Comparison

ZZZ FlashShare vs SkipStone | Share Anything

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

Head to head
About

ZZZ FlashShare

Features
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ZZZ FlashShare is a simple, refined file-sharing app that lets you exchange files directly with nearby devices — without the internet or an account. Discover the other device over Bluetooth, connect directly over Wi-Fi, and transfer photos, videos, and documents fast. Nothing goes through the cloud, so it works even on the go or where the signal is weak. ■ Highlights • No internet — devices connect directly • No account — install and start right away • Easy discovery — finds nearby devices automatically over Bluetooth • Fast transfer — direct Wi-Fi sends photos and videos quickly • Received files — open, share/save, or delete in bulk ■ How it works 1. Set the other device as the "Host" 2. On your iPhone, find the nearby host and tap it 3. Pick files and send — receiving is automatic ■ Good to know On iPhone, this app works as a "Client" (the sending/receiving side) and connects to a nearby device acting as the "Host." You can also work with a computer using the free companion tool. Share files instantly with nearby devices — no cables, no cloud.

About

SkipStone | Share Anything

Share photos, videos, and files directly between devices without using cloud servers. It intelligently chooses the fastest connection, from local WiFi to Bluetooth or encrypted internet transfers. Enjoy unlimited sending and receiving with a universal clipboard for seamless cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Direct device-to-device file transfer
  • No cloud storage required
  • Automatic connection optimization (WiFi, Bluetooth, Internet)
  • Unlimited file size and quantity sending
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Mac, PC, Web)
  • Universal clipboard for text and images
  • Live transfer progress tracking
Features
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Skip the cloud. SkipStone sends photos, videos, and files straight to the people and devices you choose - never through a server. Nothing to upload first, no link to text yourself later. SkipStone picks the best path on its own: full-speed local WiFi when you're nearby, Bluetooth when you're completely offline, or a direct encrypted connection over the internet when you're apart. On the same network, your files never leave it - in our testing that moved a 3.6 GB video from a phone to a laptop in 24 seconds. WHY SKIPSTONE - Private by design - files go straight device-to-device and are never stored on a server - Fast - no upload step, and local sends run at your WiFi's full speed - No limits - send unlimited files of any size, even multi-gigabyte videos - Works offline - share over local WiFi or Bluetooth with no internet at all - Truly cross-platform - iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, and the web all share with each other - Universal clipboard - copy on one device, paste on another; text and images sync across your devices - Watch it happen - live progress on both screens, on the Lock Screen, and in the Dynamic Island - Share from anywhere - send straight from the iOS Share Sheet HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a friend, or pick a nearby device 2. Choose your files - one photo or hundreds at once 3. They arrive directly, saved straight to the gallery FREE & PRO Receiving is free. Forever. Unlimited files, any size - no subscription needed. SkipStone Pro unlocks unlimited sending for $0.99/month, and your first month is free. SkipStone Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: $0.99 per month after a free first month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://skipstoneapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://skipstoneapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

ZZZ FlashShare4 screens
SkipStone | Share Anything4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZZZ FlashShare at none against SkipStone | Share Anything's 1. ZZZ FlashShare also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SkipStone | Share Anything's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. SkipStone | Share Anything sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. ZZZ FlashShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZZZ FlashShare ships an update every 5 weeks, SkipStone | Share Anything every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ZZZ FlashShare versus SkipStone | Share Anything: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZZZ FlashShareSkipStone | Share Anything
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMOLT STAGE, K.K.Aaron Mylius

In-app purchases

None

ZZZ FlashShare

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SkipStone | Share Anything

Subscriptions1
  • SkipStone Pro1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is ZZZ FlashShare free?
ZZZ FlashShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkipStone | Share Anything free?
SkipStone | Share Anything is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZZZ FlashShare or SkipStone | Share Anything have ads?
Neither ZZZ FlashShare nor SkipStone | Share Anything shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZZZ FlashShare or SkipStone | Share Anything?
ZZZ FlashShare ships an update every 5 weeks, and SkipStone | Share Anything every 10 days. Most recently, ZZZ FlashShare was updated on October 26, 2026 and SkipStone | Share Anything on October 24, 2026.

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