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SHAREit vs CatShare: catalog facts
SHAREit	CatShare
Free Free to download; the company's business is built on mobile advertising.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Android
Transfers files between nearby devices without mobile data Very large user base	Joins the cross-brand transfer protocol from devices without it built in Bluetooth discovery of nearby devices
Ad-supported, with the company focused on advertising Bundles entertainment content beyond file transfer	Sending files requires Shizuku May need manual MAC address setup via adb
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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