Comparison

SR OS Connect vs Shera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SR OS Connect

Configure Nokia IP routing and switching equipment remotely from your mobile device. Streamline field maintenance with Bluetooth pairing and bulk provisioning capabilities. Access CLI and leverage device features for efficient network management.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device pairing
  • Bulk provisioning
  • NE pre-provisioning
  • CLI access
  • Mobile device integration
Features
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The Nokia SR OS Connect App allows you to configure Nokia IP routing and switching equipment from an iPad or iPhone. Connecting to equipment is a simple Bluetooth pairing operation, allowing simple, fast field maintenance with fewer errors. Configuring an NE using an iPad or iPhone is similar to using a laptop cabled to the NE console port and CLI. SR OS Connect can pair with and configure multiple NEs at one time, improving the field technician's experience and simplifying the process. • Bulk provisioning of multiple devices • NE pre-provisioning and scripts from the NE team • CLI access when needed • Access to iPad or iPhone capabilities, such as location services and camera The SR OS Connect App is supported on iPads running iOS 11 and later and iPhones running iOS 13 and later. The NEs you are connecting must support Bluetooth pairing. Bluetooth is supported on the following NEs: * Nokia 7750 SR-1 running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later * Nokia 7750 SR-1s running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later * Nokia 7750 SR-2s running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later * Nokia 7750 SR-7s running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later * Nokia 7750 SR-14s running SR OS Release 16.0 R4 and later 
 SR OS Connect can pair via Bluetooth with a maximum of five NEs during a configuration session.

About

Shera

Effortlessly transfer files between your iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac devices without needing an internet connection or creating accounts. This app supports resuming interrupted transfers and ensures your files remain private on your local network.

Highlights
  • Universal cross-platform file transfer
  • Resumable transfers
  • Local network only (no internet needed)
  • Zero setup, no accounts required
  • Total privacy, no data collection
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Transfer files between iPhone, Windows, Android, and Mac effortlessly. No internet, no accounts, resume transfers even if your device goes to sleep. Shera is the local file transfer solution designed for the modern multi-device ecosystem. Whether you are moving 4K videos between your own devices, sharing high-res photos with friends nearby, Shera handles it instantly over your local WiFi or LAN. A PROBLEM I HAD TO SOLVE My home is a mix of different tech, we have an iPhone, an Android phone, an iPad, a Windows PC, and a Mac all running at the same time. I realized that even moving a high-quality video between them was still way more complicated than it should be. I was tired of emailing files to myself or waiting for slow cloud uploads just to move something a few feet away. I wanted something that just works, no accounts, no cables, and no fuss. I built Shera for my own household first, as a simple way to hit send and have it work on any device we own. WHY SHERA IS DIFFERENT Most file transfer apps fail if your screen locks or your device sleeps, we offer Resumable Transfers. If your connection drops or your phone sleeps, Shera picks up exactly where it left off. No more starting over at 99%. KEY FEATURES - Truly Universal: Seamlessly connect iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. - Resume Support: The only transfer tool that handles interruptions gracefully. Did your phone lock? Did you switch apps? You can resume the transfer. - Total Privacy: Your files never leave your local network. No cloud, no external servers, and absolutely no data collection. - No Internet Required: Works entirely on WiFi or LAN. We never use your mobile data (4G/5G). - Zero Setup: No accounts to create. No logins. No pairing codes. Just open the app on both devices and send. PERFECT FOR - Backing up photos without using cloud storage. - Sending large video files to your computer for editing. PRIVACY PROMISE We believe your data belongs to you. Shera collects zero personal data. The app requires Local Network permission strictly to find other devices on your WiFi. Download Shera today and stop emailing photos to yourself.

Screenshots

SR OS Connect4 screens
Shera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SR OS Connect at 5.0 against Shera's 1.0. SR OS Connect also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17). Shera's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 44 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SR OS Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SR OS Connect ships an update every 44 months, Shera every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SR OS Connect versus Shera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSR OS ConnectShera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNokia Apps Distribution LLCSheepBleep

In-app purchases

None

SR OS Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Shera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SR OS Connect free?
SR OS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shera free?
Shera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SR OS Connect or Shera?
SR OS Connect is rated higher. SR OS Connect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shera averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SR OS Connect or Shera have ads?
Neither SR OS Connect nor Shera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SR OS Connect or Shera?
SR OS Connect ships an update every 44 months, and Shera every 6 days. Most recently, SR OS Connect was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shera on October 28, 2026.

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