CrossDrop vs FileSent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrossDrop
Easily share files instantly between nearby devices without needing an internet connection. This app prioritizes privacy with no sign-ups or tracking, offering cross-platform compatibility for seamless transfers.
- Nearby device sharing
- Works with or without Wi-Fi
- Offline file transfer
- Private and secure
- Cross-platform support
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Share Files Instantly — No Internet Needed CrossDrop makes fast, secure file sharing between nearby devices easier than ever. Key Features: * Nearby Device Sharing Send and receive files between nearby phones, tablets, or computers — perfect for home, office, or travel. * Works With or Without Wi-Fi Router Whether you're connected to the same Wi-Fi or using a direct hotspot, CrossDrop just works. * No Internet Required Share files offline. Your data stays local — never uploaded to the cloud. * Truly Private No sign-ups, no tracking, no unnecessary permissions. Your files, your control. * Cross-Platform Support Share files effortlessly between different platforms. * Coming Soon: Web Version Access CrossDrop from any browser — convenient and secure. CrossDrop: Offline. Private. Instant.
FileSent
Instantly share files between devices on your local network without cables or cloud storage. Enjoy unlimited speeds and support for all file types, with enhanced security features. Upgrade for advanced options like decompression and online playback.
- High-speed LAN file transfer
- Zero-data sharing
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Folder and all file type support
- Local data storage
- Script injection protection
- Online file preview and playback (Pro)
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Had enough of slow transfer speeds, needing multiple apps, lack of online playback and centralized file management? FileSent is a minimalist, high-speed, zero-traffic local area network file transfer tool. No data cables or cloud services required. Achieve ultra-fast cross-device and cross-platform file sharing between phones, computers, tablets and watches under the same WiFi/LAN. Free: - Install one app on a single device to enable cross-platform sharing across multiple devices - Unlimited speed throughout transmission, direct connection without relay, making full use of LAN bandwidth - Supports folder transfer, compatible with photos, videos, documents and all types of files - Local LAN service for centralized file management; data is stored locally only and never uploaded to the cloud - Built-in script injection protection to fully secure local access and data safety Pro: - Apple Watch Support: 1. Transfer files/folders from iPhone to Watch, full file management on Watch including rename, move, delete, preview and playback 2. Native local video playback 3. Image preview supports left/right swipe to switch previous/next files in the same directory 4. Text file preview with automatic reading scroll position memory. For text-to-speech, search and install EchoReadPro on app stores 5. Audio playback supports pause, track switching, same-directory loop playback, and automatic saving of playback settings - Stable high-speed transmission for extra-large files - Built-in file compression and decompression - Online preview for text, audio and video - Online video playback with automatic loading of multiple subtitles in the same directory - Synchronization of multiple clipboard entries - Independent text file management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FileSent at none against CrossDrop's shown. CrossDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CrossDrop against 5.0 for FileSent. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
CrossDrop ships an update every 2 days, FileSent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrossDrop | FileSent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beyond The Binary Software LLP | 杨军 朱 |
Customer experience
CrossDrop
FileSent
In-app purchases
CrossDrop
No in-app purchases
FileSent
No in-app purchases
