Comparison

Xender vs Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

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

Head to head
About

Xender

Instantly share files, photos, videos, and music between devices without needing an internet connection or USB cable. This app offers lightning-fast transfers across different platforms, including phones and computers, with a built-in music player and file manager.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform file transfer
  • No internet or USB required
  • Fast file sharing
  • Transfer photos, videos, music, documents
  • Phone to computer transfer
  • Built-in music player
  • Full-featured file manager
Features
Currently charting
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Need to transfer file between phones or between phone and pc? Try Xender and experience the fastest all-in-one file transfer and sharing app! Xender can send anything you want, from documents, photos, to videos, in an instant with a few taps. Besides to transfer and share file between iOS devices, Xender also allows to transfer file between iOS and other devices. Phone to Phone Transfer ● No USB, no internet, no data usage! ● Transfers everything - files, documents, photos, audio, videos! ● Extremely fast - imagine transfer video to friends in seconds! ● Supports cross-platform file transfer and sharing between iOS and other devices. Built-in Music Player Powerful File Manager with a full featured music player. Enjoy songs within the App. Phone to Computer Transfer ● Connects your phone to computer - even other people’s, anywhere! ● Transfers everything - files, documents, photos, videos! ● Supports off-line mode with high transfer speed and no internet is needed! Send anywhere as you want. Transfer music from iPhone to iPhone Transfer videos from iPhone to other phones Transfer photos from iPhone to Laptop PC Transfer pictures from other phones to Laptop PC Transfer MP3 from iPhone to Desktop PC Transfer MP4 from other phones to Desktop PC Transfer songs from iPhone to MacBook Transfer files from other phones to MacBook Supported Languages English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Czech, Dutch, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hausa, Hindi, Hungarian, Igbo, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Oromo, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Sindhi, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Stay Connected Facebook: https://facebook.com/XenderApp Support service@xender.com

About

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

A fast, private web browser offering ad blocking, data saving, and a free unlimited VPN. Download videos, browse incognito, and customize your experience with various modes and search engines.

Highlights
  • Fast browsing and downloads
  • Ad blocker
  • Data saver
  • Incognito browsing
  • Free unlimited VPN
  • Reader mode
  • Night/Bright mode
Features
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Phoenix Browser by Timon Software is a fast, free, full-featured web browser that provides maximum privacy and security. Fast Browsing and Downloads: Access websites, download multiple files (videos, audio, documents and more) with the speed of light. Download online videos easily from lots of websites. Ad Block: Block annoying adverts and popups, save time and increase loading speed. Ad Block blocks various forms of annoying ads, pop-ups and banners to make your browsing comfortable. It not only speeds up the page loading speed but also reduces Internet data usage. Data Saver: Stream movies, download files, browse more with less data on any website. Phoenix Browser could compress data, speed up navigation and help you save a lot of cellular data traffic. Incognito Browsing Incognito tab makes your browsing experience perfectly private without leaving any history, cookies, cache, etc. Search Engines Switch search engines according to your preference. We support Google, Yahoo, Ask, Yandex, AOL, DuckDuckGo and Bing. Multi-Tab Manager Easy switching of pages from multiple websites. Using multi-tab manager will make your browsing experience smoother. Reader Mode No Image Mode disables image and video loading to save data on a poor network connection. Night/Bright Mode Night Mode protects your eyes when browsing in darkness. Bright mode prevents the screen from going dark. Find in Page/Translate Search to find whatever you need in website pages, and translation function is supported. Free Unlimited VPN: taking your Internet freedom and security to the next level We are a group of enthusiasts whose main concern is the current lack of Internet privacy. Most private web browsers out there are very simple and do not offer extra features like regular browsers do. But private browsing should not be boring. That’s why we have created Phoenix Browser. Our mission is to keep you safe, entertained, and make your web browsing as private as you want it to be. Privacy Policy: https://skysaver.net/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://skysaver.net/term.html Support Need support? Need to leave a feedback? Suggestions? Reach us by sending an email to: contact@skysaver.net!

Screenshots

Xender4 screens
Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN at 4.7 against Xender's 4.1. Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 64%). Xender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Xender asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xender has 18K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Xender's written reviews are positive against 90% of Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xender ships an update every 5 weeks, Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Xender versus Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXenderPhoenix Browser + Proxy VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18K ratings)4.7 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB73 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperXender TeamTIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD

Customer experience

Xender

All ratings17,356 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews480 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.4%

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

All ratings2,033 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews584 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.0%

User reviews

Xender

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast file transfer
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features like music player
  • 🚀 Reliable app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Deteriorating service quality

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 🔒 Secure and private browsing
  • 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Customizable settings
  • 💻 Compatibility with older devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🚫 Limitations on free VPN usage
  • 📥 Lack of video download functionality

Bugs and requests

Xender

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Issues with file format compatibility
  • Connectivity problems when transferring files
  • Missing features after recent updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add subtitle download option
  • Improve music player functionality
  • Restore 'send to phone' option
  • Implement login/logout feature
  • Add dark mode and themes

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Display issues on certain websites
  • Inconsistent VPN connectivity

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to set as default browser
  • Improve tab management and session handling
  • Implement a built-in video downloader
  • Introduce a dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Xender

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Premium$5.991 Month
  • 3 Month Premium$12.993 Months
  • 6 Months Premium$19.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Xender free?
Xender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN free?
Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xender or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN?
Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN is rated higher. Xender averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.
Do Xender or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN have ads?
Both Xender and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN show ads.
Which is updated more often, Xender or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN?
Xender ships an update every 5 weeks, and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Xender was updated on October 25, 2026 and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN on October 24, 2026.

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