Comparison

fGet vs Transfer Assistant

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

Head to head
About

fGet

This app is a comprehensive file manager and browser that lets you view, organize, and manage all your files. It offers accelerated downloads, easy file sharing, archive extraction and compression, and even audio extraction from videos. A built-in web browser with ad-blocking enhances your file search experience.

Highlights
  • File management and organization
  • Accelerated multi-threaded downloads
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
  • Archive extraction (Zip, 7zip, Rar)
  • Audio extraction from video
  • In-app web browser with ad blocking
  • Background downloads
Features
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fGet is an all-around file manager offering: • View, organize and manage any file • Accelerated downloads with multiple threads (with the in-app browser or by URL) • Monitor background downloads with live activities • Easy file sharing with other devices over Wi-Fi • Extract archives: Zip, 7zip, Rar & more • Compress files into zip archives • Extract audio from video files • Fully featured in-app web browser to quickly search for files (with ads/pop-up blocking options) • Manage multiple downloads with pause/resume support • Fully compatible with iTunes file sharing and Files application • All features available for free with no limitations NOTE: In compliance with the App Store Guidelines this app does not allow downloading video or music content from unauthorized sources. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fget.penguinbitapps.com/page-1.html

About

Transfer Assistant

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
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Transfer Assistant|iPhone ↔ PC Wireless File Transfer. Tired of tangled USB cables, slow cloud storage speeds and file size limits of social apps? Designed exclusively for cross-platform transmission between iPhone and PC, Transfer Assistant requires no PC installation. You can transfer documents, photos, 4K videos, archives and texts at high speed simply via a browser, with secure and fast peer-to-peer local network connection. 3 Simple Steps for Instant Connection 1. Install and launch the app on your iPhone to generate a unique access link 2. Open any browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) on your PC device, enter the link and connect in 1 second 3. Share files, images and texts like instant messaging. All files from PC will be automatically saved to the exclusive folder without manual operation Core Features No PC Software Required: Works perfectly with only a browser, even on restricted office computers without administrator privileges No File Size/Quantity Limits: Transfer large files such as 1GB HD videos and oversized archives without restrictions Private Local Network Transfer: Peer-to-peer local transmission without third-party cloud servers. Encrypted sessions fully protect your data privacy Chat-Style Interaction: Drag-and-drop files, paste screenshots and send texts in real time with zero learning curve Automatic File Archiving: All transferred files are automatically categorized in a dedicated folder for one-click preview, sharing and export Full Format Compatibility: Supports all mainstream formats including PDF, Word, Excel, images, 4K videos and ZIP archives Ultra-Fast LAN Speed: Transfer speed up to 20–80MB/s. A 1GB video can be transferred in tens of seconds, far faster than Bluetooth, cloud storage and social apps Application Scenarios Office Workers: Transmit reports, whiteboard photos and documents cross-device for convenient on-the-go office work Students: Realize two-way transmission of papers and handwritten notes, completely replacing U-disks Content Creators: Transfer original iPhone HD footage to PC for lossless editing, and preview works on mobile quickly Daily Family Use: Batch back up photos without iCloud paid subscriptions, support one-click download for family computers Advantages Over Traditional Tools Compared with USB cables, Bluetooth, social apps and cloud storage, our tool requires no PC installation, has no file limits, supports automatic archiving and two-way text transmission, and adopts local encryption to balance convenience, speed and security. FAQ Is no PC software really required? Yes. Only a mainstream browser is needed, compatible with restricted office devices without administrator rights. Do iPhone and PC need the same WiFi? The same WiFi ensures optimal transmission speed. You can also enable your phone hotspot for connection if no shared network is available. Where are the transferred files saved? All files are automatically stored in the exclusive Transfer Assistant folder for preview and sharing at any time. Is the transmission secure? All transmissions are peer-to-peer without cloud uploads. Each session is independently encrypted and invalidated after closing, avoiding data leakage. Privacy Policy: https://transfer.mxcode.com/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

fGet4 screens
Transfer Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Transfer Assistant at none against fGet's shown. Transfer Assistant also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). fGet's advantage is ratings volume (993 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. fGet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transfer Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: fGet has 993 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of fGet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Transfer Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

fGet ships an update every 3 weeks, Transfer Assistant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
fGet versus Transfer Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfGetTransfer Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (993 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings993 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlfredo Spadafina晖 姚

Customer experience

fGet

All ratings993 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative26.2%

Transfer Assistant

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

fGet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Downloads failing, especially for large files
  • Incompatibility with some websites and file types
  • Crashes when clearing download history

Requested features

5 requests
  • Live download status updates
  • Batch download support
  • Full browser with developer tools
  • Torrent download support
  • Slow motion video playback

Transfer Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

fGet

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad-Free Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

Transfer Assistant

Subscriptions3
  • 1-Month Plan$4.991 Month
  • 1-Quarter Plan$12.993 Months
  • 1-Year Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is fGet free?
fGet 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, fGet or Transfer Assistant?
Transfer Assistant is rated higher. fGet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 993 ratings, while Transfer Assistant averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do fGet or Transfer Assistant have ads?
fGet shows ads; Transfer Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, fGet or Transfer Assistant?
fGet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Transfer Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, fGet was updated on October 27, 2026 and Transfer Assistant on October 25, 2026.

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