As WhatsApp is to instant messaging, SHAREit used to be to file transfer. One could transfer any amount of data without the use of the Internet.
While people used to wait hours and hours to get a file of 5GB uploaded to google drive and then send links, shareIt would do the same job in less than 5 minutes!
But, not to worry, I came across the list of apps to replace ShareIt.
This list contains apps that can rival even apple’s airdrop feature. All thanks to their connection protocol which boosts their transfer speeds. Some of these offer a seamless and unified experience, while others will just make bulky file transferring painless for you.
Here is the List of Top Alternative Apps like SHAREit that you can use after ban in India:
Files Go
Google’s Files Go is a wonderful file manager that has been designed to remove clutter on your Android Phone. The app can automatically pick up hidden and discarded waste like unused APK files, duplicate files, Good morning messages, etc. and then allows you to delete all of them at once.
Files Go also has an Airdrop like File Transfer tool too. It’s the same drill. Both devices should have Files go installed. One acts as the sender and other the receiver. After getting an approved connection from both devices, you can send/share apps, images, videos, and documents. The app is simple, secure, and clutter-free.
You can access the history of files received and sent and can tap and install APK files directly from the app.
Besides all ShareIt like facilities, files can also declutter your phone. It was initially designed as a cleaning app. Once installed, it would go thoroughly through your phone to check for extra items capturing your phone’s storage space.
Another surprising feature is that it can double up as your file manager. You can search for files, sort through them.
Pros
- File sharing works without internet
- Fast sharing
- Clean and easy to use experience
Cons
- Available only for Android
Z Share – Desi File Sharing App
The Z Share App is made by Shravan Hegde, a 21-year old BCA student in support of #Boycott China movement in India. The Desi SHAREit and Xender alternative app also allow users to share files on the go without any hiccups.
With Z Share app users will be able to share as audio files, videos, documents, apps by establishing a peer-to-peer connection using a WLAN network. This sharing app is available on Playstore for free.
It has an appealing Dark Mode and users claim it offers faster transfer speeds in comparison to SHAREit and Xender.
It has crossed over 10,000 downloads and users claim it faster than share it! Now, how cool is that?
Send Anywhere
As the name suggests, you could send any file type anywhere. You just need a one-time 6-digit key for an easy file transfer. No need for Wifi or internet connection. You could also share files to multi-people at once via a link.
And fret not about the privacy of your data as they are protected by the 256-bit file encryption protocol. The app contains ads and you could get rid of them by buying the Plus variant. The premium variant increases the size, stability, and speed of file transfer.
Besides, it lets you send files anywhere in the world. The app offers a 6-digit security key to let you send and receive files.
Using a secure link which is valid for 48 hours, you can share your files with multiple people. But unlike others on this list, the only drawback is that it requires a stable internet connection.
Pros
- Share your files with multiple people
- Send original size
- Send files to anywhere in the world
Cons
- Requires a strong internet connection
- Premium version is expensive
Zapya
Get It On App StoreZapya is also a strong contender which checks all the boxes when it comes to being a SHAREit alternative. It features a universal search bar that will sweep all types of files such as apps, audio, video documents, etc. Moreover, it flaunts a cleaner user interface. It can offer up to five megabytes per second for any size of file transfer.
Developed by DewMobile Inc, the app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It provides a very smooth transfer of any size of the file.
Moreover, it can automatically detect other devices around you when you start the app. This hassle-free service lets users select the device of their choice conveniently.
Everything else is quite similar to SHAREit in terms of features like dedicated trending video panels. It supports different file formats like docs, videos, music, images, PDFs, compressed folders, presentations, and many more.
Star Features!
The start feature of zapya is “group connection”. This feature enables you to create a group of 5 members and then each member can share or receive the files sent by any other member. This way sharing group pictures, presentations becomes so easy!
Pros
- Easy to use with no complicated setup
- Allows you to use a wireless network to connect to different devices
- Offers fast and free file transfers
- Supports unlimited file transfers
- Offers group connectivity option
- With built-in media player and gallery
- Free to download from google play store and iTunes
- Group sharing
- QR code sharing
- Great transferring speed.
- You can share without cables and any devices.
- Cross-platform sharing.
- Phone replicate.
- you can share music, videos, photos, etc
Feem V4
Feem is a light app that can be used to transfer files among people on the same network across platforms. If both phones are not on the same WiFi network, the receiver can create a hotspot using the app and the sender can manually connect to it for sending files.
But being on the same network is essential. Although it’s interface is slightly different from the other sharing apps, its highly simple use makes it a good choice for tech-beginners.
Besides Android and iOS, it is also available on windows and mac.
This is a cross-platform app and you can use it to transfer files to your Windows PC, iOS, Mac and even Linux. And the sender and receiver can chat and communicate while the transfer takes place.
Pros
- Simple interface
- Built-in chat
- Resumable file transfers
Cons
- Phone names might confuse you
- Popup to upgrade shows quite often
Easy Share
Easy Share is another cross-platform file transfer tool that works for Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and with all popular web browsers (via plugins). You get the list of all apps on the same network using Easy Join and can share files with them. File transfers are end-to-end encrypted.
Apart from Shareit, this is the only file transfer app that can transfer folders as folders. You can also club the received data into convenient folders from within the app itself.
Treble Shot
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Treble shot is an open-source file transfer app that works only within the Android ecosystem. You can transfer data to other devices using Treble Shot on the same network or make a hot spot to receive files. You can also resume your downloads if any error occurs.
Treble Shot has been around for a while and has improved a great deal by now. The app has a simple interface that works and it’s ad-free.
SuperBeam
SuperBeam is one of the oldest and most comprehensive SHAREit and Xender alternatives available. The app, however, excesses on ads. This cross-platform file transfer app has an intuitive interface and is quite fast.
You can use Superbeam to transfer files from your Android phone to iOS or from your Android phone to PC or Mac.
MX Player
The app uses a peer-to-peer file sharing feature by creating a virtual ad-hoc network. As you set it up it will request you to access your location, Bluetooth and hotspot. Mx Player’s sharing feature doesn’t require the internet to share files from one smartphone to another smartphone.
That’s right the Indian media playback app MX Player also lets you s bnv67 5vhare videos with its built-in MX Share feature. Using this MX Share feature on MX Player, you can share your videos and movies with friends wirelessly.
JioSwitch
If you’re a jio user and are obsessed with the Ambani company, JioSwitch is for you!
It is another alternative to SHAREit and has good reviews in the play store. Besides, the app has no ads. I know it sounds unbelievable but the company that gave free internet for so many months can create apps without ads. It supports file transfer between iOS and Android. There is no limit on file size and file types.
These were some of the best SHAREit alternatives you can try for sharing files from your Android.
Windows Nearby Sharing
On popular demand, Microsoft introduced(April 2018 update) a native and brilliant file-sharing feature last year. In terms of functionality, it works pretty much like AirDrop which has long been one of the finest features of macOS.
And yes, it also stacks up against SHAREit. So, if you are using a Windows device and looking for a file-sharing service that can work spotlessly, you shouldn’t look beyond this one.
Instashare file sharing
Instashare has the support for all file types so that you can send/receive files without any issues. Besides, it doesn’t put any limitation on the file size either.
So, it doesn’t matter whether you are trying to share a few pics or sending out a large project to your colleague, it can get your work done without any hiccups.
Do note that this app offers a free trial of just 7 days. After that, you will need to pay $6.96 to continue. Well, if you don’t mind paying some bucks in favor of top-notch file-sharing experience, it would be a fairly good deal.
Pros
- Makes file sharing dead simple
- Support for all file types
- Transfers files with rapid speed
Cons
- No full-fledged freemium version
Conclusion
Even though the market seems to be flooded with a ton of file-sharing apps, not all of them can replace SHAREit.
But thanks to the impressive performance and pretty easy file-sharing functionality, the above-mentioned file sharing apps can give SHAREit not only a strong competition but also topple it on quite a few fronts.
