# Xender vs Data Transfer

Xender and Data Transfer both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Xender's written reviews are positive against 19% of Data Transfer's. Xender also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ratings volume (17K vs 1.1K). Data Transfer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Transfer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Xender asks for nothing beyond the download.

Xender holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xender has 17K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 19% of Data Transfer's.

Xender ships an update every 5 weeks, Data Transfer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xender | Data Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xender-transfer-share-files/id898129576/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xender Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687594344) | [Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721309409) |

## What reviewers say

### Xender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xender-transfer-share-files/id898129576)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Data Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834)

Easily transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp data, and files between phones, even across different operating systems and brands. Securely back up and restore your data, including iCloud backups, without using your mobile data.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform data transfer, WhatsApp chat migration, Backup and restore data, Fast transfer speeds, QR code connection, No data plan usage

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| 1 Quarter Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Full Feature Subscription | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Feature | $24.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone + WhatsApp | $36.99 | per year |
| Mobiletrans lifetime license | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful features
- 🚀 Lightning-fast transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable transfer
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to transfer data
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Transfer SMS messages
- Transfer WhatsApp data
- More transparent pricing
- Improve customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xender free?

Xender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Data Transfer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Xender or Data Transfer?

Xender is rated higher. Xender averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Data Transfer averages 3.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Xender or Data Transfer have ads?

Xender shows ads; Data Transfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Xender or Data Transfer?

Xender ships an update every 5 weeks, and Data Transfer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Xender was updated on September 24, 2026 and Data Transfer on September 22, 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.*