Instashare Air Drop

Name: Instashare Air Drop
Rating: 4.2 (829 reviews)
Author: Lukas Foldyna

By: Lukas Foldyna App

Transfer files the easy way

Overview

Version:

2.5.0

Last updated: 2018-12-03

Ranking

#61,748 ▼ 40

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Instashare Air Drop makes cross-device file sharing simple. Just drag & drop a file to transfer it directly over a local Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth network—no internet, no cloud, and no registration. It adds AirDrop-like functionality to devices that don’t officially support it, and works across iOS, macOS, and other major platforms with no file type restrictions.

Built for speed and convenience, it includes a built-in extension to share from Photos, Safari, and other apps, preserves photo metadata, supports clipboard transfers, and keeps transfers secure inside your local network. It can wake up target devices automatically and does not require pairing or cloud accounts, making transfers fast, private, and reliable.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Lukas Foldyna

Rating:

4.20

(829) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.5.0 Last updated: 2018-12-03

Version code:

825744217

Creation date:

2013-02-05

Compatible devices:

Size:

35.34MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-02

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Ranking

# 61,748 ▼ 40

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Developed by:

Lukas Foldyna

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/instashare-air-drop/id576220851

Website:

http://instashareapp.com

User Reviews

Users praise Instashare Air Drop for strong cross‑device support, legacy iOS compatibility, and ease of use, noting it as a reliable alternative to AirDrop. However, multiple reviews point to recurring issues: unstable desktop components, cryptic transfer errors, problematic Android-to-iPhone save flow, ads in the paid version, and poor or outdated instructions. Overall, it’s valued for broad compatibility and convenience but hampered by cross‑platform reliability gaps and guidance shortcomings.

Pros

Supports very old iOS versions and devices (works with legacy devices)
Better than Apple’s AirDrop in reliability and configurability
Easy to use and convenient for cross-device transfers
Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iPod for multi-device transfers

Cons

Desktop companion apps (Mac/PC) are unreliable or not maintained
Some transfers fail with cryptic errors and lack clear troubleshooting
Android-to-iPhone transfers require manual saving to camera roll; auto-save option often doesn’t work
Paid version still shows ads (ad-free claim not always honored)
Documentation and in-app instructions are outdated or unclear

Recent reviews

Having a little difficulty getting rid of it.

by Ev*****, 2025-10-24

I’ve used this app for many years, since it first came out. I can still even in 2025, transfer files between my iOS 4 devices to my current iOS 15 device with no issue. Love it, and love the fact it has amazinggggg old OS support, in a time when other devs don’t care about anyone with an older device. Instashare is here to the rescue! Thank you, you helped me transfer my long lost photos :) much love from USA 💚