# TransferNow vs Trace

The clearest difference is ads: TransferNow at none against Trace's shown. Trace's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TransferNow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TransferNow ships an update monthly, Trace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TransferNow | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transfernow-send-large-files/id1627938585/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **194** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Highsense SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627938587) | [Peter Healy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887058402) |

## What reviewers say

### TransferNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transfernow-send-large-files/id1627938585)

Easily send large files like photos, videos, and documents securely. Choose between free and premium options with varying transfer limits and file availability durations. Features include password protection, custom availability, and real-time notifications.

**Highlights:** Send large files up to 250 GB, Password protection for transfers, Customizable file availability duration, Real-time transfer notifications, No file compression, Encrypted data transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium – Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium – Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium – Annual | $89.99 | per year |


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-podcast-notes/id6760963638)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Trace Plus Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TransferNow free?

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

### Is Trace free?

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

### Do TransferNow or Trace have ads?

Trace shows ads; TransferNow does not.

### Which is updated more often, TransferNow or Trace?

TransferNow ships an update monthly, and Trace every 2 days. Most recently, TransferNow was updated on September 23, 2026 and Trace on September 10, 2026.

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