# iTransfer vs Total files

The clearest difference is rating: Total files at 4.7 against iTransfer's 4.1. Total files also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (135K vs 214). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Total files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total files has 135K ratings behind it against 214, 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 61% of Total files's.

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, Total files every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTransfer | Total files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200/reviews) | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 214 | **135K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) |

## 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


### Total files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579)

This app acts as a unified file manager for your device, integrating multiple cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud. It allows for easy file management, a powerful PDF reader with annotation tools, and advanced search capabilities across all linked accounts and local storage.

**Highlights:** Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud), iOS Files app integration, Virtual folders for organizing files, Spotlight indexing for quick search, PDF reader with annotation and shape recognition, Compression and decompression (zip), PIN protection for folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAd & Premium features | $4.99 | per month |
| NoAd & Premium features | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| NoAd & Premium features | $24.99 | per year |
| Full version upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Amazing file manager and music player
- 🚀 Reliable, fast, and efficient
- 👍 Convenient for offline music/video access
- 👍 Useful features like playlists and advanced search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and paid upgrades
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 🔨 Degraded functionality compared to previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Download issues and lost progress
- Inconsistent behavior across device types
- Broken features (e.g. unable to open videos)

**Requested features**

- Shuffle and repeat playlist functionality
- Ability to edit song metadata (tags, album art)
- Improved browser and download management
- Better integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTransfer free?

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

### Is Total files free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTransfer or Total files?

Total files is rated higher. iTransfer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Total files averages 4.7 from 135K ratings.

### Do iTransfer or Total files have ads?

Both iTransfer and Total files show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTransfer or Total files?

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and Total files every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Total files on September 25, 2026.

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