# Data Transfer vs AnyShare

The clearest difference is ads: Data Transfer at none against AnyShare's shown. Data Transfer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 297). AnyShare's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Transfer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and AnyShare sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AnyShare holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 297 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Data Transfer's written reviews are positive against 21% of AnyShare's.

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, AnyShare every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer | AnyShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834/reviews) | **[4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anyshare-share-anywhere/id1609410868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721309409) | [Technozer Solution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444037543) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834)

Easily transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp data, and files between phones, even across different operating systems and brands. Securely back up and restore your data, including iCloud backups, without using your mobile data.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform data transfer, WhatsApp chat migration, Backup and restore data, Fast transfer speeds, QR code connection, No data plan usage

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| 1 Quarter Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Full Feature Subscription | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Feature | $24.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone + WhatsApp | $36.99 | per year |
| Mobiletrans lifetime license | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful features
- 🚀 Lightning-fast transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable transfer
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to transfer data
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Transfer SMS messages
- Transfer WhatsApp data
- More transparent pricing
- Improve customer support


### AnyShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anyshare-share-anywhere/id1609410868)

Easily send any type of file, regardless of size or format, to any device or platform without needing an internet connection. Share photos, videos, music, and documents quickly and reliably.

**Highlights:** Send files of various types, 100% free photo and video transfer, Share music without Wi-Fi, Fast transfer speeds, Bulk file transfer, Cross-platform support, View file sharing history

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Plan | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Life Time Free | $39.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Free | $49.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Maintains original quality for file transfer
- 👍 Functional and useful application
- 👍 Good work
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Excellent satisfaction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App doesn't work
- 👎 Worst app for saving videos
- 👎 Waste of time
- 👎 Not able to send videos
- 👎 Requires two connections on the same WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Videos not saving one by one
- App gets stuck after choosing video
- Unable to close ads
- App will not work on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Ability to get AnyShare for PC


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Transfer free?

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

### Is AnyShare free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Data Transfer or AnyShare?

AnyShare is rated higher. Data Transfer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while AnyShare averages 4.2 from 297 ratings.

### Do Data Transfer or AnyShare have ads?

AnyShare shows ads; Data Transfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Data Transfer or AnyShare?

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, and AnyShare every 2 months. Most recently, Data Transfer was updated on October 27, 2026 and AnyShare on October 27, 2026.

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