# Proton Drive vs Transfer Assistant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transfer Assistant at 100% against Proton Drive's 37%. Transfer Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Proton Drive's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proton Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Transfer Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transfer Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Drive has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Proton Drive's written reviews are positive against 100% of Transfer Assistant's.

Proton Drive ships an update fortnightly, Transfer Assistant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Drive | Transfer Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-drive-cloud-storage/id1509667851/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transfer-assistant/id6788221033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [晖 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/878190315) |

## What reviewers say

### Proton Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-drive-cloud-storage/id1509667851)

Securely store and back up your files and photos with end-to-end encryption. Access your content across devices, share securely with password protection, and enjoy peace of mind with Swiss privacy laws. Offers free storage with upgrade options.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted storage, Automatic photo and video backup, Secure link sharing with passwords, PIN/biometric protection, Offline file access, File version history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drive Lite 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 TB (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Proton Unlimited 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 year | $47.90 | per year |
| Drive Plus 1 TB (1 year) | $95.99 | per year |
| Proton Unlimited 1 year | $119.00 | per year |
| Drive Plus | $59.99 | one-time |
| Proton Unlimited | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Integrated with iOS Files app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📥 Slow upload/download speeds
- 🗂️ Lacking key features like search and sorting

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and errors
- Inconsistent file syncing across devices
- Unable to access files uploaded from desktop
- Issues with offline file access

**Requested features**

- Automatic photo/video backup
- Ability to edit documents within the app
- Seamless integration with other apps for file sharing
- Linux desktop client


### Transfer Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transfer-assistant/id6788221033)

Effortlessly transfer files, photos, and videos between your iPhone and PC wirelessly. This app bypasses the need for PC software or cloud storage, offering a secure and high-speed peer-to-peer local network connection for seamless cross-platform sharing.

**Highlights:** Wireless iPhone to PC transfer, No PC software installation required, No file size or quantity limits, Private local network connection, Chat-style drag-and-drop interface, Automatic file archiving, Supports all mainstream formats

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Quarter Plan | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 1-Year Plan | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Drive free?

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

### Is Transfer Assistant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Proton Drive or Transfer Assistant?

Transfer Assistant is rated higher. Proton Drive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Transfer Assistant averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Proton Drive or Transfer Assistant have ads?

Neither Proton Drive nor Transfer Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proton Drive or Transfer Assistant?

Proton Drive ships an update fortnightly, and Transfer Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, Proton Drive was updated on October 27, 2026 and Transfer Assistant on October 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*