Alternatives app of ShareIt and Xender

The long list of 59 Chinese apps banned by the Indian government includes not just video-sharing platforms but a few utility apps of daily use as well. Two of these apps are SHAREIt and Xender which were used for sharing files offline, especially by android users which are in majority in India. Even though these apps have not been removed from playstore but in future google may restrict the use of these apps in India but apart from this these apps have some privacy concerns also as pointed out by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology so we must not use these and find some good alternatives :-----

1. Snapdrop 

snapdrop 

It is the simple web based app which lets to transfer file from phones to phones or phones to pc but the condition is devices should be on same wifi network . It works both on android and ios.

2. Files by Google

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files&hl=en_IN

Files by Google was launched in 2017 as Files Go. Along with offline file sharing, the app lets you manage and browse your files and clean up cache files to help your smartphone run smoother. Currently, the app is only available on android and not iOS.

3. ShareAll

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pnd.shareall&hl=en_IN

Main feature of this app is It's looks like ShareIt .  ShareAll lets you share files via WiFi File transfer instead of Bluetooth. You can also password protect your files whether it’s music, photos, documents, videos etc. It is only available for android users.

4. Send Anywhere

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estmob.android.sendanywhere&hl=en_IN

The Send Anywhere app also lets its users share files using Wi-Fi direct. There is another dimension to the Send Anywhere App as it uses 256-bit reinforced file encryption for enhanced security when you share files with others. You can even create links so that you can copy-paste the link on social media and messaging platforms allowing users to receive files easily. The app is available on both android and iOS.

5. Superbeam

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majedev.superbeam&hl=en_IN

Superbeam is pretty similar to banned Chinese app SHAREIt. Superbeam also uses WiFi Direct to transfer files to other devices. The users have two options to share files with other Superbeam users. They can either QR code or type in with manual keys. It is available on both operating systems, iOS and android.

5. JioSwitch

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reliance.jio.jioswitch&hl=en_IN

JioSwitch also lets you share files with other devices offline. You can transfer files cross-platform as well. The app has excellent reviews on Google Play Store. One of the reasons for it is that it does not show adds and lets you transfer files at high speed.

6. NearbyShare

Currently not available in many region including India as google is working on it . It will functions same as apple's airdrop ,users can send files to only those users who are in their contact list.

By :--- MOHD SAQIB