# OWC Copy That Mobile — Copy media to external disks

> Mobile app for copying media to external storage and network shares. (iPhone/iPad app by OWC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owc-copy-that-mobile/id1536830655 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OWC](https://appshunter.io/developer/356265577)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owc-copy-that-mobile/id1536830655/reviews.md

## What is OWC Copy That Mobile?

Whether you're a hobbyist out in the field taking nature photos, an influencer shooting daily videos, or a parent capturing that precious family event, Copy That helps you free up internal storage space while protecting your valuable content.

 Choose. Copy. Create.  
The process is simple: Connect your iPhone or iPad to an external drive. Select the photo or video you want to copy and how you want to copy it. Then just click the “Copy That” button and you’re done. 

Why use Copy That Mobile? 
• More room: transferring photos and videos to an external drive frees up space on devices, enabling space for additional apps and OS upgrades 
• Extends use life: great for limited storage space on older iOS devices 
• Effortless sharing: external drives make it much easier to share files with desktops, laptops, and other users 
• Copy Anywhere: transfer files to almost any destination, including attached external storage and even network shares 
• Duplicate with ease: once data is copied to external storage, data duplication and backups are easier and faster  

Smart, Safe, Fast.
 Copy That Mobile includes smart copy functions that streamline the copy process. You can exclude screenshots and selfies and decide what you want to do with existing files. Copy That Mobile puts you in control of your data. These settings are sticky: Once they are set, they become your default settings until you change them. This makes it a breeze to copy files in batches whenever you need.  

In-app purchases give additional copy features including:
* Verified copies to make sure your files are safe
* Option to remove original files from your device after the copy is complete. 
* Option to filter media to be copied by date
* Options to customize folder organization on the destination disk

How it works:
 1. Copy what? Select the photos and video you want to copy.
2. Copy where? Pick your copy destination. 
3. Copy how? Choose specific copy options.
4. Press the big, blue “Copy That!” button to start the copy. 

You no longer have to click and click to copy photos and videos. Copy That Mobile makes the process quick and easy.  

Need to check the speed of your external drives on your mobile device? Check out OWC Drive Speed!

Note: Most external disks will require a separate power supply, although basic thumb drives often work directly.
* If you have an iPhone or iPad with a USB-C port, you can connect directly to external storage with the appropriate cable.
* If your iPhone or iPad has a Lightning port, you’ll need a Lightning-to-USB adapter. Some disks will need a Lightning-to-USB adapter with an additional Lightning port to provide extra power. See owccopythat.com for more information.

## Key features

- Copy photos and videos to external drives
- Free up internal storage space
- Transfer files to network shares
- Exclude screenshots and selfies
- Customize copy settings
- Batch copying

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owc-copy-that-mobile/id1536830655/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not stable

*2026-07-05, version 1.3.3*

It’s stoping doing copy at random files

### 5/5 — Could NOT BE HAPPIER!

*2026-01-21, version 1.3.3*

As always, a quality product from OWC. Use it all the time to move photos off the iphone to a hard drive. LOVE IT!

### 5/5 — Top appli de backup indispensable

*2025-11-20, version 1.3.3*

Merci pour cette super utile appli qui me permet de me passer d’icloud

### 1/5 — Very Slow Now To Back Up

*2025-10-09, version 1.3.3*

Why of all the sudden it’s taking a long time to back up files now? It used to be so quick.

### 3/5 — Works fine BUT it doesn’t copy your edited photos

*2025-07-22, version 1.3.3*

It worked fine for me. Then I realized it only copies your original unedited photos. I spend a lot of time editing and I would lose all those edits if I had to rely on my Copy That backup.  But I guess that’s better than losing everything in case my phone gets lost/stolen. I deleted the app and now use the native Files app to copy my edited photos to a USB drive. Easy peasy.

### 5/5 — Backup to Flash Memory Card

*2025-05-26, version 1.3.3*

This program is the best way to backup and copy photos and videos from my phone. I have a flash card USB C adapter which I plug into my iPhone 15. It is easy to select a date range and copy the files. I like that files already on the Flash Card can be skipped making the whole process quick.

### 4/5 — Good app but needs some improvements

*2024-12-22, version 1.3.3*

I got the Samsung T7 SSD to backup my iPhone 15 Max Pro with 30,000 photos. The OWC Copy app works well , it’s  fast and reliable. 
However, when selecting the destination I wish there were other options like Sync mode (copy only new or updated pics) and most importantly to be able to select destination folder by Year, or Year and Month. 
Allowing to copy Files , Notes etc would be helpful as well.

### 1/5 — Copy failed

*2024-11-21, version 1.3.3*

Fonctionnait correctement jusqu’à peu mais plante maintenant systématiquement la sauvegarde …
Application non fiable malheureusement

### 2/5 — Solved one problem, created a bigger one.

*2024-10-21, version 1.3.3*

It did manage to copy over 2500 photos successfully. Paid the $2.99 to remove the original files, but it seems Photos fights back. Now there’s 200gb on my Photos app that can’t be removed. No photos in the app, just a bunch of data that can’t be moved. No option but to go to Apple Support to get this fixed. More headache than it’s worth.

### 1/5 — Makes life worse not better :(

*2024-10-08, version 1.3.3*

Awesome concept and nice design but technically frustrating and unreliable. Review is for paid version. I am using an iPhone 12 Pro. First attempt: Used an off-brand ExFAT formatted thumb drive to do the thing. **It literally bricked the drive.** The drive will now not open on any OS/device type including data extraction utilities. Bad. Second trial: decided to try with an APFS formatted thumb drive thinking toward data integrity. I let it run overnight. It copied a few photos, but failed about 1 GB in. Not okay. Will keep trying and update if it gets better. Otherwise this is an app to avoid.

## Frequently asked questions about OWC Copy That Mobile

### What does OWC Copy That Mobile do?

OWC Copy That Mobile allows you to copy photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to external storage devices or network shares. This helps free up space on your device and provides a way to back up your valuable media.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to select specific photos and videos, choose your destination (external drive or network share), exclude certain media types like screenshots, and customize copy options. In-app purchases unlock advanced features like verified copies and removal of original files.

### Is OWC Copy That Mobile free to use?

The app is free to download and use for basic copying functions. Additional features, such as verified copies, removing original files after copying, filtering by date, and advanced folder organization, are available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is OWC Copy That Mobile compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhones and iPads. Devices with a USB-C port can connect directly to external storage with the appropriate cable. Devices with a Lightning port will require a Lightning-to-USB adapter, and some may need an adapter with an additional Lightning port for power.

### How can I use OWC Copy That Mobile to manage my storage?

You can use the app to regularly transfer your photos and videos to an external drive, which frees up significant space on your iPhone or iPad. This allows for more room for apps, OS upgrades, and ensures your media is safely stored elsewhere.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2023-11-15

Fixed an iOS 17 issue that caused display issues when picking date ranges.

### 1.3.2 — 2022-05-17

All-new look and feel!

### 1.2.5 — 2021-09-27

We found and fixed a crash that can affect some users upgrading from a previous version.

### 1.2.4 — 2021-08-25

Fixed a couple of bugs with in-app purchases.

### 1.2.1 — 2021-08-12

By popular demand, we've added the option to also copy media that exists only in iCloud (in-app purchase required; free for customers who already have the in-app purchase).

We've also added the ability to find and use the original photo creation date as reported by the original camera (using EXIF data).

## More apps by OWC

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- [My OWC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-owc/id6741334930)

All apps by OWC: https://appshunter.io/developer/356265577

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