# Mobile vs The FileTransfer

The clearest difference is rating: The FileTransfer at 4.0 against Mobile's 2.3. Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The FileTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile | The FileTransfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-memory/id1118842701/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-filetransfer/id1539368167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zhong qibiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118837284) | [Beijing Guanshanjiyue Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529418265) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-memory/id1118842701)

Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Backup contacts and camera roll, play media, and preview various file types. Seamlessly exchange files between different devices and platforms.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS, Backup contacts and camera roll, Play videos and music, Preview images, Cross-device file exchange

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The FileTransfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-filetransfer/id1539368167)

Easily share photos, videos, and documents between your computer and iOS device. Simply open a browser on your computer, navigate to the provided URL, and drag or upload files for a seamless transfer.

**Highlights:** Share photos, videos, and documents, Transfer between computer and iOS device, Web browser interface, Drag and drop file upload, Wireless transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile free?

Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The FileTransfer free?

The FileTransfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile or The FileTransfer?

The FileTransfer is rated higher. Mobile averages 2.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while The FileTransfer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mobile or The FileTransfer have ads?

Neither Mobile nor The FileTransfer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile or The FileTransfer?

Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and The FileTransfer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobile was updated on September 19, 2026 and The FileTransfer on June 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*