Album Transfer - Photos /Video is a local Wi-Fi media transfer utility for iOS devices that allows users to move photos and videos to computers via a browser interface.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The utility removes the dependency on cloud storage services for media management, allowing users to keep files within their local network.
For iPhone and iPad users who need a local network solution to move or view media on a computer without cloud storage.
What does it look like?
Key features
Transfers photos and videos between iOS devices or to a computer over a local Wi-Fi network.
Streams and displays photo slideshows directly on a computer browser without requiring file downloads.
Bulk transfer button in the browser interface to pull entire albums to a computer.
How much does it cost?
The app operates as a free utility with no visible monetization gates or subscription tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
Album Transfer - Photos /Video has been inactive for 3,237 days, indicating the project is no longer receiving development support. The last update provided minor code optimizations and a download utility, but no further activity has been recorded since. The app is effectively in a zombie state with no signs of ongoing maintenance or feature development.
Who built it?
Sridhar Mani
2 apps tracked · Productivity
Zipper -File Manager /TransferUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews excited. Users appreciate simple and straightforward file transfer functionality makes moving photos and videos between devices feel effortless.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Simple and straightforward file transfer functionality makes moving photos and videos between devices feel effortless
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Album Transfer - Photos /Video
How's the Productivity market?
Album Transfer - Photos /Video maintains a 4.75 rating based on a limited sample of 4 total ratings. The lack of updates since 2017 positions it as a legacy tool rather than a competitive player in the current productivity landscape.
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Key takeaways for Album Transfer - Photos /Video
Where is it heading?
The local media transfer market has shifted toward native OS integrations, leaving third-party utilities like Album Transfer - Photos /Video with little room for growth. Without active development, the app will continue to lose utility as iOS file-system requirements evolve, leading to inevitable user churn.
- The 3,237-day update gap indicates the utility is in permanent maintenance mode, which increases the risk of failure with every new iOS release.
The SWOT
- Browser-based slideshow streaming removes download friction
- Modernizing the interface to bypass cloud-storage fees
Next best moves
Sunset the product because the 8-year development gap creates unmanageable compatibility risk → reduce user churn from OS-level bugs
The counter-intuitive read
The app's survival for 8 years without updates highlights that simple…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's competitive outlook shifted from stable to declining, reflecting the growing risk of obsolescence as the 8-year development gap persists.
Bottom line
Album Transfer - Photos /Video functions as a legacy utility, but the 8-year development gap makes it a high-risk dependency for media management. Users should transition to native OS solutions to avoid future compatibility failures.
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Is Album Transfer - Photos /Video safe to use for my photos?
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