Comparison

EaseText EaseDrop vs ShareByLight File Transfer

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

Head to head
About

EaseText EaseDrop

Features
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EaseDrop – Your iOS File Sharing Solution​​ Experience seamless file sharing without limits. EaseDrop is the smarter, faster way to transfer files between iOS devices—all in one unified app. No cables. No internet. No cloud accounts. Just smooth, secure, high-speed transfers whenever and wherever you need them. Whether you're sending photos, videos, documents, or full folders, EaseDrop keeps everything in original quality. It works offline using Wi-Fi or personal hotspot, and even lets you resume interrupted transfers with a tap. For teams, families, or anyone using multiple iOS devices, EaseDrop delivers a powerful, flexible sharing experience that just works. ​​Key Features​​ ​​iOS File Transfer​​ Move files effortlessly between your iOS devices. ​​Lossless Media Transfer​​ Share images and videos without compression—preserve every detail and pixel. ​​Batch File Sharing​​ Send multiple files or entire folders in one simple action. ​​Offline Transfer with Hotspot Support​​ No internet? No problem. Transfer via Wi-Fi or device hotspot. ​​Resumable Transfers​​ Interrupted? Resume file transfers from where they stopped—no need to start over. ​​Fast and Secure​​ High-speed, peer-to-peer connection keeps your data local and protected.

About

ShareByLight File Transfer

Features
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ShareByLight moves files from one device to another using only the screen and camera. What it’s for • Pass a file when you don’t want (or can’t use) Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, between air gapped devices • Share between iPhone, iPad, and Mac without a network • Keep the transfer offline and local to the devices in front of you How it works 1. On one device, choose a file and start the stream 2. On the other device, open Receive and point the camera at the screen 3. When the transfer finishes, save the file Features • Send and receive on the same app • Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optional password protection for the file • Clear progress while the transfer runs • Free: one direction and small files • Pro: both directions and larger files Tips for a smooth transfer • Max brightness on the sending screen • Hold steady and fill the frame • Reduce glare and strong backlight No account required. No cloud. Data moves as light between the devices you choose.

Screenshots

EaseText EaseDrop4 screens
ShareByLight File Transfer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EaseText EaseDrop at none against ShareByLight File Transfer's 1. EaseText EaseDrop also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EaseText EaseDrop versus ShareByLight File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEaseText EaseDropShareByLight File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宏超 宋Dragos Roua

In-app purchases

None

EaseText EaseDrop

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShareByLight File Transfer

One-time1
  • ShareByLight Pro$5.99

Questions

Is EaseText EaseDrop free?
EaseText EaseDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShareByLight File Transfer free?
ShareByLight File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EaseText EaseDrop or ShareByLight File Transfer have ads?
Neither EaseText EaseDrop nor ShareByLight File Transfer shows ads.

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