TapSend is changing how we share files across devices. On iPhone and Android, it delivers AirDrop-like cross‑platform transfers with no signup and no cloud, plus offline performance via a personal hotspot [1].
Cross‑Platform Sharing with TapSend
Face‑to‑Face mode auto‑discovers nearby devices and shows distance, letting iPhone and Android users pair up without cloud accounts [1]. It’s local only—iOS ↔ iOS uses MultipeerConnectivity, while iOS ↔ Android uses BLE discovery plus WiFi Direct [1].
FTP in Files App
ftpfiles.app brings FTP/SSH/SFTP servers into the Files app, plus share sheet and Shortcuts support [2]. Configs live in iCloud Keychain and servers appear in Finder on Mac and iOS; transfers download when opened and upload when changed [2]. A two‑week free trial precedes a lifetime purchase of $13.99 shared across your Mac and iOS devices [2].
What this means for your workflow
• TapSend enables quick, local sharing in mixed device groups [1]. • Security stays local: transfers never hit the cloud [1]. • ftpfiles.app folds FTP access into the Apple workflow with Files, Shortcuts, and Finder integration, backed by iCloud Keychain [2].
Bottom line: TapSend pushes true cross‑platform immediacy, while ftpfiles.app broadens access inside the Apple ecosystem for automation on Mac and iOS [1][2].
References
TapSend - Cross-platform file sharing (iOS ↔ Android)
Cross-platform iOS Android TapSend review compares to AirDrop; highlights features, limitations, and mentions PhotoPc, Blip, LocalSend as alternatives.
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FTPFiles app adds FTP/SFTP to Files, share sheet, Shortcuts; works on Mac and iOS; two-week trial, lifetime purchase.
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