#4in File TransferBlip: Send Files in a Click
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Blip?
Blip is a Utilities app for sending files from an iPhone or iPad to any other device you own. The listing says transfers start from the share sheet, go directly without separate uploading or downloading, and are end-to-end encrypted without being stored in the cloud. It works in the same room and over the internet, and received items are saved to the Photos and Files apps.
Pricing. Blip: Send Files in a Click is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Moving a file from an iPhone or iPad to another device you own
- Sending files to a nearby device or over the internet
- Sending files where the subtitle claims no size limits
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Why this app is in S tier
Blip scores 91 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 77, App Store search rank 89, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
ONE-CLICK Send quickly using the share sheet without switching apps DIRECT TRANSFER It’s just one step - no separate uploading and downloading PRIVATE & SECURE Files are end-to-end encrypted - nothing is stored in the cloud SEND TO ANY DEVICE From your iPhone or iPad to any other device you own SEND NEAR & FAR Blip works in the same room and over the internet ACCEPT FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN Files are pushed straight to your devices NEVER LOSE PROGRESS Blip auto-resumes your transfers in case of interruptions USE FILES IMMEDIATELY Received items are saved to Photos and Files apps on your device
Compare in File Transfer
| Measure | Blip |  Send Anywhere |  LocalSend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 91 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 3.5K | 54.5K | 733 |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 23d ago | 99d ago | 60d ago |
| Price | Free | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
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Where else it ranks
Questions about Blip
Is Blip free to use?
The listing says Blip is free to download and lists no in-app purchases.
Are transferred files stored in the cloud?
The listing says files are end-to-end encrypted and nothing is stored in the cloud.
Does Blip work without an internet connection?
The listing says Blip works in the same room and over the internet. It does not specify details of nearby transfers beyond that.
Is Blip free?
Yes. Blip is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Blip good for?
Blip is built for moving a file from an iPhone or iPad to another device you own, sending files to a nearby device or over the internet, sending files where the subtitle claims no size limits. It sits in the file transfer list on AppTierList.
Is Blip worth it?
Blip is S tier, ranked #4 of 40 file transfer apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 3,531 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.
How does Blip compare to Send Anywhere?
Blip is S tier at 91; Send Anywhere is S tier at 93. Send Anywhere ranks higher. Blip is free, with no in-app purchases, Send Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Blip updated?
Blip was updated 23 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- File Transfer (S tier, #4) · File Sharing (A tier, #9)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 91 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 3,531
- Recent reviews
- 4.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (23 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Moving a file from an iPhone or iPad to another device you own, Sending files to a nearby device or over the internet, Sending files where the subtitle claims no size limits
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 42 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed