# Instant Share - Transfer Files

> Simple, fast, and unlimited file sharing

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.octool.instantshare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.octool.instantshare)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.octool.instantshare`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ULTRAPHOTO
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 331,365
- **Rating:** 3.91 / 5 (352 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-25
- **First published:** 2024-03-28
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.octool.instantshare)
- **Website:** [https://ultraphoto.ai/](https://ultraphoto.ai/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/instant-share/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/instant-share/privacy-policy)

## Description

Instant Share is a cutting-edge Chrome extension designed for seamless and secure file transfers. It supports all file types—photos, videos, documents, and more—enabling rapid cross-device sharing without internet relying on Wi-Fi Direct or hotspots. Featuring an intuitive interface and advanced encryption, it ensures privacy and data security during every transfer. Compatible across Android and Windows platforms, Instant Share eliminates system barriers to provide a smooth and reliable file-sharing experience. Whether for work or personal use, Instant Share is your go-to assistant for fast, flexible, and worry-free file sharing.

## Rankings

- #123,863 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.octool.instantshare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's simple and intuitive interface, good transfer speeds, and ability to transfer large files with options like downloading files as ZIP archives. However, multiple users report issues with app compatibility on Android versions below 9.0, problems accessing or moving transferred files from the app directory, and lack of required storage permissions leading to usability challenges.

### Pros

- Simple and intuitive interface
- Ability to transfer large files (e.g., 500 MB) efficiently
- Option to download transferred files as ZIP archives
- Good transfer speed up to 10 Mbps
- Easy to understand and use

### Cons

- App doesn't work properly on Android versions below 9.0
- Transferred files get stuck in the app directory and are not easily accessible or transferable to other folders
- Lack of proper file permissions request, such as storage access when sharing files with PC
- Some users find the file options non-functional or confusing

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