# SHAREit vs Best VPN Proxy AppVPN

The clearest difference is ads: Best VPN Proxy AppVPN at none against SHAREit's shown. Best VPN Proxy AppVPN also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 27%). SHAREit's advantage is chart position (#105 vs unranked) and ratings volume (151K vs 33K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHAREit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Best VPN Proxy AppVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SHAREit against 4.5 for Best VPN Proxy AppVPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of SHAREit's written reviews are positive against 61% of Best VPN Proxy AppVPN's.

SHAREit ships an update fortnightly, Best VPN Proxy AppVPN every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAREit | Best VPN Proxy AppVPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (151K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120/reviews)** | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-vpn-proxy-appvpn/id1004216430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SHAREit Technologies Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/976567949) | [ARCNICE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815049563) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAREit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily transfer files, photos, and videos between devices at high speeds without using mobile data. This app also offers tools to clean your phone's storage, manage files, compress videos, and clone your phone when switching devices.

**Highlights:** Fast file transfer (200x Bluetooth speed), Data-free sharing (offline & online), Cross-platform file transfer, Phone cleaner (junk files, cache), Duplicate photo cleaner, Video compression (up to 80% space saving), Phone clone for data migration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHAREit Premium | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| SHAREit Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| SHAREit Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHAREit Premium | $2.49 | per month |
| SHAREit Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| SHAREit Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| SHAREit Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| SHAREit Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| SHAREit AI Pic | $0.29 | one-time |
| Premium Account | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast file transfer
- 💡 Useful for sharing files between devices
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Excessive ads and notifications
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to transfer files/apps
- Incompatibility issues with iOS 11
- Folders not showing up in Files app
- Music player crashing when phone is locked

**Requested features**

- Add ability to send apps
- Improve music player functionality
- Add option to rename/organize transferred files
- Provide a paid ad-free version


### Best VPN Proxy AppVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-vpn-proxy-appvpn/id1004216430)

Secure your online activity with a single tap. This app encrypts your traffic, protects you on public Wi-Fi, and hides your IP address without requiring registration. Choose from servers worldwide or let it automatically select the best connection.

**Highlights:** One-tap connection, No sign-up required, Encrypts traffic, Protects on public Wi-Fi, Hides IP address, Servers worldwide, Flexible protocols

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 High data consumption
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance
- 💤 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with certain apps
- Unreliable server connections
- Sudden disconnections

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved server selection
- Compatibility with older devices
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAREit free?

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

### Is Best VPN Proxy AppVPN free?

Best VPN Proxy AppVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SHAREit or Best VPN Proxy AppVPN?

SHAREit is rated higher. SHAREit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 151K ratings, while Best VPN Proxy AppVPN averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

### Do SHAREit or Best VPN Proxy AppVPN have ads?

SHAREit shows ads; Best VPN Proxy AppVPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHAREit or Best VPN Proxy AppVPN?

SHAREit ships an update fortnightly, and Best VPN Proxy AppVPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, SHAREit was updated on November 12, 2026 and Best VPN Proxy AppVPN on November 12, 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.*