If you have a distant contact, you can send a download link privately that can even be limited with the number of downloads, expiration dates, and access password. Sending or receiving Large Files on Mobile becomes so easy and fast by using Wi-Fi directly.
5 Best Apps to Share Large Files on Android and iOS
Share large files between nearby mobile devices using Wifi Direct technology that does not require internet, nor does it consume your data. In addition to transferring large files between your mobile and computer (PC or Mac) without cables, only use your home Wi-Fi.
1. Send Anywhere
It has several ways to send large files but simply share with a QR code between nearby devices or with a download link when they are far away.
- Apps for: Computers, Mobiles, and Web browsers.
- Security: 256-bit encryption
- Capacity: 10GB and 48 hours to expire link.
- Price: Free and Plan (USD 5.99 / month)
- Download Available on Android and iPhone
2. SHAREit
The most popular application in the world is to share large files between nearby devices that have the same application without requiring data since it uses the Wi-Fi Direct method and Bluetooth.
- Apps For: PC, Mac, Android, and iOS.
- Security: Security Vault for iOS.
- Capacity: Unlimited
- Price: Free but with ads.
- Available for: Android and iPhone
3. AirMore
It is a simple app to use and ideal for sharing large files between my mobile and my PC since they only have to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Apps For: Any browser and Android, iOS, and iPad.
- Security: no QR code read-only.
- Capacity: Unlimited
- Price: Free.
- Available for: Android and iPhone
4. Firefox Send
It is an alternative to uploading files to the cloud, but it will be deleted after a certain time and criteria (Number of downloads or Days elapsed). Besides, the files will be protected with an access password.
- Apps For: Web and Android.
- Security: Encryption and files with password
- Capacity: 1G Without registration and 2.5GG with a Firefox account.
- Price: Free.
- Available for: Android or Web
5. Google Drive
Speaking of cloud storage services, I want to recommend Google Drive since it is optimized for mobile devices, and with G Drive, you will get 15GB in the cloud to share files with other users.
- Apps For: Web, Computers, Android, iOS, and iPadOS.
- Security: Access through a Google account and with permissions.
- Capacity: Unlimited file.
- Price: Free.
- Available for: Android or iPhone
Bonus: Share with the Nearby by Google feature
It is a function implemented by Google to send files between nearby devices from the share menu easily. It should only be configured so that the device is visible with all or only your contacts and finally accepts the notification to receive a file.
Also Read: Best File Manager Apps
