# SHAREit vs Phone Clone

SHAREit and Phone Clone both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Phone Clone's written reviews are positive against 28% of SHAREit's. Phone Clone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). SHAREit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (150K vs 468). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SHAREit against 4.7 for Phone Clone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHAREit has 150K ratings behind it against 468, 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 65% of Phone Clone's.

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, Phone Clone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAREit | Phone Clone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120/reviews) | **[4.7 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-clone-smart-switch/id6443936319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 468 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SHAREit Technologies Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/976567949) | [俊杰 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634755293) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAREit

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

**Currently charting:** #62 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


### Phone Clone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-clone-smart-switch/id6443936319)

Effortlessly transfer all your data from an old phone to a new one. This app simplifies the process with wireless connections or QR code scanning, ensuring a fast, stable, and secure migration. Say goodbye to complicated data transfers and potential data loss.

**Highlights:** One-click data migration, Cross-system content transmission, QR code, hotspot, and Wi-Fi transfer, Direct content preview, No third-party equipment needed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAREit free?

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

### Is Phone Clone free?

Phone Clone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHAREit or Phone Clone?

Phone Clone is rated higher. SHAREit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Phone Clone averages 4.7 from 468 ratings.

### Do SHAREit or Phone Clone have ads?

Both SHAREit and Phone Clone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHAREit or Phone Clone?

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phone Clone every 3 months. Most recently, SHAREit was updated on September 27, 2026 and Phone Clone 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.*