Comparison

CrossSend vs Fast File Transfer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CrossSend

Features
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Move photos from your phone to your computer, or bring documents back the other way. Install CrossSend on one device and use a browser on the other to send files and text in both directions over the same local network. One install. Two-way transfers. • The other device only needs a browser—no additional app installation. • Scan the QR code on the connection screen or enter the address in a browser. • Basic local-network transfers do not require an account. When connection verification is enabled, enter the verification code to connect. Photos, videos, documents and text • Send files between phones, tablets and computers on the same network. • Share links and notes alongside files in a device conversation. • Preview received images in CrossSend and keep the conversation going. Easy to find after you receive • Browse sent and received files in one place. • Open or share a received file when you need it. • On iPad and the unfolded iPhone Duo, see your device list and conversation side by side. Get started in three steps 1. Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi or local network that allows communication between devices. 2. Open the connection screen in CrossSend. On the other device, scan the QR code or enter the displayed address in a browser. 3. Follow the connection prompts, then send and receive files in either direction. Keep CrossSend running and your devices connected during transfers. Guest Wi-Fi and some workplace networks may block connections between devices.

About

Fast File Transfer

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Burstsend is a fast, private file transfer app for sending photos, videos, music, documents, and other files directly between nearby devices—without cloud uploads or quality loss. Move large files and mixed batches over a local connection while keeping photos and videos in their original quality. No account, no ads, no cables, and no waiting for cloud uploads. No internet connection is required when both devices can reach each other locally—simply keep Wi-Fi enabled. FAST AND EASY FILE SHARING - Discover nearby devices or connect securely with a QR code - Send photos, videos, music, documents, and mixed file batches - Share directly from Photos, Files, and other apps using the iOS Share Sheet - Follow transfer progress in real time - Send files to one person or multiple people - Designed for both iPhone and iPad WHOLE ALBUMS AND FOLDERS - Search your albums and send their photos and videos together, without picking every item - Send folders with their subfolders, keeping file names and structure intact - Watch file counts progress while your selection is prepared SAVE THEM YOUR WAY - Save incoming photos and videos to Photos automatically - Choose a default folder for document and folder transfers, or save each one manually - Open any past transfer in Transfer History as a gallery, grouped by album, folder, and media type - Save a past transfer to Files, or save just its photos and videos to Photos—even when they arrived inside a folder PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Files travel directly between devices - Transferred files are not uploaded to a Burstsend cloud server - Transfers between paired devices are encrypted - No account or sign-in required - No ads ORIGINAL QUALITY Burstsend transfers your files without compressing your photos or videos. The recipient receives the original file, making Burstsend ideal for large videos, photo collections, work documents, school projects, and everyday sharing. NINE LANGUAGES Burstsend is available in English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Hindi, Russian, and Arabic, with a right-to-left layout for Arabic. Choose your language inside the app, independently of your device settings. FREE FILE TRANSFER - Send up to 100 photos, videos, documents, or other files in one transfer - Group send to up to 3 people - Try interrupted transfers again from the beginning - Send and receive files without creating an account BURSTSEND PRO Unlock lifetime Pro access with a one-time in-app purchase: - Maximum-speed mode for faster device-to-device transfers - Resume interrupted transfers from where they stopped - Send more than 100 items in a single transfer - Larger albums and bigger folders in one transfer - Send to groups of up to 6 people - Transfer to multiple recipients in parallel - Keep your device awake during long transfers Burstsend Pro is a one-time purchase. There is no subscription or automatic renewal. Both devices must have Burstsend installed and Wi-Fi enabled for nearby transfers. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/burstsend-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

CrossSend4 screens
Fast File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrossSend at none against Fast File Transfer's 1. CrossSend also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fast File Transfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CrossSend asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CrossSend versus Fast File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossSendFast File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer融 林ENES EKEN

In-app purchases

None

CrossSend

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fast File Transfer

One-time1
  • Burstsend Pro$4.99

Questions

Is CrossSend free?
CrossSend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast File Transfer free?
Fast File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrossSend or Fast File Transfer have ads?
Neither CrossSend nor Fast File Transfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossSend or Fast File Transfer?
CrossSend ships an update every 2 months, and Fast File Transfer every 2 months. Most recently, CrossSend was updated on November 12, 2026 and Fast File Transfer on November 5, 2026.

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