# FSharing vs File Transfer App

The clearest difference is ads: FSharing at none against File Transfer App's shown. FSharing also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). File Transfer App's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 884). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FSharing sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and File Transfer App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Transfer App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Transfer App has 5.2K ratings behind it against 884, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of FSharing's written reviews are positive against 73% of File Transfer App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FSharing ships an update weekly, File Transfer App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSharing | File Transfer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-app/id1233997232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 884 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10 | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngan Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/643152492) | [Evgeniy Shcherbinin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064903782) |

## What reviewers say

### FSharing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Downloader | Free | one-time |
| Photo Duplicate Cleaner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Optimizer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Converter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Media Converter | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Server stops unexpectedly
- Purchased features not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when transferring files

**Requested features**

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


### File Transfer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-app/id1233997232)

Easily share files between your iPhone, iPad, computer, and other devices over WiFi. Transfer photos, videos, and documents without needing to install anything on the receiving device. Manage your files, create ZIP archives, and even play music with an embedded player.

**Highlights:** WiFi file sharing, Web browser access, Direct iOS to iOS transfer, File manager, ZIP archive creation/extraction, Embedded music player, HEIC to JPG conversion

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfer
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for transferring large files
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected
- 👍 Excellent for transferring photos and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Potential battery drain during transfers
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional file format issues
- 🐛 Incomplete or failed transfers

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during file transfers
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Incorrect file format conversion
- Inability to resume interrupted transfers

**Requested features**

- Add option to select all files at once
- Improve file organization and browsing
- Integrate with more cloud storage services
- Provide more control over file naming and destination


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FSharing free?

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

### Is File Transfer App free?

File Transfer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FSharing or File Transfer App?

File Transfer App is rated higher. FSharing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while File Transfer App averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do FSharing or File Transfer App have ads?

File Transfer App shows ads; FSharing does not.

### Which is updated more often, FSharing or File Transfer App?

FSharing ships an update weekly, and File Transfer App every 2 months. Most recently, FSharing was updated on September 23, 2026 and File Transfer App on September 25, 2026.

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