Compatibility
Supported Devices
ShareTexts works on any two devices with a modern browser. No app installation required.
The short answer: If your browser supports WebRTC (which all modern browsers do), ShareTexts works. iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux — any combination.
Browsers
| Browser | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Desktop, Android | Supported |
| Apple Safari | iOS 15+, macOS | Supported |
| Microsoft Edge | Desktop | Supported |
| Mozilla Firefox | Desktop, Android | Supported |
| Samsung Internet | Android | Supported |
| Brave | Desktop, Android | Supported |
| Arc | Desktop | Supported |
| Opera, Vivaldi | Desktop, Android | Supported |
| Tor Browser | Desktop | Works with WebRTC enabled |
| Internet Explorer | Desktop | Not supported |
Operating Systems
| OS | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iOS (iPhone, iPad) | Supported | Safari 15+ or Chrome |
| Android | Supported | Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet |
| Windows | Supported | Chrome, Edge, Firefox |
| macOS | Supported | Safari, Chrome, Firefox |
| Linux | Supported | Chrome, Firefox |
| ChromeOS | Supported | Chrome (native) |
Tested Combinations
These specific cross-platform transfers have been tested and verified:
iPhone → Windows PC — Safari on iOS, Chrome on Windows
Android → Mac — Chrome on Android, Safari on macOS
Windows → Android — Chrome on both
Mac → iPhone — Safari on both
Linux → iPhone — Chrome on Linux, Safari on iOS
Requirements
- Internet connection — both devices must be online during the transfer
- Modern browser — Chrome 60+, Safari 15+, Firefox 60+, Edge 79+
- JavaScript enabled — required for ShareTexts to function
- WebRTC support — all modern browsers include this
What Doesn't Work
- Internet Explorer (any version)
- Very old mobile browsers without WebRTC support
- Offline devices (both must be online for initial pairing)
Honest fallback: ShareTexts checks what your browser can do before it starts. If WebRTC or other required features are missing, you see a clear explanation instead of a broken page — and any other browser on the same device will work.