# Flick. vs Data Transfer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Data Transfer at none against Flick.'s 3. Data Transfer also leads on ratings volume (305 vs 16). Flick.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 52%). 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. Data Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Flick. against 3.8 for Data Transfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Transfer has 305 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 52% of Data Transfer's.

Flick. ships an update monthly, Data Transfer every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flick. | Data Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick/id644265534/reviews)** | [3.8 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-snapdrop/id6450982756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **305** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 52.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ydangle](https://appshunter.io/developer/395935334) | [颖妮 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671076446) |

## 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


### Data Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-snapdrop/id6450982756)

Effortlessly transfer files like images, videos, and documents between your devices without using data. This app provides a secure and fast wireless solution for sharing content, making your work and life more convenient.

**Highlights:** Quickly transfer images, videos, audios, documents, and contacts, Conveniently share files with different devices, Enable wireless transfer between phone, iPad, and Mac, Easily find nearby devices, No internet connection required

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good apps
- 🚀 Fast transfer
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Broken app
- 🐛 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- Can't connect to PC
- Files not sending
- Ads everywhere
- App is not functional

**Requested features**

- Add button for non-contacts
- Allow sending videos
- Improve file selection for multiple files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flick. free?

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

### Is Data Transfer free?

Data Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flick. or Data Transfer?

Flick. is rated higher. Flick. averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Data Transfer averages 3.8 from 305 ratings.

### Do Flick. or Data Transfer have ads?

Data Transfer shows ads; Flick. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flick. or Data Transfer?

Flick. ships an update monthly, and Data Transfer every 5 months. Most recently, Flick. was updated on October 12, 2026 and Data Transfer on October 12, 2026.

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