Comparison

File Transfer Assistant vs Liquid Wave

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

Head to head
About

File Transfer Assistant

Effortlessly share any file type and size between your devices without needing an internet connection. This app uses your local Wi-Fi network for fast, private, and simple cross-platform transfers.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Pure LAN transfer (no internet needed)
  • Unlimited file sharing (any size/type)
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
  • Lightweight and portable app
Features
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AirBridge File- Your Ultimate Local File Transfer Solution Tired of struggling with file transfers between your different devices? Forget the tangled cables, complicated setups, and reliance on an internet connection! AirBridge redefines your file-sharing experience, making cross-platform and cross-device transfers incredibly simple. Key Features: True Cross-Platform Compatibility: Whether you're on phone, PC, Pad or any other device with a modern web browser, any Platform or OS, AirBridge connects them all seamlessly. One app is all you need to break down the barriers between your devices. Pure LAN Transfer: No internet connection? No problem. AirBridge operates entirely within your local Wi-Fi network. Simply connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi or use a mobile hotspot to create a high-speed transfer channel. Your files stay private and secure on your local network. Unlimited File Sharing: Photos, videos, documents, music... AirBridge handles any file type, regardless of its size or volume. Say goodbye to the hassle of compression or splitting large files. Minimalist & Intuitive: We value your time. AirBridge is designed for simplicity with an intuitive interface and zero-hassle setup. Just open the app, scan the QR code or enter the address in your browser, and you're ready to transfer. Lightweight & Portable: The app is small and won't take up precious storage on your device. Share files anytime, anywhere, as long as you are on the same local network. Download AirBridge now and experience a new era of truly free, simple, and efficient local file sharing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Liquid Wave

Features
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Liquid Wave brings together guided speaker-cleaning tones, tone generation, stereo testing and a relative sound meter. QUICK CLEAN — FREE Use Quick Clean for a guided tone pattern intended to help loosen water trapped in your speaker. Follow the session timer and audio-route information, with Pause and Stop controls. The free mode includes advertising. LIQUID WAVE PREMIUM A weekly or yearly subscription unlocks Smart Sweep, Deep Sweep, the Tone Generator, Relative Sound Meter and Stereo Test. Premium also removes advertising throughout the app while your subscription is active. SMART SWEEP AND DEEP SWEEP Choose additional guided cleaning-tone patterns. Results vary by device and circumstances; no mode guarantees water removal or repairs damage. TONE GENERATOR Choose a frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz using the slider or numeric keypad. Select sine, square or triangle waveforms, set a duration or play continuously, and watch the waveform display. STEREO TEST Check left and right channels independently, in sequence or alternately, with on-screen labels and confirmation. RELATIVE SOUND METER View minimum, average and maximum relative sound levels using your microphone. This is not a calibrated decibel meter. Microphone audio is processed on your device and is not recorded, saved or uploaded. SUBSCRIPTIONS U.S. pricing: USD 3.99 per week or USD 19.99 per year. Prices in other regions may differ. Both plans provide the same Premium features. The weekly plan offers a 3-day free trial for eligible users, then automatically renews at the weekly price shown before purchase. The yearly plan has no free trial and renews annually. Local prices and eligibility are displayed in the app and Apple's purchase confirmation. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. If you do not want a trial to renew, cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in iOS Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. SAFETY AND PRIVACY Liquid Wave cannot repair physical or water damage or waterproof your device. It does not automatically raise system volume or play hidden background tones. Keep volume comfortable and stop if sound causes discomfort. If sound quality does not improve, allow the device to dry naturally and consult a repair professional. No app account or sign-in is required. Settings and cleaning-session history stay on your device. Google AdMob supplies ads in the free mode, AppsFlyer measures installs and launches, and Apphud manages purchase status and restoration. These services process device and usage information as described in the Privacy Policy. Premium removes ads; it does not disable all purchase-status and installation-measurement processing. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/liquid-wave/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/liquid-wave/terms-conditions Support: https://sites.google.com/view/liquid-wave/support

Screenshots

File Transfer Assistant4 screens
Liquid Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liquid Wave at none against File Transfer Assistant's 4. Liquid Wave also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). File Transfer Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. File Transfer Assistant sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Liquid Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Transfer Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, Liquid Wave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
File Transfer Assistant versus Liquid Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Transfer AssistantLiquid Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWuxi DuanJeremy Stein

In-app purchases

4 purchases

File Transfer Assistant

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plan$4.993 Months
  • Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirBridge Pro$6.99
None

Liquid Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Transfer Assistant free?
File Transfer Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liquid Wave free?
Liquid Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do File Transfer Assistant or Liquid Wave have ads?
Liquid Wave shows ads; File Transfer Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, File Transfer Assistant or Liquid Wave?
File Transfer Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, and Liquid Wave every 2 days. Most recently, File Transfer Assistant was updated on November 5, 2026 and Liquid Wave on October 31, 2026.

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