# File Transfer vs Flow Note

The clearest difference is rating: File Transfer at 4.5 against Flow Note's 3.0. File Transfer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Flow Note's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (97 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Transfer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Flow Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Transfer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Note has 97 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

File Transfer ships an update every 2 weeks, Flow Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Transfer | Flow Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-nearby-and-remote/id6770772143/reviews)** | [3.0 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-notesmart-ai-note/id6773248200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [秋晖 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896738675) | [亚丽 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791010864) |

## What reviewers say

### File Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-nearby-and-remote/id6770772143)

Easily share large files wirelessly between devices, both nearby and remotely. Secure your shared files with passwords, expiration dates, and download limits. Organize received files in a private vault.

**Highlights:** Nearby phone-to-phone transfer, Remote file sharing with secure links, Password-protected downloads, Link expiration options, Private Vault for received files, QR code sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $39.99 | per month |


### Flow Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-notesmart-ai-note/id6773248200)

This app records conversations, transcribes them in real-time, and uses AI to generate summaries with action items. It allows for easy editing and export to various formats, ensuring your meeting minutes are ready instantly.

**Highlights:** AI-powered real-time transcription, Automatic summary generation, Action item identification, One-tap recording, Export to PDF, DOCX, TXT, iCloud sync across devices, End-to-end encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Transfer free?

File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flow Note free?

Flow Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, File Transfer or Flow Note?

File Transfer is rated higher. File Transfer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Flow Note averages 3.0 from 97 ratings.

### Do File Transfer or Flow Note have ads?

Flow Note shows ads; File Transfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Transfer or Flow Note?

File Transfer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flow Note weekly. Most recently, File Transfer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Flow Note on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*