# PairDrop vs Air File Transfer

The clearest difference is rating: Air File Transfer at 5.0 against PairDrop's 3.7. Air File Transfer also leads on ads (none vs shown). PairDrop's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PairDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and Air File Transfer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Air File Transfer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PairDrop has 136 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PairDrop ships an update daily, Air File Transfer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PairDrop | Air File Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairdrop/id6752762921/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-file-transfer/id6790168617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jignesh Boricha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840814450) | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) |

## What reviewers say

### PairDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairdrop/id6752762921)

Effortlessly share and transfer photos between devices with speed and security. This app offers instant, high-quality transfers, cloud backup, and cross-device compatibility. It's designed for anyone needing a simple solution for photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Fast photo transfers, Secure sharing, One-tap sending, Cloud backup & restore, Cross-device support, Batch sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Air File Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-file-transfer/id6790168617)

Easily share large files by generating a clean download link. No account or app is needed for recipients. Transfers are time-limited and tracked for your peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Generate shareable download links, No account required for sender or receiver, Time-boxed and tracked transfers, Optional password protection, Detailed download tracking (Pro), Large file support (up to 250 GB)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air File Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air File Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Air File Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PairDrop free?

PairDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Air File Transfer free?

Air File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PairDrop or Air File Transfer?

Air File Transfer is rated higher. PairDrop averages 3.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Air File Transfer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PairDrop or Air File Transfer have ads?

PairDrop shows ads; Air File Transfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, PairDrop or Air File Transfer?

PairDrop ships an update daily, and Air File Transfer every 2 days. Most recently, PairDrop was updated on November 8, 2026 and Air File Transfer on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*