Comparison

File Transfer™ vs WiFi File Transfer

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

Head to head
About

File Transfer™

Features
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File Transfer This app helps you transfer and share files across platforms. You can quickly and accurately transfer one or more files between iPhone and iPad, and manage received files. It supports transferring a variety of file types, including photos, videos, PDFs, Word, TXT, Excel, PPT, and more. ​ Supported file sources include:​ Select a document from your files. Select a photo or video from your gallery. Take a photo or video from your camera. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. EULA - Terms of Use: https://filetransfer2025.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://filetransfer2025.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/privacy_policy.html

About

WiFi File Transfer

Transfer files wirelessly between your mobile devices and computers without cables or cloud services. Simply start a local server on your phone or tablet and access it through any web browser on your PC, Mac, or Linux machine.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer over Wi-Fi
  • No internet or cloud required
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • QR code connection
  • Password protection for transfers
  • File management via web interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Transfer files between your iPhone, iPad, and any device — Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer — over Wi-Fi. No cables, no cloud, no accounts needed. WiFi File Transfer turns your device into a local file server. Just start the server, open the web address in any browser, and start transferring. Works with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system. CONNECT IN SECONDS 1. Start the server on your iPhone or iPad 2. Open the URL in any browser or scan the QR code 3. Drag and drop files to upload, or tap to download That's it — no cable, no app needed on your computer. WORKS WITH EVERY DEVICE • Windows PC — open any browser and connect instantly • Mac — Safari, Chrome, or any browser works • Other devices — connect from any device with a browser, even smart TVs and game consoles • Linux — full support through any modern browser KEY FEATURES • No internet required — everything stays on your local Wi-Fi network • Two-way file transfer — upload and download files freely • QR code connection — scan to connect, no typing needed • Password protection — secure your file transfers with optional authentication • Custom port — choose your preferred port number • File management — browse, download, and delete files from the web interface • Dark mode — web UI adapts to your system theme • Universal app — works on both iPhone and iPad PRIVACY FIRST Your files never leave your local network. No cloud servers, no third-party services, no tracking. Every file transfer happens directly between your devices over Wi-Fi — fast, private, and completely under your control. PERFECT FOR • Moving photos and videos from your Windows PC to your iPhone • Sharing documents between your devices without cables • Backing up files from your phone to your laptop • Quick wireless file transfer when you don't have a USB cable • Transferring large files without slow cloud uploads Privacy Policy: https://filetransfer.avunia.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://filetransfer.avunia.com/terms

Screenshots

File Transfer™4 screens
WiFi File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: File Transfer™ at Free against WiFi File Transfer's $4.99. File Transfer™ also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18). On ads, in-app purchases 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

File Transfer™ is free to download; WiFi File Transfer costs $4.99 up front. File Transfer™ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and WiFi File Transfer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Transfer™ ships an update every 4 days, WiFi File Transfer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
File Transfer™ versus WiFi File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Transfer™WiFi File Transfer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文姬 赵Serhan Cetin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Transfer™

Subscriptions1
  • File transfer service 1 year$4.991 Year
3 purchases

WiFi File Transfer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is File Transfer™ free?
File Transfer™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WiFi File Transfer free?
WiFi File Transfer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do File Transfer™ or WiFi File Transfer have ads?
Neither File Transfer™ nor WiFi File Transfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Transfer™ or WiFi File Transfer?
File Transfer™ ships an update every 4 days, and WiFi File Transfer every 5 weeks. Most recently, File Transfer™ was updated on November 8, 2026 and WiFi File Transfer on October 31, 2026.

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