# Arc vs ShareMe

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | ShareMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-seamless-file-transfer/id1608323179/reviews)** | [4.3 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareme-file-sharing/id6599845869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 179 | **411** |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aneesh Hegde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608323181) | [Rambhaben Usadadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760684740) |

## 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 |


### ShareMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareme-file-sharing/id6599845869)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Super functionality
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working on iOS without VPN
- 🐛 Different interface on iOS vs Android
- 🐛 Android version asks for barcode
- 🐛 Cannot share files
- 🐛 Indian scammer

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Improve iOS experience
- Standardize interface across platforms
- Fix file sharing issues
- Reduce ads


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*