Comparison

Citrix Workspace vs ShareFile®

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

Head to head
About

Citrix Workspace

Access your company's SaaS, web apps, mobile apps, files, and virtual desktops from any device. Stay productive on the go with seamless access to your work environment, just as you would in the office. Requires company IT setup.

Highlights
  • Access SaaS and web apps
  • Access mobile apps
  • Access virtual apps and desktops
  • Access files
  • Work from any device
  • Report issues to IT
Features
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Citrix Workspace app lets you access your SaaS, web apps, mobile, virtual apps, files, and desktops to help you be as productive on the go as you are in the office. If your company uses Citrix, you have the freedom to work on your favourite device from wherever you are. Just ask your IT department how to get started. HOW TO USE CITRIX Workspace app 1. Open Citrix Workspace app and tap on Get Started. 2. Enter the Server or email address as instructed by Your IT Help Desk or system administrator. 3. Enter your User Name and Password. 4. Select the applications you want to use. 5. For adding multiple accounts, navigate to Settings and tap on Manage Accounts. 6. For Deleting/Editing Account already added navigate to Settings and tap on the Store. HOW TO REPORT AN ISSUE TO CITRIX - Please contact your company's IT support team before following these steps: Option 1 1. Open Citrix Workspace app and tap 'Settings' and then 'Report Issue'. 2. Click on Advanced, choose Location as File & Console, Log Level as Verbose, click on the back arrow. 3. Type in a description of the issue and click Share. Choose your Email app. This will generate a log file attached to the draft email. 4. Send the email to your company's IT support team. Option 2 1. In the App Store, go to Citrix Workspace 2. Tap 'Reviews' and then tap 'App Support' found at the bottom right of the screen. 3. This launches the Citrix support forum where you can review reported issues OR 4. To report issues, tap the menu icon and create an account first.

About

ShareFile®

Securely share, store, and manage business files from any device. Collaborate with colleagues, control access, and ensure data protection with customizable settings and remote wipe capabilities.

Highlights
  • Secure file sharing and storage
  • File syncing across devices
  • Customizable access permissions
  • Remote account wipe/lock
  • File editing capabilities
  • Secure file requests
Features
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ShareFile helps people exchange files easily, securely and professionally. Designed for business, ShareFile is a file manager that offers secure data sharing and storage, customizable usage and settings, award-winning customer service and tools that allow you to collaborate more easily and get your work done from any device — anytime, anywhere. With your ShareFile account and app, you can: Share -Access files and folders located in your ShareFile account. -Edit files located in your ShareFile account (not available on all plans, and O365 Licenses is required) -Download and upload files between your ShareFile account and mobile device. -Sync files in your ShareFile account from all of your devices. -Share or sync multiple files with multiple users at once. -Email files from your ShareFile account, mail or Gmail apps on your mobile device. -Request files and provide secure links for recipients to upload files to your ShareFile account. Manage -Set custom access permissions to files and folders for individual users. -Specify a passcode for additional protection for your ShareFile account. -Add users to existing folders in your ShareFile account. -Use your ShareFile account as a secure file manager. -Remotely wipe or lock your ShareFile account in the event of a lost or stolen mobile device. You can access data using corporate credentials, and IT administrators can control and audit access directly from the app. ShareFile will request access to device capabilities or data to enable advanced features, including: Contacts This allows ShareFile to let you choose co-workers among the contacts in your phone address book. Camera This allows ShareFile to let you capture a photo or video for upload. Microphone This allows ShareFile to let you record audio for upload. Photos and Media Library This allows ShareFile to let you choose photos and videos from your Library to upload.

Screenshots

Citrix Workspace3 screens
ShareFile®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Citrix Workspace at 4.3 against ShareFile®'s 3.4. Citrix Workspace also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 237). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Citrix Workspace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Citrix Workspace has 6.4K ratings behind it against 237, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Citrix Workspace's written reviews are positive against 36% of ShareFile®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Citrix Workspace ships an update monthly, ShareFile® every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Citrix Workspace versus ShareFile®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCitrix WorkspaceShareFile®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6.4K ratings) — better3.4 (237 ratings)
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews — better36.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K — better237
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCitrix Systems, Inc.Progress Software Corporation

Customer experience

Citrix Workspace

All ratings6,392 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative42.4%

ShareFile®

All ratings225 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative35.6%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative56.1%

User reviews

Citrix Workspace

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great on iPad
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🚀 Convenient remote access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Keyboard and mouse issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with new devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable login and authentication

ShareFile®

From 237 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Strong encryption and security features
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 📱 Seamless access across multiple devices
  • 👥 Excellent team collaboration capabilities
  • 📄 Good for document management and sharing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • ⚠️ Poor mobile app functionality compared to web
  • 🔄 Inconsistent file syncing between users
  • ❌ Limited upload capabilities on iOS
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times

Bugs and requests

Citrix Workspace

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor position issues when zoomed in
  • Keyboard shortcuts not working properly
  • Frequent disconnections and login failures
  • Incompatibility with iOS 13 and newer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full mouse and trackpad support
  • Improved keyboard integration
  • Better external display support
  • Microphone and camera access

ShareFile®

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when opening files
  • Login authentication failures and freezing
  • Files not displaying after upload
  • Insufficient memory errors on PDFs
  • App crashes during file syncing
Show 9 more
  • Download functionality not working
  • PDF viewing freezes after 3 pages
  • Outlook plugin intermittently fails
  • Cannot upload files despite reinstalling
  • App requires login screen after switching apps
  • HEIC format incompatibility with viewing
  • Excel file opening errors
  • Subdomain login issues after updates
  • Recurring 'are you a robot' verification loops

Requested features

15 requests
  • Multi-page document scanning to PDF
  • Background file uploading capability
  • Full-screen video playback on mobile
  • Sort files by date modified
  • Direct upload from iOS Files directory
Show 10 more
  • Better PDF editing tools with annotation
  • Integration with Microsoft Office apps
  • Landscape orientation support
  • Document scanning feature like Apple Notes
  • Ability to add/remove users within app
  • Improved Outlook plugin stability
  • Cloaked/masked file upload links
  • Better iOS Files app integration
  • Support for drag and drop functionality
  • Automatic HEIC to PDF conversion

In-app purchases

None

Citrix Workspace

No in-app purchases

None

ShareFile®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Citrix Workspace free?
Citrix Workspace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShareFile® free?
ShareFile® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Citrix Workspace or ShareFile®?
Citrix Workspace is rated higher. Citrix Workspace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while ShareFile® averages 3.4 from 237 ratings.
Do Citrix Workspace or ShareFile® have ads?
Neither Citrix Workspace nor ShareFile® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Citrix Workspace or ShareFile®?
Citrix Workspace ships an update monthly, and ShareFile® every 6 weeks. Most recently, Citrix Workspace was updated on September 22, 2026 and ShareFile® on September 23, 2026.

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