Filemail vs The Aster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Filemail
Easily send large files, videos, and any other content quickly and securely. Supports end-to-end encryption for sensitive data and offers a free tier for up to 5 GB transfers.
- Send large files up to 250 GB
- Optional end-to-end encryption
- Share any file type
- No registration for free transfers
- Files available for 7-30 days
- Virus scanning for all transfers
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Send photos, videos and other files fast and secure! Filemail makes it easy to send large files, videos, and any files to anyone. Whether you're sharing work files, media, or personal content, Filemail delivers fast, reliable file transfer across all devices. Now in version 5.0, Filemail introduces optional end-to-end encryption (E2EE), giving you full control over who can access your files. Features – No registration required to send up to 5 GB for free – Share any file type or format – Easy to use interface makes sending files as easy as sending an email – Globally distributed servers gives you fast transfer rates – Transfer multiple files of folders – Receivers don’t need the app to download your shared files – Files are encrypted during transit – File preview available for a wide variety of file types – Get notified when your recipients downloads the files – Files are available to download for 7 days – Optimized code means the app consumes low resources – Send any file using “Open In...” functionality – Transfer directly to people using their email address – Or share files using a shareable download link – All sent and received files are scanned for viruses Share much more with a paid Pro account: – Transfer files up to 250 GB – 1 TB storage space – Files are available to download for 30 days – Dedicated fast servers for paying users – Unlimited transfer sessions with no recipient nor download limits – Advanced delivery tracking – Password protect your files NEW! Secure file sharing with E2EE: – Protect sensitive files with end-to-end encryption – Only you and your recipient can access the files – Ideal for business, legal, and private data sharing Join over a million iPhone users, and over 10 million Filemail users, and start sharing and transferring files, quickly and securely. Find out more at https://www.filemail.com/ Filemail offers a auto-renewing subscription option: - Filemail Pro monthly: $14.99 These prices are for US customers and pricing may vary by location. Your Filemail Subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the price of the chosen subscription and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can cancel your subscription in the Account Settings section of your App Store or iTunes settings after you have made the purchase. Please read our Terms of use on: https://www.filemail.com/terms
The Aster
Discover exclusive offerings, events, and experiences at a private members' club designed with the warmth and sophistication of a boutique hotel. This app allows members to explore the club's amenities and daily life.
- Explore club offerings
- Discover events and happenings
- Access exclusive experiences
- Seamless member experience
- Boutique hotel-inspired design
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The Aster was conceived around the deeply held belief that the next generation of private members’ clubs will embody the warmth, welcome and sophistication of the world’s best boutique hotels. Situated in the heart of Hollywood, The Aster weaves the pleasures of hospitality into daily life. Using our member app, explore our range of offerings, happenings and experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Aster at none against Filemail's 1. The Aster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Filemail's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Filemail sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. The Aster asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Aster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filemail has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Filemail | The Aster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filemail.com | Scp 1717 Vine Street Bar, LLC |
Customer experience
Filemail
The Aster
Bugs and requests
Filemail
Reported bugs
4 issues- Files disappearing or not downloading completely
- Login and registration issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Option to select download location
- Improved folder management and structure preservation
- Faster upload and download speeds
- More reliable file transfers
- Better mobile device support
The Aster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Filemail
- Filemail Pro1 Month trial$12.991 Month
The Aster
No in-app purchases









