Comparison

Xender vs Formulus

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

Head to head
About

Xender

Instantly share files of any type between devices without needing an internet connection or USB cable. This app offers lightning-fast transfers for documents, photos, music, and videos across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform file sharing
  • No internet or USB required
  • Extremely fast transfer speeds
  • Transfer documents, photos, videos, music
  • Built-in music player
  • Phone to computer transfer
Features
Currently charting
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Need to transfer file between phones or between phone and pc? Try Xender and experience the fastest all-in-one file transfer and sharing app! Xender can send anything you want, from documents, photos, to videos, in an instant with a few taps. Besides to transfer and share file between iOS devices, Xender also allows to transfer file between iOS and other devices. Phone to Phone Transfer ● No USB, no internet, no data usage! ● Transfers everything - files, documents, photos, audio, videos! ● Extremely fast - imagine transfer video to friends in seconds! ● Supports cross-platform file transfer and sharing between iOS and other devices. Built-in Music Player Powerful File Manager with a full featured music player. Enjoy songs within the App. Phone to Computer Transfer ● Connects your phone to computer - even other people’s, anywhere! ● Transfers everything - files, documents, photos, videos! ● Supports off-line mode with high transfer speed and no internet is needed! Send anywhere as you want. Transfer music from iPhone to iPhone Transfer videos from iPhone to other phones Transfer photos from iPhone to Laptop PC Transfer pictures from other phones to Laptop PC Transfer MP3 from iPhone to Desktop PC Transfer MP4 from other phones to Desktop PC Transfer songs from iPhone to MacBook Transfer files from other phones to MacBook Supported Languages English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Czech, Dutch, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Oromo, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Sindhi, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Stay Connected Facebook: https://facebook.com/XenderApp Support service@xender.com

About

Formulus

Features
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Formulus is the mobile data collection client of the Open Data Ensemble (ODE) platform. It allows organizations, research teams, and public sector institutions to build their own bespoke data collection applications based on structured forms defined using the JSONForms specification. Forms and application logic are defined externally, meaning the same Formulus app can host many different data collection projects without requiring app updates. Key features include: • Flexible form-based data collection using JSONForms • Offline-first operation for use in the field • Secure bi-directional synchronization with an ODE Synkronus server • Support for complex data structures and validation • Designed for long-term maintainability and open standards Formulus is particularly suited for environments where reliable data collection is needed under challenging conditions, such as: • field research • public health surveillance • environmental monitoring • humanitarian and development projects • decentralized data collection initiatives The app requires access to an ODE Synkronus server for synchronization and project management. Organizations typically run their own Synkronus server to host forms, manage users, and collect submitted data. If you do not yet have access to a Synkronus server but would like to explore the application, a public demonstration environment may be available. See the project website for details. Formulus is part of the Open Data Ensemble ecosystem, an open-source initiative focused on building interoperable tools for decentralized, standards-based data collection. Source code and documentation: https://opendataensemble.org

Screenshots

Xender4 screens
Formulus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Formulus at none against Xender's shown. Xender's advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xender ships an update every 5 weeks, Formulus monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Xender versus Formulus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXenderFormulus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#149 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperXender TeamChrsitian Stærk

Bugs and requests

Xender

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Issues with file format compatibility
  • Connectivity problems when transferring files
  • Missing features after recent updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add subtitle download option
  • Improve music player functionality
  • Restore 'send to phone' option
  • Implement login/logout feature
  • Add dark mode and themes

Formulus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xender

No in-app purchases

None

Formulus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xender free?
Xender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Formulus free?
Formulus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xender or Formulus have ads?
Xender shows ads; Formulus does not.
Which is updated more often, Xender or Formulus?
Xender ships an update every 5 weeks, and Formulus monthly. Most recently, Xender was updated on November 12, 2026 and Formulus on November 6, 2026.

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