Comparison

W vs ShareByLight File Transfer

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

Head to head
About

W

Features
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W-Cloud is the new app to monitor and control Western CO.’s storage systems. Main Features: -Plant List -Plant dashboard -Energy consumption and production reports -Push blackout/low battery notifications.

About

ShareByLight File Transfer

Features
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ShareByLight moves files from one device to another using only the screen and camera. What it’s for β€’ Pass a file when you don’t want (or can’t use) Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, between air gapped devices β€’ Share between iPhone, iPad, and Mac without a network β€’ Keep the transfer offline and local to the devices in front of you How it works 1. On one device, choose a file and start the stream 2. On the other device, open Receive and point the camera at the screen 3. When the transfer finishes, save the file Features β€’ Send and receive on the same app β€’ Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac β€’ Optional password protection for the file β€’ Clear progress while the transfer runs β€’ Free: one direction and small files β€’ Pro: both directions and larger files Tips for a smooth transfer β€’ Max brightness on the sending screen β€’ Hold steady and fill the frame β€’ Reduce glare and strong backlight No account required. No cloud. Data moves as light between the devices you choose.

Screenshots

W4 screens
ShareByLight File Transfer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: W at none against ShareByLight File Transfer's 1. W also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ShareByLight File Transfer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ShareByLight File Transfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. W asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

W ships an update every 3 months, ShareByLight File Transfer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
W versus ShareByLight File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWShareByLight File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWestern Co. S.r.l.Dragos Roua

In-app purchases

None

W

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShareByLight File Transfer

One-time1
  • ShareByLight Pro$5.99

Questions

Is W free?
W is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShareByLight File Transfer free?
ShareByLight File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do W or ShareByLight File Transfer have ads?
Neither W nor ShareByLight File Transfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, W or ShareByLight File Transfer?
W ships an update every 3 months, and ShareByLight File Transfer every 2 weeks. Most recently, W was updated on October 1, 2026 and ShareByLight File Transfer on October 10, 2026.

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