Comparison

deBeam vs SendFlow

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

Head to head
About

deBeam

Features
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deBeam transfers files directly between devices over local Wi-Fi at full network speed. --- HOW IT WORKS --- Pairing takes just 3 seconds. The receiver taps "Receive" to show a QR code. The sender scans it and taps "Send". Done. No usernames, no pairing codes, no waiting for cloud servers. --- WIRELESS TRANSPORT MODE --- Wi-Fi LAN (Same Network / Hotspot) Already on the same router or connected via a Mobile Hotspot? deBeam uses your existing local network path. Every device keeps its own IP, eliminating IP collisions. Fully cross-platform: transfer between iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other mobile or desktop platforms with no setup required. Real-world speed: 50-100 MB/s. A 1 GB video transfers in under 20 seconds. High-performance local streaming without routing bottlenecks or cloud dependency. --- PROTOCOL-LEVEL END-TO-END ENCRYPTION --- Security in deBeam is the protocol itself, implemented at the lowest native layer. Key Exchange - X25519 ECDH Every session generates a new keypair from scratch using random bytes from the OS secure random number generator. The receiver's public key is embedded in the QR code. Scanning performs an X25519 Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman exchange, producing a shared secret that exists only on those two devices for that one session. The attacker space is 2^255 - computationally impossible to brute force. Key Derivation - BLAKE2b The shared secret is processed through BLAKE2b with the context string "deBeam-v3-session". This binds the derived key strictly to this protocol version, preventing key reuse or replay attacks. Encryption - ChaCha20-Poly1305 (AEAD) Every byte of your files is encrypted with ChaCha20-Poly1305. Files stream in 1 MB chunks, each with a unique nonce derived from its file index and chunk position. No nonce reuse: No two chunks ever share a nonce - cryptographic reuse attacks are impossible. Integrity: Each chunk carries a 16-byte Poly1305 authentication tag. Any tampered or replayed chunk is instantly detected and the connection terminates. Memory Security - crypto_wipe() After the key exchange, ephemeral private keys and session keys are immediately wiped from memory using crypto_wipe(). Past sessions cannot be recovered even if the device is compromised later. Threat Coverage Eavesdropping: Blocked by ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption. Man-in-the-middle: Blocked by X25519 (cannot forge secret without private keys). Rogue device: Impossible without the QR-embedded public key. Brute force: 2^255 key space - mathematically infeasible. An 8-byte visual key fingerprint ("A1B2-C3D4...") on the receiver's screen allows quick visual verification before files move. --- NATIVE PERFORMANCE --- The encryption and streaming engine is written via native integration using Monocypher 4.0.2 - a compact, audited crypto library. ChaCha20-Poly1305 runs at ~500 MB/s on ARMv8. Encryption overhead is zero compared to Wi-Fi throughput - no speed penalty for maximum security. --- NO SERVER. NO CLOUD. NO ACCOUNT. --- deBeam has no backend infrastructure. No signup, no login, no tracking, no telemetry. QR pairing is computed entirely on-device and works 100% offline. Files travel directly from sender to receiver. --- CORE FEATURES --- Send multiple files in a single session All file types: videos, photos, docs, archives, RAW files, and custom formats Persistent local storage - chosen destination saved securely via Security-scoped Bookmarks No file size limit QR code pairing - no manual IP entry, no accounts Visual key fingerprint for authenticity verification Files saved securely to system Downloads or custom user-defined directory Real-time transfer progress per file Full cross-platform support across mobile and desktop devices deBeam. Beam it. Privacy Policy: https://devitan-docs.gitbook.io/devitans-apps/x.-privacy-policy-for-devitans-apps Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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SendFlow

Features
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Move files without cables, cloud uploads, or complicated setup. SendFlow makes local file transfer simple. Send photos, videos, documents, and other files directly to nearby SendFlow devices, or connect your iPhone to a computer through any web browser on the same Wi-Fi network. FAST LOCAL FILE TRANSFER Select your photos, videos, or documents, discover nearby SendFlow devices, and send files directly over your local network. TRANSFER TO YOUR COMPUTER No desktop app required. Start Computer Transfer, open the address shown by SendFlow in your Mac or Windows browser, and upload or download files directly. SEND & RECEIVE SendFlow supports both sending and receiving, with clear connection status, confirmation, transfer progress, file size, and speed. FILES IN ONE PLACE Received files are saved inside SendFlow so you can quickly find, preview, share, search, or delete them. TRANSFER HISTORY Review previous sent and received transfers, including transfer status, file size, device, and time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN File transfers happen over your local network. SendFlow is designed for direct device-to-device and browser-based local transfers without relying on cloud storage. GREAT FOR • Moving photos and videos from your iPhone to a computer • Sending large files without messaging apps • Sharing documents with another nearby device • Transferring files between iPhone and Mac or Windows • Quickly moving files without a USB cable • Keeping file transfers on your local network Send files. Keep them moving. SendFlow. Terms of Use:https://www.nicolaigame.top/common/terms-en.html Privacy Policy:https://www.nicolaigame.top/common/privacy-en.html

Screenshots

deBeam4 screens
SendFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: deBeam at daily against SendFlow's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. deBeam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SendFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

deBeam ships an update daily, SendFlow every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
deBeam versus SendFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdeBeamSendFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB9 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTan Vi Minhbiaopeng zhou

In-app purchases

3 purchases

deBeam

One-time3
  • Support deBeam - Tier 1$0.99
  • Support deBeam - Tier 2$1.99
  • Support deBeam - Tier 3$4.99
1 purchases

SendFlow

One-time1
  • SendFlow Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is deBeam free?
deBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SendFlow free?
SendFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do deBeam or SendFlow have ads?
Neither deBeam nor SendFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, deBeam or SendFlow?
deBeam ships an update daily, and SendFlow every 8 days. Most recently, deBeam was updated on November 5, 2026 and SendFlow on November 6, 2026.

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