# Share Apps: APK Share & Backup

> Share APKs, back up apps, and transfer apps fast — online or offline.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appshare.shrethis.appshare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appshare.shrethis.appshare)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appshare.shrethis.appshare`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Prometheus Interactive LLC
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 25,311,496
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (157,627 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-28
- **First published:** 2014-03-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appshare.shrethis.appshare)
- **Website:** [https://useprometheus.app/apkshare](https://useprometheus.app/apkshare)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://useprometheus.app/apkshare/privacy](https://useprometheus.app/apkshare/privacy)

## Description

## Share Apps: APK Transfer, Backup & Sharing

Easily backup, uninstall, and share your favorite Android apps with *Share Apps – APK Share & Backup*. This powerful tool allows you to send APK files or app links through multiple channels — Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or even cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox. Share apps offline without internet by bringing devices close together for seamless transfer.

Enjoy batch sharing, quick launches, and easy backups to SD cards or cloud storage. Whether you're switching phones or just want to share an app, this user-friendly app makes app management simple and efficient. Download now to experience fast, smarter, and hassle-free app sharing on the go!

## Rankings

- #6,088 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.appshare.shrethis.appshare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed: many praise the app’s nice design and solid performance, but recurring concerns dominate—expensive, subscription-based pricing with no one-time option, mandatory trial, and limited functionality (no game support, partial app listings, reliability issues). These pricing and reliability problems heavily dampen the positive sentiment.

### Pros

- Positive overall sentiment with many reviewers calling it a "good app" and expressing appreciation (e.g., "I like this app", "So nice", "best one").
- Visually appealing interface described as "beautiful".
- Perceived reliable performance with comments like "Working great" and "very good".
- Notable uniqueness / distinctive concept mentioned by some users.

### Cons

- Paid-only model with a steep Pro subscription (roughly $129/year) and no affordable one-time payment option.
- Mandatory 3-day trial and perceived aggressive upsell; described as sketchy.
- Limited functionality: does not support games; focuses only on apps.
- Incomplete app listings / only lists a portion of apps.
- Occasional reliability issues such as being unable to share apps or intermittent failures.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appshare.shrethis.appshare)