About This App
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Category
Productivity
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Installs
1,000,000,000+
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Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Developer Email
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Privacy Policy
https://web.wshareit.com/cdn/shareit/w/privacy/pr_en.html
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Editor Reviews
SHAREit is a file transfer app designed to help you send photos, videos, music, and documents between phones and computers without using the internet. I remember downloading it years ago when a friend needed to send me a bunch of vacation photos and we didn't have Wi-Fi. It launched a while back and you can find it on both Google Play and the App Store. It has over a billion installs on Google Play alone, which shows how many people use it. The best part is that it's completely free to download and install. You don't need to register an account to start sharing, which makes it super quick to use. While the core sharing is free, the app does show ads, and there are some optional in-app purchases if you want to remove those ads or get extra features like faster transfers.
Using SHAREit is pretty straightforward. To send something, you just open the app, tap "Send," and select the files. The app creates a local Wi-Fi hotspot. On the receiving phone, the person opens SHAREit and taps "Receive," and the phones connect directly. I use it all the time for sharing large video files that would take forever over text message or email. A simple tip from a regular user: make sure both devices have SHAREit open and the screen unlocked for the fastest connection. Also, for sharing with a PC, you can go to the 'SHAREit Web' option on your phone and connect to a browser on your computer—no need to install anything on the PC, which is a lifesaver.
Compared to other similar apps like Xender or Zapya, I keep coming back to SHAREit. A few years ago, it felt like everyone at school or work had it installed for quick shares. While other apps do the same basic job, SHAREit often feels a bit more reliable for me, especially when transferring between Android and iPhone. Some apps push more ads or have clunkier interfaces. I choose SHAREit because it's simple, it works without data, and almost everyone knows it. It's not the fanciest app out there, but for getting a big file from my phone to a friend's phone in seconds, it's my go-to.
Features
- 📱 Cross-Platform Sharing: Unlike Apple's AirDrop which only works between Apple devices, SHAREit lets you share files between Android, iPhone, and Windows PC. This is its biggest strength for mixed friend groups.
- 📱 Offline, High-Speed Transfers: It creates a direct Wi-Fi connection, so you don't need mobile data or internet. The speed is much faster than Bluetooth, perfect for sharing full HD movies or large app files.
- 📱 No Receiver Installation Needed for PC: You can send files from your phone to a computer just by connecting to a simple web page in the computer's browser. You don't have to install a desktop app, which is more convenient than some competitors.
- 📱 Built-in Media Player & File Manager: Once you receive files, you can play videos and music right inside the app. It also acts as a basic file explorer, so you can organize what you've received without leaving the app.
Pros
- ✨ It Just Works Offline: The core transfer technology is very reliable. Compared to trying to use Bluetooth or struggling with weak internet, SHAREit consistently connects and transfers large files quickly without any cost.
- ✨ Universal Compatibility: The fact that it bridges Android, iOS, and Windows so easily is a huge plus. Many other free transfer apps are less consistent across different operating systems.
- ✨ Zero Setup for Sharing: You don't need to pair devices like with Bluetooth. Just open the app and tap send/receive. It's simpler and faster than the process for many similar apps.
Cons
- ⚠️ Ads Can Be Intrusive: The free version shows frequent video and banner ads, which can interrupt the experience. Some competing apps manage ads in a less disruptive way.
- ⚠️ Privacy Concerns in the Past: There have been news reports about security vulnerabilities in older versions. While updates have addressed issues, it made some users cautious compared to more privacy-focused alternatives.