# iTransfer vs AppAtlas Explorer

The clearest difference is update cadence: AppAtlas Explorer at every 4 days against iTransfer's every 4 months. iTransfer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AppAtlas Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, AppAtlas Explorer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTransfer | AppAtlas Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **214** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [YUTAKA MIMURA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865174244) |

## 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


### AppAtlas Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appatlas-explorer/id6760437100)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppAtlas ExplorerPro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Development (Small) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Development (Large) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTransfer free?

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

### Is AppAtlas Explorer free?

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

### Do iTransfer or AppAtlas Explorer have ads?

Both iTransfer and AppAtlas Explorer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTransfer or AppAtlas Explorer?

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and AppAtlas Explorer every 4 days. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on October 22, 2026 and AppAtlas Explorer on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*