# Direct Transfer Contacts/Files vs Copy My Data

The clearest difference is update cadence: Direct Transfer Contacts/Files at every 3 weeks against Copy My Data's every 11 months. Direct Transfer Contacts/Files also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Copy My Data's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 35) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Transfer Contacts/Files sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Copy My Data sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy My Data holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy My Data has 2.6K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Direct Transfer Contacts/Files's written reviews are positive against 25% of Copy My Data's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Direct Transfer Contacts/Files ships an update every 3 weeks, Copy My Data every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Transfer Contacts/Files | Copy My Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-transfer-contactsfiles/id1489123178/reviews) | **[4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data/id6444592844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CyberValue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/595024047) | [Herbert Lederer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655551525) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Transfer Contacts/Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-transfer-contactsfiles/id1489123178)

Easily move contacts, photos, and videos to a new phone without complex network setups. This cross-platform app ensures reliable transfers, allowing selection of specific files and offering no limits on size or quantity in its unlocked version.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform transfer, No complex network required, Reliable and resumable transfers, Select specific files, No file size or contact limits (unlocked), Easy-to-use UI

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited Contacts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Unlimited Files | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Unlimited All | $3.99 | one-time |


### Copy My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data/id6444592844)

Easily copy and transfer files between devices with an intuitive interface. Securely back up contacts, organize favorite media, and personalize your device with updated wallpapers. Offers flexible subscription plans for full access.

**Highlights:** Effortless file transfers between devices, Access files from Photos and Files apps, Favorite media collection for easy access, Backup and copy contacts, Regularly updated wallpaper collection

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $8.99 | per month |
| One Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Week package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Month package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Year package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direct Transfer Contacts/Files free?

Direct Transfer Contacts/Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Copy My Data free?

Copy My Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Direct Transfer Contacts/Files or Copy My Data?

Copy My Data is rated higher. Direct Transfer Contacts/Files averages 3.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Copy My Data averages 4.2 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Direct Transfer Contacts/Files or Copy My Data have ads?

Neither Direct Transfer Contacts/Files nor Copy My Data shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Direct Transfer Contacts/Files or Copy My Data?

Direct Transfer Contacts/Files ships an update every 3 weeks, and Copy My Data every 11 months. Most recently, Direct Transfer Contacts/Files was updated on October 14, 2026 and Copy My Data on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*