# Arc vs Quick Share

Arc and Quick Share both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 7% of Quick Share's. Arc also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Quick Share's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 175) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arc sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Quick Share sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quick Share holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Share has 2.6K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Arc's written reviews are positive against 7% of Quick Share's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Arc ships an update every 2 days, Quick Share every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arc | Quick Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-seamless-file-transfer/id1608323179/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-share-file-sharing/id6670400355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 175 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 6.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 104 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aneesh Hegde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608323181) | [Manisha Lodaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752467973) |

## 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 |


### Quick Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-share-file-sharing/id6670400355)

Effortlessly share photos, videos, documents, and more between devices with just a few taps. This app makes file transfers fast, secure, and incredibly easy, even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Instant file transfers, Cross-platform compatibility, Secure encrypted sharing, Offline file transfers, Simple and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year plan | $29.99 | per year |
| File subscribe | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to connect to devices
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and guidance
- 💸 Many ads and additional app downloads required
- 🤔 Complicated and difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to iPhone devices
- Incompatible with Android app

**Requested features**

- Better support for Windows computers
- Easier file sharing between phones and computers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arc free?

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

### Is Quick Share free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arc or Quick Share?

Quick Share is rated higher. Arc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Quick Share averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Arc or Quick Share have ads?

Both Arc and Quick Share show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arc or Quick Share?

Arc ships an update every 2 days, and Quick Share every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arc was updated on September 17, 2026 and Quick Share on September 24, 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.*