# SHAREit vs Copy My Data

The clearest difference is ads: Copy My Data at none against SHAREit's shown. Copy My Data also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). SHAREit's advantage is ratings volume (150K vs 5) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Copy My Data sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy My Data holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHAREit has 150K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, Copy My Data daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAREit | Copy My Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-secure-folder/id6593665810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHAREit Technologies Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/976567949) | [Huong Thuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760079002) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAREit

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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 My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-secure-folder/id6593665810)

Securely store files, media, and notes with a passcode. Import content easily via various methods and manage your digital life with an intuitive interface. Offers an advanced notes feature for capturing thoughts and memories.

**Highlights:** Secure passcode protection, Multiple import methods, Advanced notes feature, Intuitive file management, Privacy-focused storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAREit free?

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

### Is Copy My Data free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHAREit or Copy My Data?

Copy My Data is rated higher. SHAREit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Copy My Data averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do SHAREit or Copy My Data have ads?

SHAREit shows ads; Copy My Data does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHAREit or Copy My Data?

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Copy My Data daily. Most recently, SHAREit was updated on September 29, 2026 and Copy My Data on August 14, 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.*