# Flick. vs File Transfer

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.

Both are free to download. Flick. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. File Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Flick. | File Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick/id644265534/reviews) | **[3.9 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-snapdrop/id6449968249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **279** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ydangle](https://appshunter.io/developer/395935334) | [晓珍 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673886500) |

## What reviewers say

### Flick.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick/id644265534)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Flicks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Flicks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Flicks | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfer
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Innovative file sharing features
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device connectivity
- 👍 Convenient for classroom/work use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Security concerns with unknown device connections
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🤔 Confusing UI and workflow

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-snapdrop/id6449968249)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*