# SHAREit vs HaloVPN Pro

SHAREit and HaloVPN Pro both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of HaloVPN Pro's written reviews are positive against 27% of SHAREit's. HaloVPN Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). SHAREit's advantage is ratings volume (151K vs 19K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads 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 HaloVPN Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.6 for HaloVPN Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHAREit has 151K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of SHAREit's written reviews are positive against 78% of HaloVPN Pro's.

SHAREit ships an update fortnightly, HaloVPN Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAREit | HaloVPN Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (151K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120/reviews)** | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halovpn-pro-fast-vpn-proxy/id1541921405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | #150 |
| Size | 168 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHAREit Technologies Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/976567949) | [Halo Online Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495112321) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAREit

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

**Currently charting:** #66 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


### HaloVPN Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halovpn-pro-fast-vpn-proxy/id1541921405)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Access geo-restricted content and browse anonymously with this fast VPN proxy. It offers unlimited bandwidth and usage time, ensuring a secure and private online experience with a simple one-tap connection.

**Highlights:** Unrestricted content access, Anonymous browsing, Fast and reliable connection, Unlimited traffic and usage, One-tap connect, IP address masking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $58.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🌟 Great overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- App crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Automatic server selection
- More server locations
- Ability to bypass content restrictions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAREit free?

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

### Is HaloVPN Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHAREit or HaloVPN Pro?

SHAREit is rated higher. SHAREit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 151K ratings, while HaloVPN Pro averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do SHAREit or HaloVPN Pro have ads?

Both SHAREit and HaloVPN Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHAREit or HaloVPN Pro?

SHAREit ships an update fortnightly, and HaloVPN Pro every 5 days. Most recently, SHAREit was updated on November 8, 2026 and HaloVPN Pro on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SHAREit or HaloVPN Pro?

SHAREit currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and HaloVPN Pro at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*