# Data Transfer & File Sharing vs Smart Transfer App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Transfer App at 59% against Data Transfer & File Sharing's 0%. Smart Transfer App also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Transfer & File Sharing sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Smart Transfer App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Transfer App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Transfer App has 310 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Data Transfer & File Sharing's written reviews are positive against 59% of Smart Transfer App's.

Data Transfer & File Sharing ships an update every 2 months, Smart Transfer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer & File Sharing | Smart Transfer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-and-file-sharing/id1335525333/reviews) | **[4.4 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-transfer-app/id1457963367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **310** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Aomata LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/711338923) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Transfer & File Sharing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-and-file-sharing/id1335525333)

Easily transfer files, photos, music, videos, contacts, and documents between devices using Wi-Fi. This app facilitates quick and secure data sharing without needing an internet connection, supporting large file transfers.

**Highlights:** Transfer files via Wi-Fi, Share photos, music, and videos, Copy contacts easily, Send documents, Supports large file transfers, No internet connection required for transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly_Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Smart Transfer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-transfer-app/id1457963367)

Easily transfer contacts, photos, videos, and more between devices without compromising quality. This free app offers fast, cross-platform data migration over Wi-Fi or hotspot, with features to manage and declutter your phone's storage.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform content transfer, Fast Wi-Fi/hotspot data migration, Transfer contacts, photos, videos, music, Remove duplicate photos and videos, Merge and remove duplicate contacts, Unlimited file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Data Transfer Plan 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Data Transfer Plan 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Data Transfer Plan 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Data Transfer Plan 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Removes All Ads from the App | $4.99 | one-time |
| Data Transfer Plan 5 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick data transfer
- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🔒 Secure transfer without cloud storage
- 📱 Works across different platforms (iOS, Android)
- ⚡ Efficient hotspot connection option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout the app
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Connection failures and timeout issues
- 🔄 Random photo ordering after transfer
- ⚠️ Incomplete transfers (partial file loss)

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing when attempting to connect
- Incorrect passcode validation errors
- WiFi and hotspot connection failures
- Incomplete file transfers (partial data loss)
- Photos transferred with incorrect/same dates

**Requested features**

- Text message transfer capability
- Music file transfer support
- Selective file transfer (not all-or-nothing)
- Preserve original photo/video dates
- Reminder and calendar transfer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Transfer & File Sharing free?

Data Transfer & File Sharing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Transfer App free?

Smart Transfer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Data Transfer & File Sharing or Smart Transfer App?

Smart Transfer App is rated higher. Data Transfer & File Sharing averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Smart Transfer App averages 4.4 from 310 ratings.

### Do Data Transfer & File Sharing or Smart Transfer App have ads?

Data Transfer & File Sharing shows ads; Smart Transfer App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Data Transfer & File Sharing or Smart Transfer App?

Data Transfer & File Sharing ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Transfer App monthly. Most recently, Data Transfer & File Sharing was updated on October 3, 2026 and Smart Transfer App on October 17, 2026.

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