Comparison

Arc vs ShareMe

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

Head to head
About

Arc

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
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Transfer files instantly to any device, anywhere in the world. Send large files with just two taps — all with no ads. FEATURES: - Send to any phone, laptop, or PC. Supported on all platforms and devices. - Transfer wirelessly, whether you're on the same Wi-Fi or connecting over the internet. No need for a shared Wi-Fi — Arc adapts to your needs to copy data and send files. - Blazing fast speed of up to 40 MB/s (320 Mbps). - Send large files – there is no limit on the size of files you can send. Send photos, videos, music, documents, and more. - Need to send files to a friend? Just ask them to install Arc, put in their email, and you're good to go. - Safe, secure, and encrypted with industry-standard peer-to-peer DTLS encryption. - Beautiful UI, effortless UX. Enjoy an ad-free file transfer experience with no extra steps — just tap and send. Made in India! Get Arc for all your devices: https://arctransfer.co/download Support: Contact us at aneesh@arctransfer.co EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://arctransfer.co/privacy

About

ShareMe

Transfer any file type, of any size, quickly and securely to anyone, anywhere. This app offers lightning-fast speeds and robust file management tools for seamless collaboration. Experience effortless file sharing without cables or limitations.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast file transfers
  • Share any file type
  • Secure sharing with encryption
  • Easy file management
  • Offline access to shared files
Features
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Swiftly share files of any size with anyone, anywhere. ShareMe - File sharing is your go-to app for seamless file transfers. No cables, no limits. Send documents, photos, videos, and more in a flash. Enjoy blazing-fast speeds and secure sharing. Organise your files effortlessly with powerful management tools. Collaborate seamlessly with friends, family, or colleagues. Experience the future of file sharing with ShareMe - File sharing. Key Features: * Lightning-fast file transfers * Share any file type (docs, photos, videos, etc.) * Secure sharing with end-to-end encryption * Easy file management and organisation * Offline access to shared files Join the ShareMe - File sharing community today! * Link to Privacy Policy: https://fileflyfilesharingapp.blogspot.com/2024/08/privacy-policy.html
 * Link to Terms of use: https://fileflyfilesharingapp.blogspot.com/2024/08/terms-conditions.html

 * Link to EULA: https://fileflyfilesharingapp.blogspot.com/2024/08/end-user-license-agreement-agreement.html

Screenshots

Arc3 screens
ShareMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arc at every 2 days against ShareMe's every 3 weeks. ShareMe's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Arc sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ShareMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Arc against 4.3 for ShareMe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 179 and 411 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 35% of ShareMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arc ships an update every 2 days, ShareMe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arc versus ShareMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcShareMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (179 ratings) — better4.3 (411 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings179411 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAneesh HegdeRambhaben Usadadiya

Customer experience

Arc

All ratings175 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative55.6%

ShareMe

All ratings356 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.0%

Bugs and requests

Arc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ShareMe

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Does not work on iOS without VPN
  • Different interfaces on iOS and Android
  • Android version prompts for barcode
  • File sharing not functional
  • App does not launch
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  • Cannot detect other devices
  • Files sent are not found on the device
  • Excessive ads
  • Application is unusable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve iOS experience
  • Standardize interface across platforms
  • Fix file sharing issues
  • Reduce ads

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Arc

Subscriptions1
  • Arc Pro$1.991 Month
One-time6
  • Bronze Donation$0.99
  • Silver Donation$1.99
  • Gold Donation$2.99
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  • Arc Plus$3.99
  • Platinum Donation$4.99
  • Arc Pro Lifetime$7.99
1 purchases

ShareMe

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Arc free?
Arc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShareMe free?
ShareMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arc or ShareMe?
Arc is rated higher. Arc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while ShareMe averages 4.3 from 411 ratings.
Do Arc or ShareMe have ads?
Both Arc and ShareMe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arc or ShareMe?
Arc ships an update every 2 days, and ShareMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arc was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShareMe on November 8, 2026.

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