# WeTransfer vs Quick Share

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeTransfer at 63% against Quick Share's 0%. WeTransfer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Quick Share's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeTransfer sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Quick Share sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeTransfer has 78K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of WeTransfer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Quick Share's.

WeTransfer ships an update every 5 days, Quick Share every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeTransfer | Quick Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wetransfer-transfer-files/id1569379048/reviews)** | [3.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-share-file-transfer/id6596758222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 876 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wetransfer B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/485103881) | [Karthik Bakshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619331185) |

## What reviewers say

### WeTransfer

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Productivity, #64 Top Free · Productivity, #160 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 (19)**

| 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 |
| Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | 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 |
| Premium - Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Transfer plan - Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Ultimate - Yearly | $179.00 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $229.00 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $229.99 | per year |

**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


### Quick Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-share-file-transfer/id6596758222)

Effortlessly transfer photos, videos, music, contacts, and any files with this app. It offers blazing-fast speeds, robust security, and an intuitive interface for seamless sharing across devices. Organize your shared content with ease and enjoy unlimited sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Universal file sharing, Ultra-fast transfer speeds, Advanced security measures, User-friendly interface, Content organization, Unlimited sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Year | $4.99 | per year |
| LifeTime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeTransfer free?

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

### Is Quick Share free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeTransfer or Quick Share?

WeTransfer is rated higher. WeTransfer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Quick Share averages 3.9 from 38 ratings.

### Do WeTransfer or Quick Share have ads?

Quick Share shows ads; WeTransfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeTransfer or Quick Share?

WeTransfer ships an update every 5 days, and Quick Share every 11 months. Most recently, WeTransfer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Quick Share on September 7, 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.*