Comparison

Send Anywhere vs Air File Transfer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Send Anywhere

Instantly share any file type, including photos, videos, and music, across devices without login or registration. Generate shareable links or use a 6-digit key for secure, unlimited transfers. Play received 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

Air File Transfer

Easily share large files by generating a clean download link. No account or app is needed for recipients. Transfers are time-limited and tracked for your peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Generate shareable download links
  • No account required for sender or receiver
  • Time-boxed and tracked transfers
  • Optional password protection
  • Detailed download tracking (Pro)
  • Large file support (up to 250 GB)
Features
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Send big files the easy way. Air File turns any photo, video, or document into a clean, shareable download link in seconds — no account, no clutter, no ads. Pick your files, tap Transfer, and hand over a link. Whoever you send it to just opens it in their browser — they don't need the app. Every transfer is time-boxed and tracked, so nothing lingers online longer than you want. WHY AIR FILE - No account needed to start — open the app and send. - No ads, ever. A calm, native iPhone experience. - Honest pricing with a genuinely usable free tier — no launch paywall. - Your Sent history in one place, each transfer with size, file count, and an expiry countdown. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap + and add photos, videos, or files. 2. Set a password and expiry (optional). 3. Tap Transfer to get your link. 4. Share it anywhere — messages, email, anywhere you can paste a link. FREE - Unlimited transfers - Up to 1 GB per transfer - 3-day link expiry - Basic download count PRO - Send up to 250 GB per transfer - Long expiry — up to 30 days, or links that never expire - Password-protect any transfer - Full download tracking — see exactly when your link is opened and downloaded Air File Pro is a subscription (weekly, monthly, or yearly) with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. The free tier stays free and fully usable — Pro just removes the ceilings and adds privacy and insight. Move the files that are too big for chat and email, without the surprise billing and neglected apps you've come to expect from file transfer. Air File is built to be the file-sharing app that's actually a great iPhone app. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://dropbeam-0016a2.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Send Anywhere4 screens
Air File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Air File Transfer at none against Send Anywhere's shown. Air File Transfer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Send Anywhere's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Send Anywhere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Air File Transfer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air File Transfer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Anywhere has 55K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, Air File Transfer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Send Anywhere versus Air File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSend AnywhereAir File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (55K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings55K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.Secgin LLC

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

Air File Transfer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Send Anywhere

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$14.99
3 purchases

Air File Transfer

Subscriptions3
  • Air File Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Air File Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Air File Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Send Anywhere free?
Send Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air File Transfer free?
Air File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Send Anywhere or Air File Transfer?
Air File Transfer is rated higher. Send Anywhere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Air File Transfer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Send Anywhere or Air File Transfer have ads?
Send Anywhere shows ads; Air File Transfer does not.
Which is updated more often, Send Anywhere or Air File Transfer?
Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, and Air File Transfer every 2 days. Most recently, Send Anywhere was updated on November 9, 2026 and Air File Transfer on October 31, 2026.

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