# SHAREit vs Resilio Sync

SHAREit and Resilio Sync both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Resilio Sync's written reviews are positive against 28% of SHAREit's. Resilio Sync also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11 vs 13.0). SHAREit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (150K vs 844). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHAREit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Resilio Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SHAREit against 4.5 for Resilio Sync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHAREit has 150K ratings behind it against 844, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of SHAREit's written reviews are positive against 78% of Resilio Sync's.

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, Resilio Sync every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAREit | Resilio Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120/reviews)** | [4.5 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resilio-sync/id1126282325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 844 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHAREit Technologies Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/976567949) | [Resilio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126282324) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAREit

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily share files, photos, and videos across devices at high speeds without using mobile data. This app also offers tools to clean your phone, manage files, compress videos, and clone your device to a new one.

**Highlights:** Fast file sharing, Data-free transfers, Cross-platform compatibility, Phone cleaner, Video compression, Music player, Phone cloning

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 | $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


### Resilio Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resilio-sync/id1126282325)

Securely transfer files and back up photos between your devices without using third-party servers. Enjoy unlimited storage and speed, with direct peer-to-peer transfers for privacy and efficiency. Supports all file types across various platforms.

**Highlights:** Private cloud creation, Secure direct file transfers, Unlimited storage and speed, Automatic camera backup, Cross-platform device support, Selective file syncing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable syncing
- 🔒 Secure private cloud solution
- 👍 Seamless cross-platform integration
- 💡 Selective sync for efficient storage management
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Lack of background sync on iOS
- 👎 Limited file management features within the app
- 👎 Outdated iOS integration, not optimized for newer versions

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior when removing folders
- Camera roll backup not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved iOS integration with Files app
- Background sync for camera roll backup
- Built-in media player and gallery view
- Ability to select and move multiple files at once


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAREit free?

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

### Is Resilio Sync free?

Resilio Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHAREit or Resilio Sync?

SHAREit is rated higher. SHAREit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Resilio Sync averages 4.5 from 844 ratings.

### Do SHAREit or Resilio Sync have ads?

Both SHAREit and Resilio Sync show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHAREit or Resilio Sync?

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Resilio Sync every 3 months. Most recently, SHAREit was updated on September 25, 2026 and Resilio Sync on September 20, 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.*