# SHAREit vs Share File：Smart Transfer Data

SHAREit and Share File：Smart Transfer Data both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 28% of SHAREit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Share File：Smart Transfer Data's. SHAREit also leads on ratings volume (150K vs 11) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHAREit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Share File：Smart Transfer Data sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SHAREit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHAREit has 150K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of SHAREit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Share File：Smart Transfer Data's.

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, Share File：Smart Transfer Data every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHAREit | Share File：Smart Transfer Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (150K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareit-transfer-share-files/id725215120/reviews)** | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-filesmart-transfer-data/id6744144039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **27.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 87 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) | [Fangzhou Interactive Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762463858) |

## What reviewers say

### SHAREit

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

**Currently charting:** #85 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


### Share File：Smart Transfer Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-filesmart-transfer-data/id6744144039)

Easily transfer files between devices with fast, secure, and cross-platform sharing. Features include a private space for sensitive data, a cleaner to free up storage, and file conversion tools.

**Highlights:** Fast, zero-data file transfer, Private space with encryption, Photo & video cleaner, Supports all file types, File conversion tool, Cross-platform compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHAREit free?

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

### Is Share File：Smart Transfer Data free?

Share File：Smart Transfer Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SHAREit or Share File：Smart Transfer Data?

SHAREit is rated higher. SHAREit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while Share File：Smart Transfer Data averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do SHAREit or Share File：Smart Transfer Data have ads?

Both SHAREit and Share File：Smart Transfer Data show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHAREit or Share File：Smart Transfer Data?

SHAREit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Share File：Smart Transfer Data every 10 days. Most recently, SHAREit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Share File：Smart Transfer Data on September 17, 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.*