# SingleFile for Safari vs Transfer Assistant

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SingleFile for Safari at none against Transfer Assistant's 3. SingleFile for Safari also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (64 vs 4). Transfer Assistant's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transfer Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SingleFile for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transfer Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SingleFile for Safari has 64 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SingleFile for Safari's written reviews are positive against 100% of Transfer Assistant's.

SingleFile for Safari ships an update every 3 days, Transfer Assistant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SingleFile for Safari | Transfer Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singlefile-for-safari/id6444322545/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transfer-assistant/id6788221033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gildas Lormeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653845543) | [晖 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/878190315) |

## What reviewers say

### SingleFile for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singlefile-for-safari/id6444322545)

This extension saves entire webpages as a single HTML file, preserving layout, images, and links. It allows for offline access to web content, functioning like a digital snapshot. The process is initiated by clicking an extension button in the toolbar.

**Highlights:** Saves entire webpages as single HTML files, Preserves images, styling, frames, and fonts, Maintains original layout and links, Enables offline access to web content, One-click saving via extension toolbar, Option to cancel saving process

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Saves webpages as single HTML file
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Faithful to page elements
- ✅ Great for archiving
- 🔄 Works with Firefox and Safari

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misses some pictures
- 🐛 Causes Safari to freeze
- 🐛 Downloads disappear on iPhone
- 🐛 Files not showing up in Files app
- 🐛 Clunky PDF saving alternative

**Reported bugs**

- Downloads disappear on iPhone after a few weeks
- Files not showing up in Files app on iPhone after iOS update
- Safari freezes and causes system freezes
- Unable to break through "project covet"
- Error: Requested link does not exist

**Requested features**

- Support changing save location (e.g., iCloud)
- Improve application icon (dark mode, rounded rectangle)
- Nicier screen selection options


### Transfer Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transfer-assistant/id6788221033)

Effortlessly transfer files, photos, and videos between your iPhone and PC wirelessly. This app bypasses the need for PC software or cloud storage, offering a secure and high-speed peer-to-peer local network connection for seamless cross-platform sharing.

**Highlights:** Wireless iPhone to PC transfer, No PC software installation required, No file size or quantity limits, Private local network connection, Chat-style drag-and-drop interface, Automatic file archiving, Supports all mainstream formats

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Quarter Plan | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 1-Year Plan | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SingleFile for Safari free?

SingleFile for Safari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transfer Assistant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SingleFile for Safari or Transfer Assistant?

Transfer Assistant is rated higher. SingleFile for Safari averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Transfer Assistant averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SingleFile for Safari or Transfer Assistant have ads?

Neither SingleFile for Safari nor Transfer Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SingleFile for Safari or Transfer Assistant?

SingleFile for Safari ships an update every 3 days, and Transfer Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, SingleFile for Safari was updated on November 3, 2026 and Transfer Assistant on October 31, 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.*
