Comparison

Files vs SHAREit Pro

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

Head to head
About

Files

This app provides a web browser to save documents for offline viewing on your device. It includes a robust file manager with viewers for various document types, a photo browser, PDF reader, and Dropbox integration.

Highlights
  • Web browser for offline viewing
  • Built-in file manager
  • Advanced PDF reader
  • Photo browser
  • Dropbox integration
  • File transfer via HTTP/FTP
  • Passcode lock
Features
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Files App (formerly known as Downloads Lite) features a Web browser that lets you save documents to your iPhone or iPod touch so that you can work with them offline. It has a built-in file manager, with robust viewer for all iOS supported document types, powerful photo browser, advanced PDF reader, full Dropbox support, and more. NOTE: This app does not support downloading of audio or video content. FEATURES √ Full portrait & landscape mode support √ Passcode lock √ Web browser - Provides a user experience very similar to Mobile Safari - Tabbed browsing - Tap and hold on an image to download it - Tap and hold to force download - Save web pages with images for offline viewing - Full screen mode - Bookmark manager - History support - Address bar auto-completion - HTTP basic authentication - Form-based authentication - Integrated Google or Yahoo! search - Ability to spoof browser's User-Agent string to display web pages like Firefox - Unified smart search field. Type a URL or search term in the unified smart search field, the browser automatically suggests the closest match to what you’re looking for. √ Download manager - Fast downloading speed - Supports resuming of interrupted downloads reliably - Live download progress bar and speed indicator - Active downloads badge number - Add arbitrary download link - Always download with correct filename √ File manager - Full screen document viewer that supports .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html and .rtf file formats - Folders support - Move, rename and delete files - Search by file name - Extract RAR archives - Unzip ZIP files - Remember document scroll position - Attempt to open file of unrecognized format - Import photos from camera roll √ Dropbox integration - Upload, download and manage files - Sync what you want, keep files on your device √ Advanced PDF viewer - Huge PDF files work flawlessly - Text search - Tap PDF links to jump across the file √ Photo viewer - Tap or swipe to move between images in a folder - Zoom in and out with pinch gesture - Ability to save images to photo album - Thumbnails view √ File transfer - Supports HTTP and FTP protocols - Supports iTunes USB File Sharing - Transfer files to and from computer in Wi-Fi network - Send files as email attachments (size under 15MB) √ Mobile Safari Integration - Bookmarklet for Mobile Safari that lets you open any link in Files app √ Multitasking - Background downloading √ Inter-app document interchange - Other apps can save their files to Files app (e.g. Email app can save attachments to Files app) √ Recovery Mode - If the browser caught in an endless loop of pop-up alerts, go to the iOS built-in "Settings" app, find "Files App", turn on "Recovery Mode", then force-quit and relaunch the app. Terms of Use: https://downloadsapp.info/terms Privacy Policy: https://downloadsapp.info/privacy

About

SHAREit Pro

This app is a cross-platform file transfer tool that allows users to share photos, videos, music, and files of any format without using mobile data. It offers speeds over 200 times faster than Bluetooth and includes features like a music player and a privacy vault.

Highlights
  • No ads
  • No internet required for transfers
  • Extremely fast file transfers
  • Integrated music player
  • Privacy vault for photos and videos
  • Cross-platform sharing
Features
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Free today with ‘App of the Day’. Transfer tool for sharing files without any mobile data, which is the choice of over 600 million users. SHAREit is a cross platform sharing tool which requires no mobile data. It’s over 200 times faster than Bluetooth. Share the photos, videos, audios and files of any formats with your friends at any time on your phone or computer. SHAREit Professional is the advanced SHAREit App. You will experience the purest form of SHAREit without ads by paying a tiny amount for this professional edition. Also, all new features developed by SHAREit team will first be available to experience in this edition. Features: [No ads] We provide you purest transfer experience without ads. [No need for internet] No need for a Wi-Fi network or a mobile data plan. Share at anytime and anywhere. [10 seconds to transfer a film] Over 200 times faster than Bluetooth. The fastest speed can exceed 20Mb/s. [Enjoy music] Enjoy the pleasant experience of listening music on SHAREit music player. [SHAREit Vault] Integrated tool for photos and videos helps you protect privacy. [Cross platform sharing] Transfer between laptops & mobiles of different kinds without obstacles. [Powerful functions] Support sending files of any format. No more cables or internet needed to transfer. Easily sharing between various devices. Site:http://www.ushareit.com/ Feedback:feedback_iOS@ushareit.com

Screenshots

Files4 screens
SHAREit Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Files at Free against SHAREit Pro's $2.99. Files also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (55% vs 30%). SHAREit Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads 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

Files is free to download; SHAREit Pro costs $2.99 up front. Files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SHAREit Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 30% of SHAREit Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 4 months, SHAREit Pro fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Files versus SHAREit Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesSHAREit Pro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better3.7 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better29.6% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better145
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHian Zin JongSHAREit Technologies Co. Ltd

Customer experience

Files

All ratings12,459 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews566 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative35.5%

SHAREit Pro

All ratings145 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral11.0%
Negative25.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral11.7%
Negative58.8%

User reviews

Files

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to collect content
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful for offline access
  • 🚀 Quick downloads
  • 👍 Reliable app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/glitches
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 💰 Subscription model issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

SHAREit Pro

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast file transfer speeds over local network
  • 💡 Innovative local WiFi transfer without cloud servers
  • 👍 User-friendly interface for file sharing
  • 🎵 Built-in music and media player
  • 📁 Support for multiple file types

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection failures between devices
  • ⏱️ No updates for years (last update 6+ years ago)
  • 📱 Poor iPad optimization and landscape mode support
  • 🔌 Fails to work with Android devices reliably
  • 💔 Pro version performs worse than free version

Bugs and requests

Files

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when opening images/videos
  • Download links not working
  • Restore purchases not functioning
  • App not opening on iOS 13+
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching tabs

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add equalizer
  • Improve search functionality
  • Enable background downloads
  • Integrate with native Files app
  • Add playlist management options
Show 1 more
  • Improve video playback controls

SHAREit Pro

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Transfer stuck at 0 bits/second
  • Files not appearing after transfer
  • Connection drops frequently
  • Cannot receive files from Android devices
  • App crashes on launch
Show 15 more
  • Screen display cut off on iPad Pro
  • Interface not rotating properly
  • Failed imports of video files
  • Music player causes device overheating
  • Battery drains rapidly during use
  • QR code scanning issues
  • Password authentication failures
  • Corrupted files during transfer
  • App freezes when connecting to PC
  • Files not visible in device storage after import
  • Transfer fails with large files
  • Incompatibility with iOS 13+ versions
  • Landscape mode not functioning
  • Half-screen display on iPad
  • Unresponsive UI elements

Requested features

16 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • App transfer capability between devices
  • Dark mode/theme option
  • File sorting and organization options
  • Batch file selection and transfer
Show 11 more
  • Music playlist management
  • Search functionality in file management
  • Folder creation and management
  • File renaming capability
  • Export to other apps (Photos, Files app)
  • Group photo selection
  • Album and artist organization in music player
  • Equalizer in music player
  • App lock feature
  • Google Drive integration
  • Improved music player with better controls

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Files

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$4.99
None

SHAREit Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SHAREit Pro free?
SHAREit Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Files or SHAREit Pro?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while SHAREit Pro averages 3.7 from 145 ratings.
Do Files or SHAREit Pro have ads?
Neither Files nor SHAREit Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or SHAREit Pro?
Files ships an update every 4 months, and SHAREit Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Files was updated on October 19, 2026 and SHAREit Pro on October 19, 2026.

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