Footprint and install size
Smaller packages score better when the track is sensitive to storage, bandwidth, or device overhead.
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File Transfer
Use this track when you need smaller installs and lower overhead without dropping trust context entirely.
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Smaller installs without dropping trust context
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13 active apps
Browse File Transfer apps with trusted metadata and a clear update timeline.
Lean footprint first
Top pick: OnionShare
Average trust score: 70
How this track ranks apps
These pages are not alphabetical lists. Each track emphasizes a different decision priority.
Trust and verification
Verified hashes, stronger trust profiles, and lower-risk releases rise faster in the shortlist.
Release freshness
More recent releases usually rank better because users need options that are still maintained.
Ranked options
Ordered using trust, risk, footprint, freshness, and category fit signals.
#1
OnionShare
OnionShare keeps a lighter footprint at 16.6 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
A closer look at OnionShare: release details and update history in File Transfer. Release snapshot: Latest version: 0.2.3-beta | Size: 16.6 MB | Package: org.onionshare.android.fd...
Priority score: 72
Trust score: 83
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 1
Size: 16.6 MB
1 versions tracked
#2
Warpinator (unofficial)
Warpinator (unofficial) keeps a lighter footprint at 8.6 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Explore Warpinator for Android (unofficial) in File Transfer with trusted metadata and a tracked update histor Release snapshot: Size: 8.6 MB | ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x8...
Priority score: 69
Trust score: 71
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 8.6 MB
1 versions tracked
#3
Zorin Connect
Zorin Connect keeps a lighter footprint at 7.7 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
A closer look at Zorin Connect: release details and update history in File Transfer. Release snapshot: Package: com.zorinos.zorin_connect | Updated: 2001-08-26 | Min SDK 21 | Late...
Priority score: 69
Trust score: 71
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 7.7 MB
1 versions tracked
#4
Sweet IPFS
Sweet IPFS keeps a lighter footprint at 3.2 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Sweet IPFS for Android (File Transfer) with version history and verified package details. Release snapshot: Latest version: 0.2 | Min SDK 21 | Target SDK 27 | Category: File Trans...
Priority score: 68
Trust score: 70
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 3.2 MB
1 versions tracked
#5
Send With FTP
Send With FTP keeps a lighter footprint at 0.1 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Manage your FTP(S) URIs within the app and share files via the Android Share Menu. Release snapshot: Updated: 2001-06-19 | Package: org.totschnig.sendwithftp | Target SDK 16 | Siz...
Priority score: 67
Trust score: 63
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 1
Size: 0.1 MB
1 versions tracked
#6
Share via HTTP
Share via HTTP keeps a lighter footprint at 4.5 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Share via HTTP is an Android app in File Transfer with a clean, verified release timeline. Release snapshot: Latest version: 2.17 | Size: 4.5 MB | Category: File Transfer | Target...
Priority score: 66
Trust score: 64
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 7
Size: 4.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#7
Destiny
Destiny keeps a lighter footprint at 24.0 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
A closer look at Destiny: release details and update history in File Transfer. Release snapshot: Target SDK 31 | Size: 24 MB | Developer: Least Authority TFA GmbH | Latest version...
Priority score: 60
Trust score: 71
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 24.0 MB
1 versions tracked
#8
Wormhole
Wormhole keeps a lighter footprint at 25.7 MB while still showing freshness of 6243 days ago.
A closer look at Wormhole: release details and update history in File Transfer. Release snapshot: Size: 25.7 MB | Target SDK 29 | Updated: 2009-02-04 | Latest version: 0.2.1 | ABI...
Priority score: 56
Trust score: 63
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 25.7 MB
Release freshness: 6243 days ago
1 versions tracked
#9
Custom Uploader
Custom Uploader keeps a lighter footprint at 60.2 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
A closer look at Custom Uploader: release details and update history in File Transfer. Release snapshot: Min SDK 24 | Package: com.nyx.custom_uploader | Target SDK 36 | Developer:...
Priority score: 54
Trust score: 74
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 60.2 MB
1 versions tracked
#10
ToFShare
ToFShare keeps a lighter footprint at 77.6 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
ToFShare - Share Files via Tox A way to easily share files via Tox. Release snapshot: Target SDK 33 | Category: File Transfer | ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 | Package:...
Priority score: 52
Trust score: 67
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 4
Size: 77.6 MB
1 versions tracked
#11
KDE Connect
KDE Connect keeps a lighter footprint at 6.2 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
KDE Connect provides a set of features to integrate your workflow across devices: - Transfer files between your device Release snapshot: Updated: 2005-06-13 | Min SDK 23 | Package...
Priority score: 47
Size: 6.2 MB
4 versions tracked
#12
LinxShare
LinxShare keeps a lighter footprint at 3.5 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Share images on your device with others through your self-hosted linx server On LinxShare is an app to share images on Release snapshot: Latest version: 1.5 | Updated: 2003-12-30...
Priority score: 47
Size: 3.5 MB
2 versions tracked
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Short answers for the trade-offs behind each library track.
When should I use lightweight pages?
Use this track when storage, download size, and leaner installs are part of the decision, especially on constrained devices.
How are lightweight pages ranked?
These pages reward smaller installs first, then use trust, risk, and freshness to avoid promoting tiny but weak candidates.
What is the main trade-off in lightweight pages?
The smallest app is not always the best app overall, so this track deliberately balances size against trust and maintenance quality.
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