads the files – Files are available to download for 7 days – Optimized code means the app consumes low resources – Send any file using “Open In...” functionality – Transfer directly to people using their email address – Or share files using a shareable download link – All sent and received files are scanned for viruses Share much more with a paid Pro account: – Transfer files up to 250 GB – 1 TB storage space – Files are available to download for 30 days – Dedicated fast servers for paying users – Unlimited transfer sessions with no recipient nor download limits – Advanced delivery tracking – Password protect your files NEW! Secure file sharing with E2EE: – Protect sensitive files with end-to-end encryption – Only you and your recipient can access the files – Ideal for business, legal, and private data sharing Join over a million iPhone users, and over 10 million Filemail users, and start sharing and transferring files, quickly and securely. Find out more at https://www.filemail.com/ Filemail offers a auto-renewing subscription option: - Filemail Pro monthly: $14.99 These prices are for US customers and pricing may vary by location. Your Filemail Subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the price of the chosen subscription and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can cancel your subscription in the Account Settings section of your App Store or iTunes settings after you have made the purchase. Please read our Terms of use on: https://www.filemail.com/terms

Screenshots

Send Anywhere4 screens
Filemail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Filemail at none against Send Anywhere's shown. Send Anywhere's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (55K vs 10K). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Filemail sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 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 4.6 for Filemail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 10K, 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 50% of Filemail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, Filemail every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Send Anywhere versus Filemail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSend AnywhereFilemail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (55K ratings) — better4.6 (10K ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better49.8% of reviews
Number of ratings55K — better10K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.Filemail.com

Customer experience

Send Anywhere

All ratings54,589 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,717 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.3%

Filemail

All ratings10,263 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive49.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative45.2%

User reviews

Send Anywhere

From 55K App Store ratings

What 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

Filemail

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfers
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 💡 Useful for sending large files
  • 🚀 Quick downloads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • ⏱️ Slow upload and download speeds
  • 🔒 Unreliable file transfers
  • 🤔 Confusing user experience
  • 🙅‍♀️ Limited functionality on mobile devices

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

Filemail

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Files disappearing or not downloading completely
  • Login and registration issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to select download location
  • Improved folder management and structure preservation
  • Faster upload and download speeds
  • More reliable file transfers
  • Better mobile device support

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
1 purchases

Filemail

Subscriptions1
  • Filemail Pro1 Month trial$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Send Anywhere free?
Send Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filemail free?
Filemail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Send Anywhere or Filemail?
Send Anywhere is rated higher. Send Anywhere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Filemail averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.
Do Send Anywhere or Filemail have ads?
Send Anywhere shows ads; Filemail does not.
Which is updated more often, Send Anywhere or Filemail?
Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, and Filemail every 2 months. Most recently, Send Anywhere was updated on October 27, 2026 and Filemail on October 27, 2026.

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