Comparison

SwitchMemory vs SD Import

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SwitchMemory

Manage files on external SD cards with this utility. It allows you to copy, move, and back up your contacts directly from your device.

Highlights
  • External SD card reader/writer
  • File copy and move
  • Contact backup function
  • Manage files on SD card
Features
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This is the application for external SD card reader/writer. In addition to the file copy and file move, it has the backup function for contacts.

About

SD Import

Easily transfer photos and videos from your camera's SD card directly to your iPhone's photo library. Supports RAW formats and offers smart scanning to organize your media by date, preserving EXIF data. Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited imports and one-tap card cleanup.

Highlights
  • Real-time import progress
  • One-tap card cleanup (Pro)
  • RAW format support
  • Smart scanning for media
  • Date grouping
  • EXIF preservation
  • Storage check before import
Features
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SD Import is the fastest and simplest tool to import photos and videos from your camera SD card directly to iPhone Photos. Why SD Import? • Real-time import progress — see exactly how fast files are transferring, byte by byte • One-tap card cleanup — delete successfully imported files from your SD card right after importing, freeing space while you're still shooting (Pro) • Deletion with two safeguards — only files verified as fully read and confirmed saved to Photos are removed; failed imports are never deleted, and every deletion needs your confirmation • RAW format support — ARW, CR2, CR3, RAF, NEF and more • Smart scanning — automatically finds photos and videos, hides junk files • Date grouping — browse media organized by shooting date • EXIF preserved — original shooting dates kept intact in your Photos library • Storage check — warns you before import if space is running low How it works: 1. Connect your SD card reader to iPhone 2. Select the SD card directory 3. Pick your photos and videos 4. Tap Import — done! 5. Need space? Clear the imported files off the card in one tap About the delete feature Every file is verified as fully read and successfully saved to your Photos library before it is deleted. Files that failed to import, or that you didn't select, are never touched. Deletion always requires an explicit tap plus a confirmation — nothing is ever deleted automatically. Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited imports and SD card cleanup with a one-time purchase. No subscription, yours forever. Supports Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, DJI and other major camera brands.

Screenshots

SwitchMemory4 screens
SD Import4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SD Import at 3.7 against SwitchMemory's 1.0. SD Import also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). SwitchMemory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SD Import sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SwitchMemory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SD Import holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of SwitchMemory's written reviews are positive against 67% of SD Import's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchMemory ships an update every 5 months, SD Import every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SwitchMemory versus SD Import: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchMemorySD Import
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMS Solutions Co.,Ltd.海龙 李

Customer experience

SwitchMemory

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral30.8%
Negative38.5%

SD Import

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

SwitchMemory

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SD Import

One-time1
  • 解锁无限导入$4.99

Questions

Is SwitchMemory free?
SwitchMemory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SD Import free?
SD Import is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwitchMemory or SD Import?
SD Import is rated higher. SwitchMemory averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SD Import averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SwitchMemory or SD Import have ads?
Neither SwitchMemory nor SD Import shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchMemory or SD Import?
SwitchMemory ships an update every 5 months, and SD Import every 2 days. Most recently, SwitchMemory was updated on September 27, 2026 and SD Import on September 27, 2026.

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