Swoop vs ShareServer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Swoop
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Lightweight app designed for fast file transfers between local devices. With an intuitive interface and lightning-fast speeds, sharing files has never been easier or more efficient. Best of all, Swoop prioritises your privacy, ensuring that no data is collected whatsoever. Experience seamless and secure file sharing with Swoop.
ShareServer
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Summary Cross-platform photo sharing, unlimited quantity. Support time-based filtering and detailed sharing. No additional software is required. You can access and back up your phone album across different devices simply through the browser, and easily handle the problem of filtering phone photo backups. How To 1. Slide to \"start\"; 2. Open the generated IP address in a browser on a device in the same Wifi network; 3. Done, there is no third step! Use Cases * Quickly share files on your iPhone/iPad with other devices in the same WiFi network * Create a small media server for your household Tips * The server works on and is visible to other devices only on the same WiFi network (ie. connected to the same router)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swoop at none against ShareServer's 1. ShareServer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ShareServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Swoop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swoop ships an update every 6 weeks, ShareServer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swoop | ShareServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axcurate Labs Pvt Ltd | ruhong zhu |
In-app purchases
Swoop
No in-app purchases
ShareServer
- ShareServer$1.99









