# SEGIN vs WeTransfer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SEGIN at none against WeTransfer's 10. SEGIN also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). WeTransfer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeTransfer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SEGIN asks for nothing beyond the download.

SEGIN ships an update every 3 weeks, WeTransfer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEGIN | WeTransfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wetransfer-transfer-files/id1569379048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 95 MB | 868 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEGIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460786267) | [Wetransfer B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/485103881) |

## What reviewers say

### SEGIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/segin/id1460786268)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WeTransfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wetransfer-transfer-files/id1569379048)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Productivity, #59 Top Free · Productivity, #151 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Easily send and receive large files up to 200 GB. Share photos and videos in their original format, preserving metadata. Manage transfers, receive notifications for uploads and downloads, and access files sent from your computer directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Send large files up to 200 GB, Share photos/videos in original format, Preserve EXIF metadata, Manage transfers on mobile, Receive upload/download notifications, Access desktop transfers on phone

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Monthly | $21.99 | per month |
| Transfer plan - Monthly | $21.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for large file transfers
- 🚀 Seamless process
- 👍 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Upload and download failures
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Inability to delete account

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved iPad support
- Longer file expiration period for free users
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEGIN free?

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

### Is WeTransfer free?

WeTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SEGIN or WeTransfer have ads?

Neither SEGIN nor WeTransfer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEGIN or WeTransfer?

SEGIN ships an update every 3 weeks, and WeTransfer weekly. Most recently, SEGIN was updated on October 29, 2026 and WeTransfer on November 11, 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.*
