File Transfer App
What is File Transfer App?
File Transfer App moves files between an iPhone and other devices in two ways: through a web page hosted by the app on the iPhone within the local WiFi network, or directly between iOS devices. It includes a file manager, a music player for received audio files, and Dark Mode support.
Pricing. File Transfer App is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Sending photos and videos from an iPhone to a computer on the same WiFi
- Transferring files between two iOS devices without a web browser
- Uploading files from a PC or smartphone to an iPhone through a browser
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Why this app is in C tier
File Transfer App scores 65 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 79, App Store search rank 87, update recency 0. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
File Transfer App allows you to share files between your iPhone, iPad, Computer and any other nearby device with any operating system. The app provides you with two ways of sharing files between your iPhone and another device: (1) Using a Web Page: Share files between your iPhone and another device using the app's webpage and any web browser. In this case the webpage is hosted by the app's embedded server on your iPhone within your WiFi network. The webpage can be accessed only inside your WiFi network while the app is showing address of the webpage. This way you can download the selected files as a ZIP archive directly from your iPhone to PC or smartphone. And you can also upload files from computer or smartphone to iPhone. And you don't even need to install anything on another device as long as there is a web browser and both of your devices are connected to the same WiFi network. (2) You can also share files between iOS devices without the use of a web browser. • You can quickly transfer any number of files (including photos and videos) of any size for free. • Transfer pictures & videos in original sizes. • File Manager ("Files" section): there you can do basic operati
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 65 / 100 | 67 / 100 | 64 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 5.4K | 8.5K | 3.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 2.9 ★ · 14 reviews | — |
| Last update | 1388d ago | 1187d ago | 74d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about File Transfer App
Does the other device need to install anything?
The listing says no app is needed on the other device if it has a web browser and both devices are on the same WiFi network. The web page can be accessed only inside that WiFi network while the app shows its address.
Do my files pass through an external server?
The listing says files are transferred directly from device to device within the local WiFi network and are never stored on any intermediary server.
Are photo quality and metadata kept?
The listing says photos and videos transfer in original sizes and metadata such as EXIF and location is preserved in all directions. A setting can convert HEIC files to JPG before sending to a computer.
Is File Transfer App free?
File Transfer App is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is File Transfer App good for?
File Transfer App is built for sending photos and videos from an iPhone to a computer on the same wifi, transferring files between two iOS devices without a web browser, uploading files from a PC or smartphone to an iPhone through a browser. It sits in the file sharing list on AppTierList.
Is File Transfer App worth it?
File Transfer App is C tier, ranked #11 of 16 file sharing apps with a score of 65 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 5,449 ratings. 10 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does File Transfer App compare to Air File Share & Drop?
File Transfer App is C tier at 65; Air File Share & Drop is C tier at 67. Air File Share & Drop ranks higher. File Transfer App is free to download, with in-app purchases, Air File Share & Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is File Transfer App updated?
File Transfer App was last updated over a year ago, on 2022-12-31, which holds its tier down.
All the facts
- List
- File Sharing
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 65 / 100
- Rank in list
- #11 of 16
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 5,449
- Current version
- (1388 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Sending photos and videos from an iPhone to a computer on the same WiFi, Transferring files between two iOS devices without a web browser, Uploading files from a PC or smartphone to an iPhone through a browser
- Requires
- iOS 10.0 or later
- Size
- 70 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 3
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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