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Best File Transfer Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good file transfer apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top File Transfer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1File Transfer AppFile Transfer AppFree4.7★ (5.2K)YesYesSep 2026
2SHAREit: Transfer, Share FilesSHAREit: Transfer, Share FilesFree4.6★ (150K)YesYesSep 2026
3Send Anywhere - File TransferSend Anywhere - File TransferFree4.7★ (55K)YesYesSep 2026
4LocalSendLocalSendFree4.5★ (661)NoYesSep 2026
5Xender: Transfer, Share FilesXender: Transfer, Share FilesFree4.1★ (17K)YesNoSep 2026
6The FileTransferThe FileTransferFree4.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
7Blip: Send Files in a ClickBlip: Send Files in a ClickFree4.8★ (3K)NoNoSep 2026
8Zapya - File SharingZapya - File SharingFree4.6★ (33K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for File Transfer

File Transfer App#1

File Transfer App by Evgeniy Shcherbinin

Share files via WiFi, Play MP3
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(5.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain during transfers
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Occasional file format issues
  • 🐛 Incomplete or failed transfers
SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files#2

SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files by SHAREit Technologies Co. Ltd

Clean,Compress And Protect
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😞(150K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast file transfer
  • 💡 Useful for sharing files between devices
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Excessive ads and notifications
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🤔 Confusing interface
Send Anywhere - File Transfer#3

Send Anywhere - File Transfer by Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.

Share files, Play MP3 & Videos
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(55K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily share any file type, including photos, videos, and music, to any device without registration. Utilize a 6-digit key, shareable links, or direct device notifications for instant, unlimited transfers. Play music and videos directly within the app.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy and fast file transfers
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
  • 💡 Versatile cross-platform compatibility
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient data transfers
  • 👍 Seamless experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
  • 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
  • 🔒 Lack of encryption or privacy features

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FAQ about File Transfer

What are the best file transfer apps for iPhone?
File Transfer App tops our file transfer apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 5.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top file transfer apps we rank are free to download, including File Transfer App and SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files.
File Transfer App shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ file transfer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to share files wirelessly between your iPhone/iPad and computers or other nearby devices. It offers two main methods: using a web page hosted on your device within your WiFi network, or direct transfer between iOS devices. You can transfer photos, videos, documents, and more.
When the app is running, it hosts a webpage on your local WiFi network. You can access this page from any web browser on another device connected to the same WiFi network. From there, you can upload files to your iPhone/iPad or download selected files as a ZIP archive.

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