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10+ Best File Transfer App Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

File Transfer App is C tier, #12 of 16 in file sharing. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

1. 1
   SHAREit: Transfer, Share FilesShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 150,710 ratings · score 96

   Free app for transferring files, photos, videos and music between phones, PCs and the web, with offline and online.
2. 2
   WeTransfer: Transfer FilesShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 79,399 ratings · score 95

   Sends and receives large files up to 200 GB from an iPhone, keeping original formats and metadata.
3. 3
   Send Anywhere - File TransferShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 54,547 ratings · score 94

   Sends files between iPhone and other devices using a 6-digit key or share link, with a built-in music and video player.
4. 4
   LocalSendAhigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 733 ratings · score 89

   Offline file sharing between nearby devices over local Wi-Fi or LAN, with TLS encryption.
5. 5
   Zapya - File SharingAhigher tier

   Free · ★ 4.5 · 33,369 ratings · score 88

   Shares files between nearby devices without a cable or cellular data, connecting by GPS, device shake, or QR code.
6. 6
   Xender: Transfer, Share FilesAhigher tier

   Free · ★ 4.1 · 17,690 ratings · score 88

   Free utility for transferring and sharing files, photos, videos and music between iPhone, other phones and computers.
7. 7
   Blip: Send Files in a ClickAhigher tier

   Free · ★ 4.8 · 3,525 ratings · score 87

   Sends files from an iPhone or iPad to other devices you own via the share sheet, with no separate upload or download.
8. 8
   Filemail - File Transfer AppAhigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 10,258 ratings · score 81

   Free iOS app for sending large files, videos and other files to anyone, with optional end-to-end encryption in version.
9. 9
   File transfer & Data SharingBhigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.0 · 162 ratings · score 73

   Free app that shares photos, music and other files between two devices through a hotspot created by the phone.
10. 10
    VerifyleC

    Free download · ★ 4.9 · 2,210 ratings · score 68

    Shares files and sends messages privately, with encryption applied to each item and one-on-one or workspace threads.
11. 11
    Air File Share & DropC

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 8,506 ratings · score 67

    Shares photos, videos and files, receives AirDrop files, scans documents and stores files in folders.
12. 13
    Quick Share : File SharingC

    Free download · ★ 4.5 · 2,961 ratings · score 64

    Transfers files between iPhone, Android, and PC without cables, cloud uploads, or size limits.
13. 14
    AirDroid - File Transfer&ShareD

    Free · ★ 4.3 · 1,133 ratings · score 60

    AirDroid transfers and manages files and offers remote device control, screen mirroring, and notifications.
14. 15
    ShareMe: Fast File SharingF

    Free download · ★ 4.4 · 2,647 ratings · score 39

    Shares photos, videos, music, contacts and files between devices, with encryption and progress tracking.
15. 16
    FileTransfer: Fast WiFi SyncF

    Free + IAP · ★ n/a · 0 ratings · score 24

    Moves files, photos, videos, documents and voice notes between an iPhone and nearby devices over the same Wi-Fi network.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to File Transfer App on iPhone?

SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files, S tier, #1 in file sharing.

Is there a free alternative to File Transfer App?

Yes: SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above File Transfer App?

Yes. 11 apps rank above it in file sharing: SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files (#1), WeTransfer: Transfer Files (#2), Send Anywhere - File Transfer (#3) and more.

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