# SHAREit vs Smart Switch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Switch at none against SHAREit's 13. Smart Switch also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 28%). SHAREit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, 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. Smart Switch asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHAREit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHAREit has 150K ratings behind it against 733, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of SHAREit's written reviews are positive against 52% of Smart Switch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Switch every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAREit | Smart Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120/reviews)** | [4.2 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switch-phone-clone/id6474012823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 733 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHAREit Technologies Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/976567949) | [晓珍 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673886500) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAREit

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### Smart Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switch-phone-clone/id6474012823)

Easily and securely transfer all your important data, including contacts, apps, photos, and videos, from your old phone to a new one. This tool simplifies cross-system transfers with multiple connection options and allows you to preview content before and after migration.

**Highlights:** One-click fast data migration, Transfer contacts, apps, photos, videos, QR code, hotspot, or Wi-Fi connection, Preview transferred content, Contact cleanup feature

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast data transfer
- 💡 Useful for sharing photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔌 App not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to transfer data
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reliability
- Reduce intrusive ads
- Add more device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAREit free?

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

### Is Smart Switch free?

Smart Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHAREit or Smart Switch?

SHAREit is rated higher. SHAREit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Smart Switch averages 4.2 from 733 ratings.

### Do SHAREit or Smart Switch have ads?

Both SHAREit and Smart Switch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHAREit or Smart Switch?

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Switch every 16 months. Most recently, SHAREit was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smart Switch on September 22, 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.*