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AirDroid vs Android File Transfer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AirDroid

6.0
Utilities

Mobile device management suite

Android File Transfer

5.0
Utilities

Transfer files from and to an Android smartphone

Metric AirDroid Android File Transfer
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 5.0
30-day Installs 38 1.0K
90-day Installs 100 3.1K
365-day Installs 470 14.8K
Version 3.7.3.1 5071136
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 18 30
GitHub Forks 3 25
Open Issues - -
License
Language Rust Java
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 14y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jun 17, 2013

Reviews

AirDroid

AirDroid is a mobile device management suite that enables users to manage Android devices from their macOS computer. It offers features like file transfer, airdrop discovery, and device management, making it beneficial for Android users seeking a desktop management tool.

AirDroid allows users to manage their Android devices from a macOS app, including file transfers and discovering airdrops.

Pros

  • + Comprehensive tool for Android device management
  • + Free to use
  • + Integrates with Rust, a modern programming language
  • + Useful for discovering airdrops early

Cons

  • - Security vulnerabilities have been reported
  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Low GitHub activity and unknown license

Android File Transfer

Android File Transfer is a simple tool for transferring files between an Android smartphone and a macOS device. While it was once popular, it is no longer actively maintained and has been replaced by better alternatives.

Transfers files between an Android smartphone and a macOS device via an ad-hoc network.

Pros

  • + Simple interface
  • + Ad-hoc network transfer
  • + Free to use

Cons

  • - No longer maintained
  • - Outdated software