Comparison

Zapya vs Zapya Go

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

Head to head
About

Zapya

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
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File sharing has never been simpler! Without the need of a cable or cellular data, you can share files from device to device for free with Zapya. Zapya allows you to seamlessly transfer massive files across multiple platforms with speeds up to 10MB/second or up to 260 pictures in a minute. Looking to quickly connect with someone nearby? With the support of GPS location, Zapya provides a fast and accurate way to find nearby devices. You can also shake your devices at the same time in order to connect. Zapya can support USB Backup and Restore on iPad. Another way to connect on Zapya is via QR Codes. You can generate a personalized QR code in order to share multiple files at once. Others just need to scan the QR code to have the files to instantly start downloading onto their phone. Without touching your keyboard, you can share files to others! If you have important files on your device that you do not want others to have access to, you can select and lock those files into a hidden folder. By doing this, the next time you go to share files with someone; they will not be able to see or access those files. Besides sharing files, you can chat offline with up to five other devices using Zapya. You can also move the phone log and photos from your old device to your new phone in a matter of minutes. Or if you want to take photos remotely, you can use the PeerCam feature and control the camera of a connected device with peer permission. If you like Zapya, please give us reviews and high ratings. Your support is much appreciated! If you experience any issues or have any suggestions, please send feedback to us within the app or contact: feedback@dewmobile.net. Disclaimer: This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.

About

Zapya Go

Easily share files with friends and manage your phone content. This app also features a private social platform where you can share photos and status updates with a select group, ensuring your moments are only seen by those you choose.

Highlights
  • Private social platform
  • Offline file sharing
  • QR code sharing
  • Group sharing
  • No login required
  • Manage phone contents
Features
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Stay connected and share with your close friends using Zapya Go. On top of being a convenient file sharing application, Zapya Go allows you to keep a low profile on its new completely private social platform. Zapya Go restricts strangers to send you friend requests and does not generate friend recommendations to you. Only those who you have shared files with before can add you as a friend on this new social platform. Whether it is posting funny photos or a status update, you can safely share with your private circle of friends on the Moments section on Zapya Go without strangers seeing your precious moments. Now you can be social on the same app that you use to share files, manage phone contents, and play games! Spotlight Features l No Login Required No personal information or other social media account is required to login and interact with your close friends on Zapya Go. You can stay anonymous and be in control of your data! l Offline Sharing You do not need to have an Internet connection in order to share files using Zapya Go. l QR Code Sharing Share and receive files easily with QR codes. l Group Sharing Join Group features allow you to easily share with multiple people. Keywords: Transfer files, group sharing, social media, private apps, shareit, zapya, zapya go, zpya, zapay

Screenshots

Zapya4 screens
Zapya Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zapya Go at none against Zapya's shown. Zapya Go also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Zapya's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Zapya against 4.5 for Zapya Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapya has 33K ratings behind it against 641, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Zapya's written reviews are positive against 31% of Zapya Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapya ships an update every 10 days, Zapya Go every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zapya versus Zapya Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapyaZapya Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings) — better4.5 (641 ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better641
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDewMobile, IncDewMobile, Inc

Customer experience

Zapya

All ratings33,330 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews784 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative30.9%

Zapya Go

All ratings630 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative60.4%

User reviews

Zapya

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Zapya Go

From 641 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable file transfer speeds
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💾 Effective file sharing between devices

Room to improve

  • 🌐 App defaults to Chinese language with no clear way to change it
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability during transfers
  • ❌ Poor connectivity and connection failures
  • 📱 Incompatibility issues between iOS and Android devices
  • 😤 Non-intuitive user interface and poor documentation

Bugs and requests

Zapya

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved video player functionality
  • Better support for music file transfers

Zapya Go

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App displays entirely in Chinese with no accessible language settings
  • App crashes frequently during file transfers
  • WiFi connection not recognized despite being connected
  • Transfer errors when sending files from iOS to Android
  • Photo transfer failures between iOS and Android (video transfers work)
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  • App hangs when tapping send button
  • Incorrect file counts displayed on receiving device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Default language setting to English or Spanish instead of Chinese
  • Clear language selection option in app settings
  • Improved stability and crash prevention
  • Better iOS to Android compatibility
  • Availability of main Zapya File Sharing app on App Store

In-app purchases

None

Zapya

No in-app purchases

None

Zapya Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zapya free?
Zapya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zapya Go free?
Zapya Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zapya or Zapya Go?
Zapya is rated higher. Zapya averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Zapya Go averages 4.5 from 641 ratings.
Do Zapya or Zapya Go have ads?
Zapya shows ads; Zapya Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Zapya or Zapya Go?
Zapya ships an update every 10 days, and Zapya Go every 2 months. Most recently, Zapya was updated on November 11, 2026 and Zapya Go on November 11, 2026.

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