# Direct Transfer Contacts/Files vs Copy the Data

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Direct Transfer Contacts/Files at 35 against Copy the Data's 6. Direct Transfer Contacts/Files also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Transfer Contacts/Files sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Copy the Data sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Direct Transfer Contacts/Files against 4.0 for Copy the Data. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Transfer Contacts/Files has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Direct Transfer Contacts/Files ships an update every 3 weeks, Copy the Data fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Transfer Contacts/Files | Copy the Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-transfer-contactsfiles/id1489123178/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-the-data/id6476906566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CyberValue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/595024047) | [俊潮 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759041539) |

## 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 the Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-the-data/id6476906566)

Effortlessly transfer photos, videos, files, and contacts between phones with a single click. This app bypasses the need for cables or computer connections, offering rapid, traffic-free data migration.

**Highlights:** One-click data transfer, No computer or cables needed, Transfer photos, videos, files, contacts, Rapid transmission speed, No data traffic consumption, Easy to operate

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Weekly membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Annual membership | $14.99 | 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 the Data free?

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

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

Copy the Data is rated higher. Direct Transfer Contacts/Files averages 3.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Copy the Data averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

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

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

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

Direct Transfer Contacts/Files ships an update every 3 weeks, and Copy the Data fortnightly. Most recently, Direct Transfer Contacts/Files was updated on July 7, 2026 and Copy the Data on June 2, 2026.

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