Comparison

FileBolt vs Filz!

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

Head to head
About

FileBolt

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FileBolt is a private file transfer app for sending files and folders from your iPhone or iPad to phones, computers, and web browsers. Pair two devices with a QR scan or a 6-digit code, choose what you want to send, and start the transfer. FileBolt works across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and the web, so you can move photos, videos, documents, ZIP files, APKs, and folders without creating an account. FileBolt uses encrypted WebRTC data channels for transfers. On the same Wi-Fi, LAN discovery helps nearby devices connect quickly and use local network speed. On different networks, FileBolt can fall back to an encrypted relay so transfers can still complete behind restrictive routers or firewalls. The relay forwards encrypted traffic and does not store your files. Key features: - Send files and folders between devices - Pair with a QR code or 6-digit code - No account, signup, login, or email required - Encrypted peer-to-peer transfers using WebRTC - LAN discovery for nearby same-Wi-Fi transfers - Encrypted relay fallback when direct connection is blocked - Cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, Linux, and Web - No ads and no in-app purchases - Your files are not uploaded to FileBolt cloud storage Use FileBolt to move photos from iPhone to Mac, send a large video to a Windows PC, share project folders with another computer, receive files in a browser, or move documents between devices without a cable. FileBolt is built for simple private transfers: open, pair, choose files, send. Privacy Policy: https://filebolt.app/privacy/ Terms Of Service: https://filebolt.app/terms/

About

Filz!

Easily transfer files, photos, videos, and text between devices on the same local network. No accounts, cloud uploads, or ads are required for direct and local file sharing.

Highlights
  • Send and receive files
  • Transfer photos and videos
  • Share text snippets
  • Local network only
  • Cross-platform support
  • No accounts or cloud uploads
Features
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Filz! helps you move files, photos, videos, and text between nearby devices on the same local network. Open Filz!, choose what you want to send, pick a device on local network, and you are good to go. You can also receive from them! Why Filz! - Any Platform with Localsend support - Send & Receive files, media and text only on your local network - No accounts, cloud uploads, analytics, ads, or tracking Filz! is built for people who want a simple native iOS transfer tool that keeps file sharing direct and local.

Screenshots

FileBolt4 screens
Filz!2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FileBolt at 4 against Filz!'s 2. FileBolt also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FileBolt versus Filz!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileBoltFilz!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremi Rosowski子法 刘

In-app purchases

None

FileBolt

No in-app purchases

None

Filz!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileBolt free?
FileBolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filz! free?
Filz! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileBolt or Filz! have ads?
Neither FileBolt nor Filz! shows ads.

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