# Arc vs SendMe

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arc at every 2 days against SendMe's every 2 weeks. SendMe's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (556 vs 179). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arc sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SendMe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Arc against 4.3 for SendMe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 179 and 556 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 37% of SendMe's.

Arc ships an update every 2 days, SendMe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | SendMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-seamless-file-transfer/id1608323179/reviews)** | [4.3 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendme-file-sharing/id6479015630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 179 | **556** |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 104 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aneesh Hegde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608323181) | [Appstand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896677974) |

## What reviewers say

### Arc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-seamless-file-transfer/id1608323179)

Instantly send large files to any device globally, across all platforms. Enjoy blazing-fast, ad-free wireless transfers without needing a shared Wi-Fi connection. Securely share photos, videos, documents, and more with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Send to any phone, laptop, or PC, Wireless transfer over internet or Wi-Fi, Fast speeds up to 40 MB/s, Unlimited file size transfers, Secure and encrypted, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arc Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Bronze Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arc Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arc Pro Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### SendMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendme-file-sharing/id6479015630)

Transfer photos, videos, music, and documents between iOS and Android devices quickly and securely. This app enables cable-free, internet-free sharing, making it ideal for moving data between phones or backing up files.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform transfers (iOS to Android), Fast transfer speeds, Secure and private sharing, Share photos and videos, Send music and files, Offline sharing via Wi-Fi Direct

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yeatly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Does what it's supposed to
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Nice
- 👍 Top.!!!!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working at all
- 🐛 App is lagging
- 🐛 Time waste
- 🐛 Not connected to android
- 🐛 Ads every 20 seconds

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot send pictures or videos to Android phones
- App lagging
- App crashes automatically when sending large files
- QR code links to a different app
- No scanner option available

**Requested features**

- Select all button for photos/videos
- Clearer interface for iOS and Android users
- Improved file transfer reliability
- Option to scan for devices
- Easier transfer process between iOS and Android


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is SendMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arc or SendMe?

Arc is rated higher. Arc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while SendMe averages 4.3 from 556 ratings.

### Do Arc or SendMe have ads?

Both Arc and SendMe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arc or SendMe?

Arc ships an update every 2 days, and SendMe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arc was updated on October 24, 2026 and SendMe on October 30, 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.*