WeTransfer: Transfer Files
- iPhone
- iPad
What is WeTransfer?
WeTransfer is a file-sharing app for sending and receiving big files. Users can check, forward, and delete transfers from their phone, and access files and links sent earlier from a laptop. A Live Activity notifies users when an upload finishes, and notifications alert them when they receive a transfer.
Pricing. WeTransfer: Transfer Files is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Sending large video or photo files from a phone
- Forwarding a transfer link to a messaging app
- Checking whether an upload has finished while doing other things
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Why this app is in S tier
WeTransfer scores 97 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 92, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
WeTransfer is the simplest way to send (and receive) big files. Whether you’re at your desk or on the go, transfer up to 200 GB in one go. That’s about 2000 videos of your cat. Share photos and videos in their original format, including all the important EXIF metadata that originates from your camera. With WeTransfer, you can check the download status, forward, and delete transfers right from your phone. If you previously sent a transfer from your laptop, you can access the files and link in the app, so you can easily paste it into your favorite messaging app without needing to open your computer. Our Live Activity notifies you when a transfer finishes uploading, so you can multitask or play a quick game while sending huge files. Notifications let you know the minute you receive something so you can preview (or download) your files wherever you are. About us Having made our name in the game of quick and simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has grown into a collection of tools designed for and inspired by the creative process. Collect is the go-to app for saving and sharing inspiration in boards that organize your ideas. Portals makes it easy to request feedback on your in progress proj
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 97 / 100 | 96 / 100 | 94 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 79.5K | 151K | 54.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.2 ★ · 20 reviews | 1.4 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.5 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 13d ago | 7d ago | 99d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about WeTransfer
What is the largest file size I can transfer?
You can transfer up to 200 GB in one go.
Are photos and videos compressed when shared?
The listing says photos and videos are shared in their original format, including the EXIF metadata from the camera.
Does the app cost money?
The app is free to download and the App Store lists in-app purchases. Details of those purchases are not stated on the App Store.
Is WeTransfer free?
WeTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is WeTransfer good for?
WeTransfer is built for sending large video or photo files from a phone, forwarding a transfer link to a messaging app, checking whether an upload has finished while doing other things. It sits in the file transfer list on AppTierList.
Is WeTransfer worth it?
WeTransfer is S tier, ranked #1 of 40 file transfer apps with a score of 97 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 79,494 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does WeTransfer compare to SHAREit?
WeTransfer is S tier at 97; SHAREit is S tier at 96. WeTransfer ranks higher. WeTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases, SHAREit is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is WeTransfer updated?
WeTransfer was updated 13 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- File Transfer
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 97 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 79,494
- Recent reviews
- 4.2 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (13 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Sending large video or photo files from a phone, Forwarding a transfer link to a messaging app, Checking whether an upload has finished while doing other things
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 869 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 16
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed