Comparison

File Transfer vs WinDrop

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

Head to head
About

File Transfer

Easily share videos, photos, music, and documents from your iPhone to Windows or macOS computers over the same WiFi network. Transfer files instantly without cables, cloud services, or account setup, keeping your data private and local.

Highlights
  • Send files from iPhone to Windows/macOS
  • Fast WiFi transfer
  • No cables or cloud needed
  • No account setup required
  • Local and secure sharing
  • Simple interface
Features
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Send Files to PC from iPhone makes it easy to share videos photos music documents and files from your iPhone to Windows and macOS computers. Sending files from iPhone to Windows or iPhone to macOS should not be complicated. This app lets you transfer your files instantly over the same WiFi network without cables cloud services or account setup. Whether you are moving files from iPhone to a Windows PC or sending files from iPhone to a Mac this app gives you a simple and reliable way to share everything locally. Just open the address shown in the app on your computer select what you want to share on your iPhone and your files are ready to download. No uploads No logins No internet required Key Features Send videos photos and music from iPhone to Windows and macOS Transfer documents PDFs and other files easily iPhone to Windows file transfer made simple iPhone to macOS file transfer without cables Works on the same WiFi network No cable no cloud no account Fast and secure local file transfer Simple clean and easy to use interface How it works Make sure your iPhone and computer are connected to the same WiFi network Open the app on your iPhone Open the shown address in your computer browser Choose videos photos music text documents or files to share Download files instantly on your Windows PC or Mac Privacy first Your files never leave your local network. Everything stays between your iPhone and your computer. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud and no data is tracked. Perfect for Sharing videos and photos from iPhone to Windows Sending files from iPhone to macOS Moving music documents and files without cables Fast local file sharing at home or work Upgrade to Pro Unlock unlimited transfers full speed large file support and advanced sharing features with Pro. Send Files to PC from iPhone is the simple way to move your files from iPhone to Windows and macOS quickly securely and locally. term of use :https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ privacy policy :https://www.emzirmetakibi.com/filetransfer/privacy.html

About

WinDrop

Features
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WinDrop is the fastest and easiest way to transfer photos, videos, and documents between your iPhone and Windows PC. No more cables, no more cloud storage limits, and no more emailing files to yourself. WinDrop works directly over your local network. Key Features: Wireless Freedom: Transfer files via Wi-Fi with zero quality loss. Background Task Support: WinDrop keeps working even when minimized, ensuring your transfers complete without interruption. Privacy First: Your data never leaves your local network. No internet connection or servers involved. No Clouds, No Subscriptions: Direct device-to-device transfer. No storage fees, no waiting for uploads. High-Speed Transfers: Experience lightning-fast speeds limited only by your Wi-Fi router.

Screenshots

File Transfer4 screens
WinDrop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WinDrop at none against File Transfer's 3. WinDrop also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WinDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Transfer ships an update every 6 weeks, WinDrop weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
File Transfer versus WinDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile TransferWinDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETIIlyas Zhunussov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

File Transfer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99
None

WinDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Transfer free?
File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WinDrop free?
WinDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do File Transfer or WinDrop have ads?
Neither File Transfer nor WinDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Transfer or WinDrop?
File Transfer ships an update every 6 weeks, and WinDrop weekly. Most recently, File Transfer was updated on October 25, 2026 and WinDrop on October 25, 2026.

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