Comparison

iTransfer vs ASUS File Transfer

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

Head to head
About

iTransfer

Securely transfer files between your device, cloud storage, and FTP servers. Manage, view, and share documents and photos with ease. Offers robust security features for business professionals.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, GoogleDrive)
  • FTP, FTPS, SFTP support
  • Private key authentication for SFTP
  • File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
  • View and play various file types
  • Email and print documents
  • Password protection
Features
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No. 1 App for file upload/download on iPhone/iPad! Most secure file download/upload tool for business and professional users. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers. 3. Upload/download files to/from DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 4. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 5. Email files. 6. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 7. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 8. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 9. Play photo slideshows. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.

About

ASUS File Transfer

Easily move files between your computer and smart device. Also, manage and sync files across various cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox.

Highlights
  • Transfer files between computer and device
  • Sync files across cloud services
  • Manage multiple cloud accounts
  • Support for ASUS WebStorage
  • Support for Google Drive
  • Support for Dropbox
Features
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1. Files Transfer allows you to transfer files between your computer and your smart device. 2. Cloud GO! allows you to control and sync your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive, and DropBox.

Screenshots

iTransfer4 screens
ASUS File Transfer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTransfer at 52% against ASUS File Transfer's 0%. iTransfer also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (215 vs 2). ASUS File Transfer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ASUS File Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTransfer has 215 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iTransfer's written reviews are positive against 0% of ASUS File Transfer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, ASUS File Transfer every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iTransfer versus ASUS File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTransferASUS File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (215 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationASUSTek

Customer experience

iTransfer

All ratings214 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.6%

ASUS File Transfer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

iTransfer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add SFTP/FTP servers
  • Uploads/downloads fail randomly
  • Incompatible with certain file types
  • Crashes when trying to access servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to edit server configurations
  • Background upload/download support
  • Improved file browsing and selection

ASUS File Transfer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTransfer

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

ASUS File Transfer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTransfer free?
iTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ASUS File Transfer free?
ASUS File Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTransfer or ASUS File Transfer?
iTransfer is rated higher. iTransfer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while ASUS File Transfer averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iTransfer or ASUS File Transfer have ads?
iTransfer shows ads; ASUS File Transfer does not.
Which is updated more often, iTransfer or ASUS File Transfer?
iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and ASUS File Transfer every 13 months. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on October 24, 2026 and ASUS File Transfer on October 24, 2026.

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