Comparison

Kestrel LITE vs Photo Transfer

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

Head to head
About

Kestrel LITE

Analyze network packet capture files directly on your mobile device. Inspect packet details, reassemble TCP streams, and view host and DNS information. Ideal for network engineers and students learning packet analysis.

Highlights
  • Packet list with hex/ASCII inspector
  • TCP stream reassembly
  • Flow records with byte/packet counts
  • Host inventory with DNS resolution
  • Protocol classification
  • Timeline view
  • Chain-of-custody log
Features
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Kestrel Lite is a network packet analyzer for iPhone and iPad — open a PCAP or PCAPNG file, see what's inside, and triage it from your phone or tablet. CORE FEATURES Dashboard with tappable widgets — jump from any metric to the relevant tab Packets list with hex+ASCII inspector and filter syntax (port, host, protocol, length) TCP stream reassembly with full payload view (captures under 1 GB) Flow records with bidirectional byte/packet counts Host inventory with hostname resolution from DNS observed in the capture DNS queries with full A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/TXT response data Protocol classification: TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SSH, FTP, SMTP, TLS, ARP, SMB, mDNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, SSDP, QUIC Timeline view of capture activity Chain-of-custody log with SHA-256 file integrity hash PRIVACY GUARANTEE 100% offline — no network access 100% on-device — your captures never leave your device No account required, no sign-in Free with no ads IDEAL FOR Network engineers triaging captures on the go Security analysts doing first-pass review Students learning packet analysis and networking Anyone curious about what's actually in their PCAP files LIMITATIONS PCAP files are processed up to 50,000 packets per capture Raw payload search is not included TCP reassembly disables automatically above 1 GB to protect device memory Upgrade to Kestrel Sight to get: Unlimited packet capacity — no 50,000-packet cap Analyst Bookmarks — flag any packet, flow, host, DNS query, or stream with a note. Bookmarks are included in the PDF export Enhanced IPv6 support — addresses displayed in canonical RFC 5952 form, search matches any textual representation of the same address Refined PDF reports — human-readable durations, complete Top Talkers, paginated bookmarks Refined CSV exports SUPPORT Questions, issues, or feature requests? Email support@tracivex.com — we read every message and use your feedback to guide development.

About

Photo Transfer

Features
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PHOTO SENDER – FAST GALLERY TRANSFER Photo Sender makes it simple to send photos, videos and entire albums between your devices. Transfer your gallery from one iPhone or iPad to another using a fast local wireless connection. Move photos and videos without uploading your personal media to cloud storage, connecting cables or creating an account. Whether you are switching to a new phone, copying your photo library, sending vacation pictures or moving large video collections, Photo Sender gives you a simple way to transfer your media. FAST PHOTO TRANSFER Send photos directly from device to device over your local Wi-Fi network. Photo Sender is designed for fast photo transfer, allowing you to move individual pictures, selected albums or large collections without manually sharing every item. SEND VIDEOS WIRELESSLY Transfer videos alongside your photos without complicated setup. Select the media you want to send, connect your devices and start your wireless transfer. TRANSFER YOUR ENTIRE GALLERY Moving to a new iPhone? Photo Sender can help you transfer your photo and video library from your old device to your new device. Choose: • Individual photos • Multiple photos • Videos • Photo albums • Multiple albums • Large gallery collections DIRECT DEVICE-TO-DEVICE TRANSFER Your media can be transferred directly between nearby devices through your local network. There is no need to upload your entire photo library to an external cloud service before downloading it again. ORIGINAL PHOTO & VIDEO QUALITY Your photos and videos are transferred in their original quality. Photo Sender is designed to preserve important media information while moving your gallery between devices. BUILT FOR LARGE PHOTO LIBRARIES Have thousands of photos? Photo Sender is designed to handle large galleries and bulk transfers efficiently. Instead of sending images one by one, select entire groups of photos, videos or albums and transfer them together. SIMPLE PHOTO SENDER Sending photos should not require complicated setup. 1. Open Photo Sender on both devices. 2. Select your photos, videos or albums. 3. Choose the receiving device. 4. Start your transfer. Your devices can discover each other on the same local network, making gallery transfer quick and simple. PHONE CLONE FOR YOUR MEDIA When upgrading to a new phone, use Photo Sender to move your important photos and videos to your new device. Copy your gallery, move albums and transfer your media without manually selecting and sending every file through messaging apps. PRIVATE WIRELESS TRANSFER Photo Sender focuses on direct media transfer. Your photos and videos do not need to be uploaded to a third-party cloud server just to move them between your devices. PHOTO SENDER FEATURES • Send photos between devices • Transfer videos wirelessly • Gallery transfer • Album transfer • Phone-to-phone media transfer • Move photos to a new iPhone • Copy photo libraries • Transfer large photo collections • Wireless Wi-Fi transfer • Original quality transfer • Local device discovery • Batch photo transfer • Large video transfer • No cables required • No account required • Works with iPhone and iPad MOVE PHOTOS TO YOUR NEW PHONE Switching devices should be easy. Use Photo Sender as your photo transfer and gallery transfer tool when moving your personal media to another compatible device. SEND. TRANSFER. DONE. From a single picture to an entire photo library, Photo Sender gives you a fast and simple way to move your gallery. Send photos. Transfer videos. Move albums. Copy your gallery. Download Photo Sender and start transferring your photos and videos between devices.

Screenshots

Kestrel LITE4 screens
Photo Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kestrel LITE at weekly against Photo Transfer's monthly. Kestrel LITE also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kestrel LITE ships an update weekly, Photo Transfer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Kestrel LITE versus Photo Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKestrel LITEPhoto Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTracivex LLCPDF SCANNER LLC

In-app purchases

None

Kestrel LITE

No in-app purchases

None

Photo Transfer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kestrel LITE free?
Kestrel LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Transfer free?
Photo Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kestrel LITE or Photo Transfer have ads?
Neither Kestrel LITE nor Photo Transfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kestrel LITE or Photo Transfer?
Kestrel LITE ships an update weekly, and Photo Transfer monthly. Most recently, Kestrel LITE was updated on October 31, 2026 and Photo Transfer on October 25, 2026.

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