Comparison

Files Transfer vs CrossTransfer

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

Head to head
About

Files Transfer

Features
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File moving is a file transfer software launched by our company. Supports mutual transfer of files, pictures, videos, etc. between devices for data transmission under the same WiFi environment and stored in the user’s own mobile phone, which greatly protects the user’s privacy. The product interface is clear and concise, and the volume is very small, almost not occupied. Hard disk capacity, low memory consumption, super streamlined! [Subscription terms & cancellation of automatic renewal] Subscription terms: 1. After a successful subscription, you can use all paid functions and privileges. 2. After the free trial ends for 3 days, your subscription will be automatically renewed. 3. If you want to cancel, please turn off automatic renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. 4. How to cancel: Click "Set up iTune Store and App Store"-"Apple ID"-"View Apple ID"-"Subscription" to cancel the automatic renewal membership subscription for your APP. 5. Subscription fee: It will be charged through the payment channel bound to your iTunes account. Click the button on the page to agree to our 【terms of use】 https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRkl6WXlnelRTVWdJ 【Privacy Policy】 https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRmFJc2hwSFhjYWJZ

About

CrossTransfer

Features
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Your vacation photos are on your phone. Your presentation is on your computer. Bring them together with CrossTransfer: send files directly between nearby devices on the same Wi-Fi or local network. MAKE EVERYDAY SHARING EASIER • Move photos, videos, documents, folders, and text between phones, tablets, and computers. • Find nearby devices and choose what to send. • Save received files to a location you select. • Follow migration progress and review completed and unfinished items. • Retry unfinished migration items after reconnecting compatible devices. YOUR NETWORK, YOUR FILES File transfers travel over your local network without uploading them to a cloud transfer service. Use CrossTransfer for a quick handoff at home, a document at work, or files for your next project. GET CONNECTED Install CrossTransfer on both devices, connect them to the same network, and confirm the receiving device. Keep the app available during transfers. Migration features require compatible versions on both ends; speed and available data types depend on your devices, network, and permissions.

Screenshots

Files Transfer4 screens
CrossTransfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrossTransfer at none against Files Transfer's 2. CrossTransfer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Files Transfer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads 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. Files Transfer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CrossTransfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Transfer ships an update every 8 months, CrossTransfer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Files Transfer versus CrossTransfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles TransferCrossTransfer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鹏宇 王平 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Files Transfer

Subscriptions2
  • Files Transfer Subscriptions$3.997 Days
  • 文件搬家年订阅3 Days trial$98.991 Year
None

CrossTransfer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files Transfer free?
Files Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossTransfer free?
CrossTransfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Files Transfer or CrossTransfer have ads?
Neither Files Transfer nor CrossTransfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files Transfer or CrossTransfer?
Files Transfer ships an update every 8 months, and CrossTransfer every 2 months. Most recently, Files Transfer was updated on November 7, 2026 and CrossTransfer on November 8, 2026.

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