# Send Anywhere vs PairDrop

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Send Anywhere | PairDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-anywhere-file-transfer/id596642855/reviews)** | [3.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairdrop/id6752762921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596642858) | [Jignesh Boricha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840814450) |

## 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


### PairDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairdrop/id6752762921)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast photo transfers, Secure sharing, One-tap sending, Cloud backup & restore, Cross-device support, Batch sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Send Anywhere free?

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

### Is PairDrop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Send Anywhere or PairDrop?

Send Anywhere is rated higher. Send Anywhere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while PairDrop averages 3.8 from 97 ratings.

### Do Send Anywhere or PairDrop have ads?

Both Send Anywhere and PairDrop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Send Anywhere or PairDrop?

Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, and PairDrop daily. Most recently, Send Anywhere was updated on September 25, 2026 and PairDrop on September 22, 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.*