# iTransfer vs The FileTransfer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The FileTransfer at none against iTransfer's 1. The FileTransfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). iTransfer's advantage is ratings volume (215 vs 4). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The FileTransfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for iTransfer against 4.0 for The FileTransfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTransfer has 215 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, The FileTransfer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTransfer | The FileTransfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-filetransfer/id1539368167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Beijing Guanshanjiyue Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529418265) |

## What reviewers say

### iTransfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy file transfers
- 👍 Useful for managing files
- 🔒 SFTP support
- 💡 Allows music/photo uploads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 👎 Limited free version
- 👎 Aggressive upgrade prompts
- 👎 Difficult to use interface

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### The FileTransfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-filetransfer/id1539368167)

Easily share photos, videos, and documents between your computer and iOS device. Simply open a browser on your computer, navigate to the provided URL, and drag or upload files for a seamless transfer.

**Highlights:** Share photos, videos, and documents, Transfer between computer and iOS device, Web browser interface, Drag and drop file upload, Wireless transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTransfer free?

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

### Is The FileTransfer free?

The FileTransfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTransfer or The FileTransfer?

iTransfer is rated higher. iTransfer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while The FileTransfer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iTransfer or The FileTransfer have ads?

iTransfer shows ads; The FileTransfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTransfer or The FileTransfer?

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and The FileTransfer every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on October 24, 2026 and The FileTransfer on October 24, 2026.

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