Best File Transfer Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1File Transfer AppFile Transfer AppFree4.7★ (5.2K)YesYesAug 2026
2Send Anywhere - File TransferSend Anywhere - File TransferFree4.7★ (55K)YesYesAug 2026
3Xender: Transfer, Share FilesXender: Transfer, Share FilesFree4.1★ (17K)YesNoAug 2026
4The FileTransferThe FileTransferFree4.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
5SHAREit: Transfer, Share FilesSHAREit: Transfer, Share FilesFree4.6★ (150K)YesYesAug 2026
6LocalSendLocalSendFree4.5★ (639)NoYesAug 2026
7Zapya - File SharingZapya - File SharingFree4.6★ (33K)YesNoAug 2026
8WeTransfer: Transfer FilesWeTransfer: Transfer FilesFree4.8★ (76K)NoYesAug 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain during transfers
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
Send Anywhere - File Transfer#2

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

Share files, Play MP3 & Videos
Strong Contender
📊 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
  • 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
  • 🔒 Lack of encryption or privacy features
Xender: Transfer, Share Files#3

Xender: Transfer, Share Files by Xender Team

File Sharing,Share Music,Video
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(17K ratings)
FreeAds
#99in Utilities
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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.

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

More File Transfer apps to explore

4
The FileTransfer
The FileTransfer
The FileTransfer
Share files anywhere
Free

Easily share photos, videos, and documents between your computer and iOS device. Simply open a browser on your computer, navigate to the provided URL, and drag or upload files for a seamless transfer.

Share photos, videos, and documentsTransfer between computer and iOS deviceWeb browser interface
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
5
SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files
SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files
SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files
Clean,Compress And Protect
Free

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.

Fast file sharingData-free transfersCross-platform compatibility
📊 Productivity
(150K)
free with in-app purchases
6
LocalSend
LocalSend
LocalSend
Cross-Platform File Sharing
Free

Securely share files offline and without the internet. This app offers fast, encrypted peer-to-peer transfers across multiple platforms, ensuring privacy and data integrity. Ideal for professionals and teams needing reliable, secure file sharing in sensitive environments.

Offline file transfer over Wi-Fi/LANEnd-to-end TLS encryptionCross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux)
🔧 Utilities
(639)
free with in-app purchases
7
Zapya - File Sharing
Zapya - File Sharing
Zapya - File Sharing
Batch Photo Editor
Free

Share files between devices wirelessly and quickly, even large amounts of data. Connect with nearby users via GPS or QR codes. Secure your private files and chat offline with friends.

Wireless file transferCross-platform sharingFast transfer speeds
🔧 Utilities
(33K)
ad-supported
8
WeTransfer: Transfer Files
WeTransfer: Transfer Files
WeTransfer: Transfer Files
Share Content, Data, & Photos
Free

Easily send and receive large files up to 200 GB. Share photos and videos in their original format, preserving metadata. Manage transfers, receive notifications for uploads and downloads, and access files sent from your computer directly from your phone.

Send large files up to 200 GBShare photos/videos in original formatPreserve EXIF metadata
📊 Productivity
(76K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Blip: Send Files in a Click
Blip: Send Files in a Click
Blip: Send Files in a Click
No Size Limits. None.
Free

Easily share files of any size directly from your device without cloud storage. Enjoy private, end-to-end encrypted transfers to any device, anywhere. Transfers auto-resume and received files are saved to your device's Photos and Files apps.

One-click sharing via share sheetDirect file transfer, no cloudEnd-to-end encrypted
🔧 Utilities
(3K)
ad-supported
10
Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup
Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup
Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup
File Transfer & Photo Drive
Free

Securely store, sync, and share your files and photos across all your devices. Easily upload, access, and send documents, videos, and more from anywhere, even offline. Offers robust backup and recovery features for peace of mind.

Automatic photo and video uploadOffline file accessLarge file sharing via links
📊 Productivity
(875K)
free with in-app purchases
11
UinDrop: File Transfer
UinDrop: File Transfer
UinDrop: File Transfer
Send Files to PC & Android
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Smart Transfer App
Smart Transfer App
Smart Transfer App
Copy Contacts, Photos & Videos
Free

Easily transfer contacts, photos, videos, and more between devices without compromising quality. This free app offers fast, cross-platform data migration over Wi-Fi or hotspot, with features to manage and declutter your phone's storage.

Cross-platform content transferFast Wi-Fi/hotspot data migrationTransfer contacts, photos, videos, music
🔧 Utilities
(273)
freemium
13
EpzyDrop - File Transfer
EpzyDrop - File Transfer
EpzyDrop - File Transfer
by Sasanda Saumya
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Simple Transfer - Photo+Video
Simple Transfer - Photo+Video
Simple Transfer - Photo+Video
Copy, Sync and Backup Photos
Free

Easily transfer photos and large videos to your computer via WiFi or USB. Convert HEIC to JPG, HEVC to MOV/MP4, and Live Photos to videos. Offers optional automatic deletion of transferred files to free up device space.

Transfer photos and videos via WiFi or USBConvert HEIC to JPGConvert HEVC to MOV/MP4
📷 Photo & Video
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Filie
Filie
Filie
fast, secure file transfers
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
WiFi FTP Free (WiFi File Transfer)
WiFi FTP Free (WiFi File Transfer)
WiFi FTP Free (WiFi File Transfer)
by 颖 陈
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Send Files to TV Transfer
Send Files to TV Transfer
Send Files to TV Transfer
Share & Send Files to TV
Free

Easily send photos, videos, music, and documents from your iPhone to your TV using various wireless and wired methods. The app provides clear guides, practical tools, and advanced features to ensure smooth file transfers to smart TVs and media devices.

Wireless transfer methods (AirPlay, Chromecast, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth)Wired and alternative options (HDMI, USB, Miracast guide)File compatibility checker
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
18
Quick Share File Transfer
Quick Share File Transfer
Quick Share File Transfer
Cross-platform file sharing
Free

Easily send files, photos, videos, and documents between your devices using local Wi-Fi or a temporary cloud link. It offers direct transfers for nearby devices and cloud sharing for cross-network convenience.

Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and textShare between iPhone, iPad, and computersDiscover nearby devices on Wi-Fi/LAN
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
sharefi - Network File Sharing
sharefi - Network File Sharing
sharefi - Network File Sharing
by Luca Fornerone
Free

Easily share files and folders across your local network. This cross-platform application offers a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience for transferring data between devices without needing an internet connection.

Local network file sharingFolder sharingFast transfer speeds
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
20
Documents: File Manager & Docs
Documents: File Manager & Docs
Documents: File Manager & Docs
Converter. Downloader. Reader.
Free

This app is a comprehensive file manager and document editor for mobile devices. It allows users to organize, edit, convert, and annotate various file types, including PDFs, Office documents, and audio/video files. It also features transcription, scanning, and cloud integration.

Edit PDFs directlyConvert files to PDFOrganize files and folders
📊 Productivity
(618K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about File Transfer

What are the best file transfer apps for iPhone?
File Transfer App tops our file transfer apps ranking as of August 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 Send Anywhere - File Transfer.
File Transfer App shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ file transfer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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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