Comparison

Dhara Share vs Ferry

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

Head to head
About

Dhara Share

Features
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Dhara is the simple way to move files between devices on your local Wi-Fi network — no cloud accounts, no sign-ups, no uploads to remote servers. Just point any browser at the URL Dhara shows you and start downloading or uploading. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a folder on your phone to share 2. Tap Start — Dhara serves it over HTTP on your Wi-Fi 3. The receiver opens the URL in any browser (or scans the QR code) 4. Files transfer directly between your devices NO CLOUD. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. Dhara has no backend servers. Your files don't travel through us — they go directly from your phone to whoever you're sharing with, on whatever Wi-Fi network you're both on. We don't see them, store them, or know they exist. FAST AND RELIABLE LARGE FILE TRANSFERS Resumable uploads, chunked streaming, and HTTP Range support mean you can transfer 2 GB videos as easily as 2 KB notes. Dhara has been tested with multi-gigabyte files staying flat in memory throughout. LIVE VISIBILITY See which devices are connected, how many bytes are flowing in each direction, and how fast each transfer is going. Active progress shows on both ends — the phone and the receiving browser. MULTI-NETWORK AWARE Sharing while on Wi-Fi and Personal Hotspot at the same time? Dhara shows every URL the receiver could use, friendly-named per interface with separate QR codes for each. SECURITY ON YOUR TERMS - Set an optional password — Dhara serves over Basic Auth, browsers prompt automatically - Toggle uploads on or off as you need - Toggle downloads on or off (run as upload-only for one-way drops) - Clear, honest security warnings about what an open server actually exposes DARK MODE, COLORFUL CARDS, FAST UI Beautiful card-based interface with full dark / light / system theme support. Smooth animations, real-time progress, no ads in Pro. DHARA PRO ($2.99 one-time) - Allow uploads from clients to your phone - Full file management from any browser - Multiple folders served at once Restore Purchases supported. DHARA PRO Ā· NO ADS ($9.99 one-time) Everything in Pro, plus all ads removed forever. PRIVACY We collect nothing beyond anonymous crash reports. The app keeps no analytics, sends no telemetry, has no servers of its own. Read our policy: www.h4hacks.com/p/dhara-privacy-policy.html QUESTIONS? admin@h4hacks.com

About

Ferry

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Ferry sends any file to any device — and the person receiving it needs nothing installed. Share a link or show a QR code; they open it in any web browser and the file is right there. WHY FERRY • No app for the receiver — the link opens in any web browser, on any device • Big files — 4 GB per send free, 20 GB on Ferry Plus, streamed so it never chokes; over nearby Wi-Fi there is no size limit at all • Original quality — files land bit-for-bit identical, never compressed or transcoded • End-to-end encrypted — the relay never sees your files; received files stay encrypted in Ferry, unlocked with Face ID • Works with everyone — any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser • No ads, no account, no tracking FERRY DIRECT (for people who both have Ferry) • Pair a device once — tap the two together (Bump) or scan a QR code • Then send with a tap; they approve, and the file arrives encrypted • Send in the background, save for later (it downloads on Wi-Fi), or schedule a send for later — nobody has to wait around Whoever is receiving just taps a link. Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for. SUBSCRIPTIONS Ferry Plus — $4.99/month or $39.99/year. Sending and no-app receiving are free forever, with no ads and no account. The free plan covers transfers up to 4 GB, links that stay live for 24 hours, and 10 GB a month through the cloud relay; transfers to a nearby device over Wi-Fi are never metered. Ferry Plus raises the transfer ceiling to 20 GB, extends links to a full week, raises the monthly relay allowance to 200 GB, and adds background and scheduled sending, save-for-later, and pause/resume. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same price and period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://agentlumi.cloud/public/ferry-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://agentlumi.cloud/public/ferry-privacy.html

Screenshots

Dhara Share4 screens
Ferry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ferry at none against Dhara Share's shown. Dhara Share's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Dhara Share sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Ferry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dhara Share ships an update every 3 weeks, Ferry every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Dhara Share versus Ferry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDhara ShareFerry
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohesh MohanJimmy Lam

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dhara Share

One-time2
  • Dhara Pro$2.99
  • Dhara Pro Ā· No Ads$9.99
2 purchases

Ferry

Subscriptions2
  • Ferry Plus$4.991 Month
  • Ferry Plus$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Dhara Share free?
Dhara Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ferry free?
Ferry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dhara Share or Ferry have ads?
Dhara Share shows ads; Ferry does not.
Which is updated more often, Dhara Share or Ferry?
Dhara Share ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ferry every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dhara Share was updated on September 30, 2026 and Ferry on October 25, 2026.

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