Comparison

Carbonite Mobile vs StreetShare

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

Head to head
About

Carbonite Mobile

Access and protect your backed-up files, photos, and documents from your desktop or laptop directly from your mobile device. Securely store precious memories and important information, with the ability to view, share, and save content remotely. Enjoy peace of mind with automatic backups and quick restoration capabilities.

Highlights
  • Remote file access
  • Photo and document backup
  • File sharing
  • Save files to mobile
  • Preview backed-up content
  • Favorite important files
Features
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With the Carbonite app, you can easily access your files, photos and documents that you’ve backed up with Carbonite Safe® on your desktop or laptop. Protect your photos, files and important documents from disasters or accidents with Carbonite backup and restore. And now with the Carbonite app, you can remotely access everything you’ve backed up. You can easily view, share and save from your mobile device. Our quick restoration and automatic back up gives you the peace of mind that your precious memories and important documents are safe. Why families and individuals love the Carbonite app: • Easily share your backed up photos and documents • Access the files you have on your desktop • Preview what you’ve backed up to make finding things easy • Select favorites to easily access what’s important • Save files and photos directly to your phone This is the companion app that pairs with consumer Carbonite Safe® only.

About

StreetShare

Easily share any file type in person by generating a QR code. Recipients scan it with any device to download files instantly, without needing an account. Ideal for quick, direct file transfers.

Highlights
  • Share any file type (photos, videos, documents)
  • Generate QR codes for instant downloads
  • No app required for recipients
  • File expiration options
  • Batch file sharing
  • In-app subscription for expanded limits
Features
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StreetShare is the fastest way to share files with someone in person. • Pick any file - photo, video, PDF, document, archive • Show them a QR code • They scan and download. Done. How it works: 1. Open StreetShare and tap "Share a File" 2. Select one or more files (or take a photo on the spot) 3. Show the auto-generated QR code on your screen 4. The recipient scans with any phone - no app required on their end Built for moments where AirDrop is a no-go, email is overkill, and a chat app feels weird. Street photographers sharing portraits with subjects. Designers handing off mockups in person. Anyone passing a document to someone they just met. You stay in control: • Revoke any link and the page stops working. Re-enable it later if you change your mind - the file stays in your account. Free for everyone. • Every share link is unguessable and blocked from search engines. • Free files delete themselves 30 days after upload. Nothing lingers by default. Sign in your way: • Sign in with Apple, sign in with Google, or use an email address and password • Sign in with Apple works with Hide My Email - we never need your real address Free tier (everything you need to get started): • 50 MB per file • 1 GB total storage • Batches of up to 10 files under a single QR code • Files automatically expire 30 days after upload • Free account required (so you can manage and delete your own files) StreetShare Plus (in-app subscription): • 200 MB per file • 25 GB total storage • Batches of up to 50 files at once • Password-protect your shares - recipients enter a password before they can see a preview, a filename, or download anything. Tell them the password in person; it is never in the link. • Files do not expire while your subscription is active • $4.99/month or $29.99/year (about 50% off with the annual plan) • 7-day free trial for new subscribers Privacy: Every share link is unguessable and blocked from search engines. You can delete your account and all of your uploaded files at any time from in-app Settings. We don't sell your data, and recipient-side viewing requires no account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.streetshare.net/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.streetshare.net/legal/privacy StreetShare Plus is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99/month or $29.99/year. A 7-day free trial is available to new subscribers and converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled before it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Carbonite Mobile4 screens
StreetShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StreetShare at 100% against Carbonite Mobile's 37%. StreetShare also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Carbonite Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. StreetShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Carbonite Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StreetShare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carbonite Mobile has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Carbonite Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of StreetShare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carbonite Mobile ships an update every 3 months, StreetShare every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Carbonite Mobile versus StreetShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarbonite MobileStreetShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen Text Inc.Neil David Howard Jr.

Customer experience

Carbonite Mobile

All ratings1,109 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative54.2%

StreetShare

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Carbonite Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when browsing folders
  • Unable to log in or access files
  • Slow loading and performance issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Improve file previewing capabilities
  • Implement passcode/biometric security
  • Optimize for larger screens (iPad)

StreetShare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Carbonite Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StreetShare

Subscriptions2
  • StreetShare Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • StreetShare Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Carbonite Mobile free?
Carbonite Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreetShare free?
StreetShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Carbonite Mobile or StreetShare?
StreetShare is rated higher. Carbonite Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while StreetShare averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Carbonite Mobile or StreetShare have ads?
Neither Carbonite Mobile nor StreetShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carbonite Mobile or StreetShare?
Carbonite Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and StreetShare every 6 weeks. Most recently, Carbonite Mobile was updated on October 23, 2026 and StreetShare on October 16, 2026.

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