Aedove vs ShareByLight File Transfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Aedove
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Aedove makes file sharing effortless, enabling smooth transfers between your devices without the need for cables.
ShareByLight File Transfer
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ShareByLight moves files from one device to another using only the screen and camera. What itβs for β’ Pass a file when you donβt want (or canβt use) Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, between air gapped devices β’ Share between iPhone, iPad, and Mac without a network β’ 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 β’ Send and receive on the same app β’ Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac β’ Optional password protection for the file β’ Clear progress while the transfer runs β’ Free: one direction and small files β’ Pro: both directions and larger files Tips for a smooth transfer β’ Max brightness on the sending screen β’ Hold steady and fill the frame β’ Reduce glare and strong backlight No account required. No cloud. Data moves as light between the devices you choose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aedove at none against ShareByLight File Transfer's 1. Aedove also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). ShareByLight File Transfer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ShareByLight File Transfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aedove asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aedove ships an update every 5 days, ShareByLight File Transfer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aedove | ShareByLight File Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APPEWISE SDN BHD | Dragos Roua |
In-app purchases
Aedove
No in-app purchases
ShareByLight File Transfer
- ShareByLight Pro$5.99
Questions
Is Aedove free?
Is ShareByLight File Transfer free?
Do Aedove or ShareByLight File Transfer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Aedove or ShareByLight File Transfer?
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