# Zapya vs Prefix App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapya at none against Prefix App's 2. Zapya also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 3) and review sentiment (62% vs 37%). Prefix App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prefix App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Zapya asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prefix App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapya has 33K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Zapya's written reviews are positive against 37% of Prefix App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zapya ships an update every 10 days, Prefix App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zapya | Prefix App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapya-file-sharing/id576309271/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prefix-app-new/id1140903469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DewMobile, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/576309274) | [Alain Lima](https://appshunter.io/developer/789421888) |

## What reviewers say

### Zapya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapya-file-sharing/id576309271)

Share files between devices wirelessly and quickly, even large amounts of data. Connect with nearby users via GPS or QR codes. Secure your private files and chat offline with friends.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer, Cross-platform sharing, Fast transfer speeds, Nearby device discovery (GPS), QR code sharing, Hidden folder for private files, Offline chat, Remote camera control (PeerCam)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast file transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for bridging iOS and non-Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤖 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on startup
- Unable to connect to PC or other devices
- Transferred files have unknown extensions
- Unexpected folder creation in photo albums

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved video player functionality
- Better support for music file transfers


### Prefix App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prefix-app-new/id1140903469)

Easily add prefixes to phone numbers without altering your contacts. Ideal for business users, it offers extensive customization for prefixes and your address book. Includes Siri and Apple Watch support for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Add prefixes without editing contacts, Multiple customizable prefixes, Full and customizable address book, Recent calls list, Siri support, Today widget and Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call from Apple Watch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zapya free?

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

### Is Prefix App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zapya or Prefix App?

Prefix App is rated higher. Zapya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Prefix App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Zapya or Prefix App have ads?

Both Zapya and Prefix App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zapya or Prefix App?

Zapya ships an update every 10 days, and Prefix App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zapya was updated on November 10, 2026 and Prefix App on November 4, 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.*