Comparison

FSharing vs Resilio Sync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FSharing

This app is a versatile file manager for iOS that allows seamless file transfers between your device and PC/laptops without cables. It also integrates cloud storage and remote servers, offering robust file organization and playback capabilities.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer to PC/laptops
  • SMB/CIFS protocol support
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Remote server access (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV)
  • Built-in music and video player
  • ZIP file creation and extraction
  • File sharing via Wi-Fi/hotspot
Features
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FSharing is a unique and exclusive file manager for iOS devices, It's the first app on the App Store to give you flexibilities to transfer files from iOS devices to PC, laptops and vice versa easily. It overcomes the complexities when you want to transfer files with iOS devices, It achieves this flexibility by employing the popular file transfer protocol SMB/CIFS that's is available in most popular operating systems. FSharing changes the way users normally use to transfer files with iOS devices, it removes USB cable completely, with this app installed on devices you don't need to use USB cable any more. FSharing turns your iOS devices into a Wi-Fi shared drive, make it visible and accessible from your local network. Other devices can discover and access it, transfer files is extremely fast. FSharing is a powerful file manager, a unified UI help you easily manage your files offline (on device) or online (cloud or remote drives), manage files in the same way when you access your local files, cloud drives (Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box) or remote drives (Windows SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV). FSharing has a powerful music player and video player, they can play any music or video formats and supports streaming on any cloud servers. FSharing comes with add-ons, they provide more advanced functionalities. Each add-ons has a different role but they are deeply integrated with the app and they make FSharing more powerful. Let’s explore FSharing main features. FILE SHARING • Share files instantly with other devices via Wi-Fi or in the same hotspot • It doesn't require any third party apps installed on PC or laptops to transfer files • Share Photo Library • Share iPod Library • Share with Readonly mode that don't allow users to change files in your device • Share with Login Account that don't allow anonymous users to access your device • Sharing works in background • Automatically detect shared drives in local network ACCESS CLOUD SERVICES AND REMOTE SERVERS • Access popular remote servers FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and Windows SMB • Access popular cloud services Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box • Open files directly from cloud or remote servers without downloading them • Copy or move files or folders between cloud or remote servers directly • Show file thumbnails • Search for files and folders FILE MANAGER • Copy/Move/Rename/Delete files • Create ZIP files • Create and organize folders • Send emails with attachments • Export files to other apps • Copy or move files or folders to cloud services and remote servers (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Windows SMB) • Unzip many formats ZIP, 7Z, A, CPIO, TAR, ISO, XAR, SHAR, USTAR, RAR, CAB, JAR, RPM, GZ, BZ2, Z, XZ • Show file thumbnails • Search for files and folders • View in Grid or List modes • Sorting and Filtering MUSIC PLAYER • Play around 60 audio formats AAC, AIFF, AIF, AIFC, AU, FLAC, M4A, MP2, MP3, OGA, OGG, OPUS, TTA, WAV, WMA, WV, CAF, ADX, AC3, AMR, MMF, etc. • Play music in a playlist • Play music directly on clouds or remote servers • Play music in background • Play with shuttle and no shuttle modes VIDEO PLAYER • Play around 65 video formats MKV, FLV, VOB, OGV, GIF, AVI, MTS, M2TS, MOV, WMV, ASF, MP4, MPG, MPEG, M2V, MXF, SWF, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, TS, etc. • Play streaming videos on cloud servers • Play back and next videos IMAGE VIEWER • View around 70 image formats AAI, ART, AVS, BMP, CIN, CUR, DDS, DCX, DIB, DPX, FAX, FITS, FTS, G3, etc. • View images directly on clouds or remote servers DOCUMENT VIEWER • View PDF files • View Office documents • View text files • View other iOS compatible files WEB BROWSER AND DOWNLOADER • Surf web easily • Download files on the Internet • Save pages to PDF, WebArchive or HTML • Bookmark favorites sites • Download files in background

About

Resilio Sync

Securely transfer files and back up photos between your devices without using third-party servers. Enjoy unlimited storage and speed, with direct peer-to-peer transfers for privacy and efficiency. Supports all file types across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Private cloud creation
  • Secure direct file transfers
  • Unlimited storage and speed
  • Automatic camera backup
  • Cross-platform device support
  • Selective file syncing
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Sync is the best way to transfer files between your Mac, PC, NAS, and even server. Create your own private cloud. Connect devices and sync files securely without sending them on third-party servers. We don’t limit your speed or storage space: our technology works especially well with huge files. No storage limits • Sync as much data as you have on your hard drives. Automatic camera backup • Sync will back up photos and videos as soon as you take them. • You can then delete photos from your phone and save space. Direct transfers, no cloud • Your information is never stored on servers in the cloud, so nobody can access it without your permission. • Transfer files directly and fast using peer-to-peer technology (p2p). Any device and platform • Access folders and upload files to your tablet, PC, Mac, NAS, and even server. Supports all file types • Add photos, videos, music, docs, and PDFs from other apps to any of your synced folders. Save space • Selective Sync lets you save only the files you need. To get the best performance and to avoid running up your data charges while syncing folders, we recommend leaving the "Use Cellular Data" setting off. By downloading or using this app, you agree to the Terms of Use: (https://www.resilio.com/legal/terms-of-use), Privacy Policy (https://www.resilio.com/legal/privacy) and End User License Agreement (https://www.resilio.com/legal/eula-sync).

Screenshots

FSharing4 screens
Resilio Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resilio Sync at none against FSharing's 6. FSharing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FSharing sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Resilio Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FSharing against 4.5 for Resilio Sync. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 884 and 844 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of FSharing's written reviews are positive against 78% of Resilio Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FSharing ships an update weekly, Resilio Sync every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FSharing versus Resilio Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSharingResilio Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (884 ratings)4.5 (844 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews77.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings884 — better844
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10 — better11
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNgan TranResilio Inc.

Customer experience

FSharing

All ratings882 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative22.3%

Resilio Sync

All ratings844 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews606 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative14.0%

User reviews

FSharing

From 884 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and standalone
  • 🚀 Convenient file transfer via SMB
  • 👍 User-friendly app with all necessary features
  • 👍 Friendly and professional support
  • 🚀 Excellent file sharing app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional errors or issues with file transfers
  • 💰 Paid version required for some features
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and ads
  • 🐛 Inability to open certain file formats

Resilio Sync

From 844 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable syncing
  • 🔒 Secure private cloud solution
  • 👍 Seamless cross-platform integration
  • 💡 Selective sync for efficient storage management
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Lack of background sync on iOS
  • 👎 Limited file management features within the app
  • 👎 Outdated iOS integration, not optimized for newer versions

Bugs and requests

FSharing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Server stops unexpectedly
  • Purchased features not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior when transferring files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more file formats
  • Improve playlist management for music
  • Integrate with cloud storage services
  • Enhance file explorer functionality

Resilio Sync

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues after iOS updates
  • Inconsistent behavior when removing folders
  • Camera roll backup not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iOS integration with Files app
  • Background sync for camera roll backup
  • Built-in media player and gallery view
  • Ability to select and move multiple files at once

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FSharing

One-time6
  • Video DownloaderFree
  • Photo Duplicate Cleaner$2.99
  • Image Optimizer$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Image Converter$2.99
  • Media Converter$4.99
  • PRO Version$9.99
None

Resilio Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FSharing free?
FSharing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Resilio Sync free?
Resilio Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FSharing or Resilio Sync?
Resilio Sync is rated higher. FSharing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while Resilio Sync averages 4.5 from 844 ratings.
Do FSharing or Resilio Sync have ads?
Resilio Sync shows ads; FSharing does not.
Which is updated more often, FSharing or Resilio Sync?
FSharing ships an update weekly, and Resilio Sync every 3 months. Most recently, FSharing was updated on September 23, 2026 and Resilio Sync on September 20, 2026.

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