# Messages and Chat Export PDF vs File Transfer・Share my Data

The clearest difference is rating: Messages and Chat Export PDF at 4.5 against File Transfer・Share my Data's 3.0. Messages and Chat Export PDF also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 26). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messages and Chat Export PDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and File Transfer・Share my Data sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Messages and Chat Export PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messages and Chat Export PDF has 4.2K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Messages and Chat Export PDF's written reviews are positive against 23% of File Transfer・Share my Data's.

Messages and Chat Export PDF ships an update every 6 weeks, File Transfer・Share my Data monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messages and Chat Export PDF | File Transfer・Share my Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-and-chat-export-pdf/id1241178802/reviews)** | [3.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfershare-my-data/id1572448973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **32.1% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGISET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/944123342) | [Netpeak EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572448975) |

## What reviewers say

### Messages and Chat Export PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-and-chat-export-pdf/id1241178802)

Easily save and organize conversations from any messaging app into a single PDF or image. Automatically stitch screenshots or record scrollable chats as high-quality videos. Offers precision editing and private on-device processing for secure exports.

**Highlights:** Auto-stitch screenshots to PDF/image, Manual stitching and precision editing, Record scrollable chats as video, Trim, crop, and slow down video, Organize exports with folders, Export to JPG, PNG, or PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Messages Export Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward to learn
- 💡 Useful for documentation and record-keeping
- 🚀 Quick stitching of screenshots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Stitching issues and loss of work
- 💰 Misleading about free features
- 🐛 Unreliable export functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when stitching multiple screenshots
- Exported PDFs have visible seams and poor quality
- Inability to rearrange screenshots after initial stitching
- Paid features not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually crop and edit stitched screenshots
- Support for multi-page PDF exports
- Improved workflow for organizing and stitching screenshots
- Better integration with cloud storage and photo libraries


### File Transfer・Share my Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfershare-my-data/id1572448973)

Easily send large files like photos and videos between phones and PCs wirelessly. This cross-platform tool offers a fast, secure, and intuitive way to share content without needing cables or extra software.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer, Cross-platform sharing, No data cables needed, High transfer speed, Intuitive interface, Transfer photos, videos, contacts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Transfer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| File Transfer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Simple transfer phone data | $14.99 | per month |
| Transfer my file | $24.99 | per year |
| Copy my file | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| File Transfer | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messages and Chat Export PDF free?

Messages and Chat Export PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Transfer・Share my Data free?

File Transfer・Share my Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Messages and Chat Export PDF or File Transfer・Share my Data?

Messages and Chat Export PDF is rated higher. Messages and Chat Export PDF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while File Transfer・Share my Data averages 3.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Messages and Chat Export PDF or File Transfer・Share my Data have ads?

File Transfer・Share my Data shows ads; Messages and Chat Export PDF does not.

### Which is updated more often, Messages and Chat Export PDF or File Transfer・Share my Data?

Messages and Chat Export PDF ships an update every 6 weeks, and File Transfer・Share my Data monthly. Most recently, Messages and Chat Export PDF was updated on November 2, 2026 and File Transfer・Share my Data on November 3, 2026.

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