# Flick.

> Quick and easy file sharing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id644265534](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id644265534)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id644265534`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ydangle
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.63
- **Last updated:** 2022-02-14
- **First published:** 2013-05-21
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flick/id644265534)
- **Website:** [https://getflick.io](https://getflick.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ydangleapps.com/privacy-policy-flick.pdf](https://www.ydangleapps.com/privacy-policy-flick.pdf)

## Description

Flick! The easiest way to share documents, videos and images between any devices on any OS. It’s all done by simply flicking from one device to any nearby devices running the Flick app. 

No longer is there any need for trying to connect via complex file systems, locating directories and files to share. You just Flick it!

The app uses your local WiFi connection to connect devices and share files with nearby users. Photos, contacts, notes, games and documents can be shared from within the app.

For sending to Mac and other devices visit getflick.io to download the free app.

## Rankings

- #294,138 — Overall

## Review summary

Flick is praised for being simple and fast, making it easy to transfer photos, videos, contacts, and other files between iPhone, iPad, and Mac—an effective AirDrop alternative. Reviewers appreciate the cross-device flow and offline transfer options (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi). The experience is described as fun, with tic-tac-toe. However, downsides recur: media is compressed, reducing quality with no clear way to preserve original resolution; saving to the Camera Roll is not straightforward; reliability is inconsistent (crashes, devices not detected), and the UI can feel clunky.

### Pros

- Very easy and fast to transfer files across devices.
- Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, serving as a strong AirDrop alternative.
- Supports offline transfers via Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi.
- Fun and engaging to use (features like tic‑tac‑toe).
- Can transfer a range of file types, including photos, videos, and contacts.

### Cons

- Media quality is reduced due to compression; no easy option to preserve original resolution.
- Saving media directly to the Camera Roll is not straightforward or sometimes not possible.
- Reliability issues: crashes, inability to detect other devices, lag during transfers.
- Clunky UI with extra steps; sometimes requires transferring items one by one.
- Some connectivity issues and device compatibility limitations across setups.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id644265534)