Comparison

Flick. vs File Transfer

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

Head to head
About

Flick.

Effortlessly share documents, videos, and images between any devices and operating systems. Simply flick files from one device to another nearby running the application. Utilizes local WiFi for quick, direct transfers without complex file system navigation.

Highlights
  • Share documents, videos, and images
  • Cross-platform device sharing
  • Flick-to-share functionality
  • Local WiFi file transfer
  • Share photos, contacts, notes, games
Features
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Flick! The easiest way to share documents, videos and images between any devices on any OS. It’s all done by simply flicking from one device to any nearby devices running the Flick app. No longer is there any need for trying to connect via complex file systems, locating directories and files to share. You just Flick it! The app uses your local WiFi connection to connect devices and share files with nearby users. Photos, contacts, notes, games and documents can be shared from within the app. For sending to Mac and other devices visit getflick.io to download the free app.

About

File Transfer

Easily send photos, videos, and files to other devices wirelessly. This app simplifies file transfer between iPhones, iPads, and Macs without needing an internet connection or uploading to servers.

Highlights
  • Quick photo and video transfer
  • Custom folder names and sorting
  • Cross-device file sharing
  • Wireless transfer without cables
  • Locate nearby devices easily
  • Data security protection
  • No internet connection required
Features
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Do you feel that the process of transferring files consumes a lot of time? Do you want to quickly transfer image files? This app can help you solve these problems! With this app, you can easily send the content you want to transfer to other devices. Whether it's sharing photos with friends or transferring important files to devices, This app can meet your needs and make file transfer simple and convenient. FEATURES - Quickly transfer photos and videos, saving time - Support custom folder names and one-click sorting - Easy sharing of files across different devices, convenient and fast - Wireless transfer without the need for cables, between iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Easily locate nearby devices, saving time and effort - Data security protection, no need to upload to servers - No internet connection required, saving precious data - Enjoy a wide range of emoji resources for sharing This cross-platform transfer app frees you from cumbersome transfer processes, allowing you to quickly and securely transfer and share your files. Try it out now! If you have any questions or suggestions during use, please feel free to provide feedback within the app.

Screenshots

Flick.4 screens
File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flick. and File Transfer both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Flick.'s written reviews are positive against 42% of File Transfer's. Flick. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). File Transfer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (279 vs 16). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flick. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. File Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Flick. against 3.9 for File Transfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Transfer has 279 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Flick.'s written reviews are positive against 42% of File Transfer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flick. ships an update monthly, File Transfer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flick. versus File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlick.File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (16 ratings)3.9 (279 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings16279 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerydangle晓珍 胡

Customer experience

Flick.

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.3%

File Transfer

All ratings279 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative47.4%

Bugs and requests

Flick.

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices unable to detect each other on the network
  • Transferred files not saving properly on recipient device
  • App crashing when trying to transfer large files
  • Incompatibility with certain operating system versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to select and transfer multiple files at once
  • Option to save transferred files directly to device storage
  • Bluetooth-only file transfer mode
  • Improved video transfer quality and speed
  • Integration with cloud storage services

File Transfer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flick.

One-time3
  • 200 Flicks$0.99
  • 1000 Flicks$1.99
  • 25000 Flicks$7.99
None

File Transfer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flick. free?
Flick. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Transfer free?
File Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flick. or File Transfer?
File Transfer is rated higher. Flick. averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while File Transfer averages 3.9 from 279 ratings.
Do Flick. or File Transfer have ads?
File Transfer shows ads; Flick. does not.
Which is updated more often, Flick. or File Transfer?
Flick. ships an update monthly, and File Transfer every 3 months. Most recently, Flick. was updated on October 12, 2026 and File Transfer on October 11, 2026.

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