Comparison

Aedove vs ShareByLight File Transfer

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

Head to head
About

Aedove

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Aedove makes file sharing effortless, enabling smooth transfers between your devices without the need for cables.

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 β€’ Pass a file when you don’t want (or can’t 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.

Screenshots

Aedove3 screens
ShareByLight File Transfer3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
Aedove versus ShareByLight File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAedoveShareByLight File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPEWISE SDN BHDDragos Roua

In-app purchases

None

Aedove

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShareByLight File Transfer

One-time1
  • ShareByLight Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Aedove free?
Aedove 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 Aedove or ShareByLight File Transfer have ads?
Aedove shows ads; ShareByLight File Transfer does not.
Which is updated more often, Aedove or ShareByLight File Transfer?
Aedove ships an update every 5 days, and ShareByLight File Transfer fortnightly. Most recently, Aedove was updated on November 9, 2026 and ShareByLight File Transfer on November 10, 2026.

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