# Blip vs Couchside

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blip at none against Couchside's 1. Blip also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 10). Couchside's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Couchside sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Couchside holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blip has 3.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Blip's written reviews are positive against 100% of Couchside's.

Blip ships an update every 6 weeks, Couchside every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blip | Couchside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blip-send-files-in-a-click/id6463305181/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchside-remote/id6786884115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blip Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704229158) | [Taylor Emery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896613747) |

## What reviewers say

### Blip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blip-send-files-in-a-click/id6463305181)

Easily share files of any size directly from your device without cloud storage. Enjoy private, end-to-end encrypted transfers to any device, anywhere. Transfers auto-resume and received files are saved to your device's Photos and Files apps.

**Highlights:** One-click sharing via share sheet, Direct file transfer, no cloud, End-to-end encrypted, Send to any device, Works locally and over internet, Auto-resume transfers, Save directly to Photos/Files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfers
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Faster than native AirDrop
- 👍 Seamless cross-platform compatibility
- 🚀 Incredibly fast transfer speeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping on files sometimes doesn't open them
- Auto-accept option not working as expected
- Continuous 'no network' errors

**Requested features**

- Support for Brazilian Portuguese language
- Option to restrict file sharing to contacts only


### Couchside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchside-remote/id6786884115)

Transform your iPhone into a remote console, game launcher, and controller for your Linux gaming PC. Monitor system health, fix issues without a keyboard, and launch games directly from your couch.

**Highlights:** Live system monitoring dashboard, One-tap runbook actions for troubleshooting, Browse system logs remotely, Launch Steam games and custom applications, Virtual Xbox 360 game controller, Trackpad and swipe control modes, Easy QR code pairing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Couchside Forever Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blip free?

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

### Is Couchside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blip or Couchside?

Couchside is rated higher. Blip averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Couchside averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Blip or Couchside have ads?

Neither Blip nor Couchside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blip or Couchside?

Blip ships an update every 6 weeks, and Couchside every 2 days. Most recently, Blip was updated on October 25, 2026 and Couchside on October 25, 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.*