# AirDroid: File & Remote Access

> A one-stop solution for everything

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sand.airdroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sand.airdroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sand.airdroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SAND STUDIO
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 64,425,777
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (629,416 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.11.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2011-11-22
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid)
- **Website:** [http://www.airdroid.com](http://www.airdroid.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.airdroid.com/en/legal/privacy.html](https://www.airdroid.com/en/legal/privacy.html)

## Description

AirDroid is a powerful mobile device management tool designed to enhance your productivity by simplifying device interaction. Key features include hyper-fast file transfer up to 20MB/s, both locally and remotely, without limitations; comprehensive file management accessible via desktop or web clients for photos, videos, apps, and more; and seamless screen mirroring to share your Android screen with others wirelessly.

Additionally, AirDroid enables remote control of Android devices without rooting, allowing you to operate your phone from virtually anywhere. The remote monitoring feature transforms spare Android phones into security cameras with one-way audio for real-time surveillance. It also offers robust SMS and notification management, letting you receive and respond to texts and app alerts directly from your computer. With integrated call management, you can easily make calls via PC using your phone's connection, improving efficiency for both personal and professional use. AirDroid supports usage without registration on local networks and offers premium plans for unlimited remote connectivity.

## Rankings

- #2,367 — Overall
- #10 — android
- #16 — video recorder
- #25 — free access
- #26 — sharing
- #28 — file

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CLEAR_APP_USER_DATA`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_USERS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.REAL_GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REBOOT`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RESTART_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SET_TIME_ZONE`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.asus.msa.SupplementaryDID.ACCESS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.motorolasolutions.emdk.mxframework.ACCESS_MX_MANAGEMENT_FRAMEWORK_SERVICE`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_APP_MGMT`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_BLUETOOTH`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CUSTOM_SETTING`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CUSTOM_SYSTEM`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_HW_CONTROL`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_INVENTORY`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_KIOSK_MODE`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_MULTI_USER_MGMT`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_RESTRICTION_MGMT`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_SECURITY`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_WIFI`
- `com.sand.airdroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.sand.airsos.addon.permission`
- `com.sand.airsos.addon.permission.debug`
- `com.sonymobile.permission.ENTERPRISE_API`
- `com.symbol.mxmf.ACCESS_MX_MANAGEMENT_FRAMEWORK_SERVICE`
- `freemme.permission.msa`

## Review summary

Reviews largely praise AirDroid for useful file transfer and remote access capabilities and positive usability. A key recurring concern is premium pricing and the need to create an account to view prices. A few mentions reference screen sharing as a feature, as well as occasional performance notes, but overall sentiment remains favorable for the app’s core functionality.

### Pros

- Strong core functionality: reliable file transfer and remote access between devices.
- Positive overall sentiment and satisfaction; reviewers repeatedly describe the app as nice/great/awesome.
- Screen sharing/remote control feature is a notable strength mentioned by multiple users.

### Cons

- Pricing and account requirements for premium services are a frequent point of complaint, with several users calling for a lifetime option or lower prices.

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