Comparison

Transfer vs File Sharing.

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

Head to head
About

Transfer

Easily move files between iOS devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Supports various file formats, including documents, photos, videos, and contacts. Preview common document types directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Cross-device file transfer
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Supports photos, videos, and contacts
  • Document preview for common formats
  • iTunes file sharing integration
  • Add files via email
Features
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Transfer Transfer is the quickest and easiest way to move all files from iOS device to another iOS device, with style. Put what you want to send on the Transfer table, connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and flick it off-screen where you want it to go! You can add files to Transfer Table: 1.By tapping + icon (adds photos and video, contacts, and all objects that are in the device clipboard). 2.Via iTunes file sharing. 3.Via email. You can add all files whit all formats that existing in the computer world. The Transfer moves all kind of files to another iOS device. The Transfer can preview most common document files such as: xls, xlsx, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, key, numbers, pages, pdf, … photos, videos, contacts, …

About

File Sharing.

Easily share any type of file, including videos, photos, music, and documents, offline and without using mobile data. Transfer files between devices quickly, regardless of size or type, anytime and anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline file sharing
  • Share any file type
  • No data usage required
  • Unlimited file size transfer
  • Transfer history management
  • Device-to-device sharing
Features
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Offline Share any type of files (videos, photos , music , office , documents etc.) in any places at any time, without using mobile data. You can transfer files to friends mobile anywhere and anytime .No limit for file type or size. No matter how big , Shareit can complete the file share as fast as possible. Share me files from device to device without Internet . File Transfer, Sharing enjoy unlimited data sharing totally Free. Shareall Main Feature: - Data is not enough? Just Pick Files and no data needed to transfer - Transfer history and received files can be easily found and managed - No network restriction, Share files whenever & wherever! - Send anywhere large files without limitation

Screenshots

Transfer3 screens
File Sharing.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transfer at 4.2 against File Sharing.'s 2.0. Transfer also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). File Sharing.'s advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 34 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Transfer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transfer has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Transfer's written reviews are positive against 67% of File Sharing.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transfer ships an update every 34 months, File Sharing. every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Transfer versus File Sharing.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransferFile Sharing.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarzad RashvandDixit Rathod

Customer experience

Transfer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

File Sharing.

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Transfer

No in-app purchases

None

File Sharing.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transfer free?
Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Sharing. free?
File Sharing. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transfer or File Sharing.?
Transfer is rated higher. Transfer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while File Sharing. averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Transfer or File Sharing. have ads?
Neither Transfer nor File Sharing. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transfer or File Sharing.?
Transfer ships an update every 34 months, and File Sharing. every 6 months. Most recently, Transfer was updated on October 23, 2026 and File Sharing. on October 16, 2026.

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