# Canopy vs ShareFile for Clients

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canopy at 76% against ShareFile for Clients's 0%. Canopy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). ShareFile for Clients's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Canopy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canopy has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Canopy's written reviews are positive against 0% of ShareFile for Clients's.

Canopy ships an update weekly, ShareFile for Clients every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canopy | ShareFile for Clients |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canopy/id1444764477/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharefile-for-clients/id6743481171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canopy Tax](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444764476) | [Progress Software Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/530958679) |

## What reviewers say

### Canopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canopy/id1444764477)

Manage your accounting practice and clients from anywhere with this mobile app. Access client information, files, and manage projects, tasks, and billing on the go. Securely handle sensitive data with advanced mobile security features.

**Highlights:** Client communication and information access, Mobile file management and annotation, Workflow automation and task management, Time tracking and client requests, Invoice review and payment processing, Mobile security with multi-factor authentication

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good companion app
- 🚀 Fantastic client management app
- 🔒 Secure client portal
- 💡 Excellent addition to practice management platform

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Latest update broke tasks
- 🔍 Limited app capabilities
- 🔍 Client list issues
- 🔍 Handy but not helpful for workflow

**Reported bugs**

- Active Work bug
- Blank screen issue when using default filter

**Requested features**

- Ability to send questionnaires and signature requests to clients through the app
- Creating invoices and sending through the app
- Ability to see task comments on the mobile app
- Ability to run reports, submit time, access billing, etc. from the app
- Sortable tasks by date, client, or status, and a notification center for client updates


### ShareFile for Clients

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharefile-for-clients/id6743481171)

Securely exchange files and sensitive documents with trusted professionals. This app allows for easy document signing, scanning, and responding to forms, keeping you connected and organized on the go. It ensures all interactions are private and professionally managed for seamless collaboration.

**Highlights:** Secure file exchange, Document signing, Form and survey response, Document scanning via camera, Profile information updates, Respond to document requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canopy free?

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

### Is ShareFile for Clients free?

ShareFile for Clients is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canopy or ShareFile for Clients?

Canopy is rated higher. Canopy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ShareFile for Clients averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Canopy or ShareFile for Clients have ads?

Neither Canopy nor ShareFile for Clients shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canopy or ShareFile for Clients?

Canopy ships an update weekly, and ShareFile for Clients every 6 weeks. Most recently, Canopy was updated on October 19, 2026 and ShareFile for Clients on October 9, 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.*