Send Anywhere vs PairDrop
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.
PairDrop
Effortlessly share and transfer photos between devices with speed and security. This app offers instant, high-quality transfers, cloud backup, and cross-device compatibility. It's designed for anyone needing a simple solution for photo sharing.
- Fast photo transfers
- Secure sharing
- One-tap sending
- Cloud backup & restore
- Cross-device support
- Batch sharing
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PairDrop makes photo sharing and transfers easy, fast, and secure. Whether you want to send pictures to friends, back up your memories, or move photos between devices, PairDrop is your all-in-one solution. * Key Features: 1.Fast Transfers – Send photos instantly without losing quality. 2. Secure Sharing – Protect your pictures with safe transfers. 3. One-Tap Send – Share photos directly from your gallery. 4. Backup & Restore – Keep your memories safe in the cloud. 5. Cross-Device Support – Works across iPhone, iPad, and more. 6. Batch Sharing – Send multiple photos in one go. Perfect for friends, families, and professionals who need a simple way to share photos anytime, anywhere. * Purchase Plans 1.Weekly Plan – Unlock all premium features with a small weekly payment. Cancel anytime. 2.Lifetime Plan – One-time purchase. Enjoy all features forever with no recurring fees. * Legal Links: 1.Privacy Policy : https://sharespacephotostransfers.blogspot.com/2025/09/privacy-policy.html 2.Terms of Use : https://sharespacephotostransfers.blogspot.com/2025/09/terms-conditions.html 3.EULA : https://sharespacephotostransfers.blogspot.com/2025/09/eula.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Send Anywhere at 85% against PairDrop's 0%. Send Anywhere also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (55K vs 97). PairDrop's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and PairDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
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 97, 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 0% of PairDrop's.
Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, PairDrop daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Send Anywhere | PairDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (55K ratings) — better | 3.8 (97 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55K — better | 97 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc. | Jignesh Boricha |
Customer experience
Send Anywhere
PairDrop
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
PairDrop
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
PairDrop
- Weekly$24.997 Days
- Lifetime$49.99
Questions
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