# SHAREit vs Copy data

SHAREit and Copy data both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Copy data's written reviews are positive against 28% of SHAREit's. SHAREit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (150K vs 180). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHAREit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Copy data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Copy data. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHAREit has 150K ratings behind it against 180, 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 62% of Copy data's.

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, Copy data every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAREit | Copy data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120/reviews) | **[4.7 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-data-device-switch/id1584786191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | **#84** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 12 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) | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAREit

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

**Currently charting:** #84 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


### Copy data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-data-device-switch/id1584786191)

Easily transfer contacts, calendar events, photos, and videos between devices when switching phones. This secure app works offline, ensuring your data stays private without internet uploads. Simply connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network to begin the transfer.

**Highlights:** Transfer contacts, Migrate calendar items, Move photos, Transfer videos, Offline data transfer, Secure local network transfer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAREit free?

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

### Is Copy data free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHAREit or Copy data?

Copy data is rated higher. SHAREit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Copy data averages 4.7 from 180 ratings.

### Do SHAREit or Copy data have ads?

Both SHAREit and Copy data show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHAREit or Copy data?

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Copy data every 3 months. Most recently, SHAREit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Copy data on September 21, 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.*