SMI File Sharing vs Halo OS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMI File Sharing
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SMI File Sharing is an enhancement of the OwnCloud app that provides file sharing among storage system and end-point devices. With the app you can browse all of your Owncloud synced files, create and edit new files, share these files and folders with co-workers, and keep the contents of those folders in sync across all of your devices. Simply copy a files into a directory on your server and Owncloud does the rest. Features include: •Browse your files using SSL encrypted access. •Download and preview files, open files for review. •You can share your files, calendars and other data with others •You and others can comment on the shared files. •Mobile and desktop syncing •Support of online collaborative document editing.
Halo OS
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a functional desktop computer. Connect external displays, keyboards, and mice to navigate a web browser and file explorer with ease.
- External monitor support
- Bluetooth keyboard and mouse compatibility
- Web browser
- File explorer
- TXT file reader
- Window management
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Initial Project to turn your iPhone/iPad into a computer. How to use this app: - Connect your iPhone/iPad to an external monitor (use Lightning Digital AV Adapter, HDMI (for iPad) or use Apple AirPlay) - Connect Bluetooth Mouse and Bluetooth Keyboard (if you are using iPhone you gonna need to activate Assistive Touch and screen orientation change to Off so you can rotate the iPhone screen) Feature: Web browser File Explorer with a txt file reader. -- How to use the app --- Double click to open files and folders Click the window top bar so that windows became top window Double click top bar will expand the screen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SMI File Sharing at every 2 weeks against Halo OS's every 26 months. SMI File Sharing also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMI File Sharing ships an update every 2 weeks, Halo OS every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMI File Sharing | Halo OS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Siliconmotion | Tiago Mendes |
In-app purchases
SMI File Sharing
No in-app purchases
Halo OS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SMI File Sharing free?
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Do SMI File Sharing or Halo OS have ads?
Which is updated more often, SMI File Sharing or Halo OS?
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