Comparison

WeTransfer vs Protekto

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

Head to head
About

WeTransfer

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
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WeTransfer is the simplest way to send (and receive) big files. Whether you’re at your desk or on the go, transfer up to 200 GB in one go. That’s about 2000 videos of your cat. Share photos and videos in their original format, including all the important EXIF metadata that originates from your camera. With WeTransfer, you can check the download status, forward, and delete transfers right from your phone. If you previously sent a transfer from your laptop, you can access the files and link in the app, so you can easily paste it into your favorite messaging app without needing to open your computer. Our Live Activity notifies you when a transfer finishes uploading, so you can multitask or play a quick game while sending huge files. Notifications let you know the minute you receive something so you can preview (or download) your files wherever you are. About us Having made our name in the game of quick and simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has grown into a collection of tools designed for and inspired by the creative process. Collect is the go-to app for saving and sharing inspiration in boards that organize your ideas. Portals makes it easy to request feedback on your in progress projects with Reviews that include asset markup and approval flows. WeTransfer is the original web platform, where creatives share their biggest files. Terms of Service: https://wetransfer.com/legal/terms Privacy policy: https://wetransfer.com/legal/privacy

About

Protekto

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Protekto is your personal App Lock Companion. Protekto helps you guard your focus, sleep, battery habits, and daily routines by locking distracting apps during the moments you choose. Whether you want to read before scrolling, finish a work session, protect your sleep hours, complete a to-do list, or move before opening distracting apps again, Protekto gives you gentle structure without making your phone feel stressful. Your App Store purchase includes every Protekto feature—no subscriptions or additional in-app purchases. No Subscriptions. No ads. Access to ALL Modes. Future Updates. Key features: • App protection with Screen Time Choose apps to guard during focus, reading, sleep, work, workout, battery, and to-do routines. • Battery protection habits Get helpful reminders when your battery is low, when it is time to charge, and when it is time to unplug based on your settings. • Reading Mode Lock selected apps while you complete your reading time. You can optionally connect reading apps as part of your routine. • Work or Study Mode Protect your focus during a timed session and celebrate when the session is complete. • Sleep Mode Guard selected apps during sleep hours and choose whether to unlock them when you wake up. • To-Do List Mode Lock distracting apps until your selected tasks are completed. • Step Count Mode Use step progress from Apple Health to unlock selected apps after reaching your step goal. • Smart mode priority When multiple protections are active, Protekto decides which lock screen message should appear based on your mode priority. • Emergency bypass Unlock protected apps when needed, with safeguards. • Insights and streaks See simple summaries of how Protekto helped you protect focus time, sleep time, routines, and battery habits. • Playful onboarding A friendly walkthrough helps you set up permissions, app locks, automations, and Protekto’s core features. Protekto is designed to feel encouraging, not punishing. It helps you create small boundaries around your phone so your attention, rest, movement, and battery habits are easier to protect. Important: Protekto uses Apple Screen Time APIs to help users select and shield apps. Workout Mode uses Apple Health step data only when you grant permission. Protekto does not provide medical advice and does not guarantee battery health improvement.

Screenshots

WeTransfer4 screens
Protekto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WeTransfer at Free against Protekto's $4.99. WeTransfer also leads on chart position (#14 vs unranked). Protekto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

WeTransfer is free to download; Protekto costs $4.99 up front. WeTransfer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Protekto asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeTransfer ships an update weekly, Protekto every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
WeTransfer versus Protekto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeTransferProtekto
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (80K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings80K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size868 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWetransfer B.V.Jethro Shy Gonzales

Bugs and requests

WeTransfer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Protekto

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WeTransfer

Subscriptions10
  • Starter - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Starter - Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Starter - Weekly$3.997 Days
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  • Starter - Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Weekly7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Monthly3 Months trial$21.991 Month
  • Transfer plan - Monthly$21.991 Month
None

Protekto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeTransfer free?
WeTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Protekto free?
Protekto costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WeTransfer or Protekto have ads?
Neither WeTransfer nor Protekto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeTransfer or Protekto?
WeTransfer ships an update weekly, and Protekto every 10 days. Most recently, WeTransfer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Protekto on October 25, 2026.

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