# Catch! — Android-PC File Trans

> Catch, throw, browse, back up and transfer files from Android to PC and more!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.discsoft.catchapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.discsoft.catchapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.discsoft.catchapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SIA AVB Disc Soft
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 59,301
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (732 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.727
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-09
- **First published:** 2017-02-27
- **Publisher country:** LV
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discsoft.catchapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.disc-soft.com](http://www.disc-soft.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.daemon-tools.cc/privacy](https://www.daemon-tools.cc/privacy)

## Description

Catch! is a powerful Chrome extension designed to seamlessly transfer files from Android devices to PC and other mobile devices over a local Wi-Fi network. By pairing with DAEMON Tools Ultra or Lite on your PC, Catch! enables lightning-speed file transfers, automated backups, and mobile device browsing without the use of mobile data. 

With no limits on file types, users can transfer photos, music tracks, or any files effortlessly. The extension also supports real-time browsing of Android files from the PC and offers easy backup task scheduling to keep your Android data safe. This solution is perfect for anyone looking to make their desktop and mobile devices work closer together in a hassle-free way.

## Rankings

- #278,813 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.discsoft.catchapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Catch! is praised for its fast, easy, and ad-free wireless file transfer between Android and PC over local networks, including a unique file browsing feature. However, users highlight drawbacks such as the necessity of Daemon Tools on PCs, which incurs extra cost, transfer failures with large folders or certain file types, limited backup functionality, and a somewhat unintuitive interface. Additional requested features include progress indicators, text sharing, and folder selection. Overall, it's highly recommended for quick file transfers but has areas needing improvement.

### Pros

- Fast and easy wireless file transfer between Android devices and PCs.
- Does not use internet bandwidth, only local network speed, making transfers efficient.
- Supports direct WiFi connection for transfers outside home WiFi.
- Includes browsing files on other devices feature, which is robust and unique.
- No ads and free to use, providing a good user experience.

### Cons

- Requires Daemon Tools on PC, which is not free, leading to confusion about the app's true cost.
- Issues with transferring large folders or many files at once, sometimes causing the app to hang or crash.
- Lack of intuitive interface and clear instructions can cause setup confusion between phone and PC.
- Does not support folder selection or backup tasks with subfolders, limiting backup usability.
- Missing features like transfer progress bars, notification sounds, and permission to delete files on SD card.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.discsoft.catchapp)