Comparison

Data Transfer vs Arc

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

Head to head
About

Data Transfer

Easily transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp data, and files between phones, even across different operating systems and brands. Securely back up and restore your data, including iCloud backups, without using your mobile data.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform data transfer
  • WhatsApp chat migration
  • Backup and restore data
  • Fast transfer speeds
  • QR code connection
  • No data plan usage
Features
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Getting a new phone? Move everything that matters in just a few taps. MobileTrans makes switching phones simple, even across different operating systems. Securely move your photos, videos, contacts, files, apps, and WhatsApp chats to your new device without losing important data. Need more than phone-to-phone transfer? MobileTrans also helps you restore data from iCloud, create backups before switching, and move files between your phone and computer. With the new AI Transfer feature, MobileTrans can identify large files, old files, damaged files, and duplicate contacts before you switch phones, helping you decide what to move first. Everything You Need for Phone Transfer ● Phone Data Transfer Switch between different platforms and move your data to a new phone. MobileTrans supports all major data types, including photos, videos, WhatsApp data, audio files, contacts, music, documents, and more. MobileTrans helps you clone apps and move important data. ● WhatsApp Transfer Move your WhatsApp messages and chats to a new phone securely, including chat history, photos, videos, contacts, stickers, and other attachments. Keep your chat history intact and continue conversations seamlessly on your new device. ● AI Transfer Know what matters before you transfer. AI Transfer helps identify large files, old files, damaged files, and duplicate contacts on your phone. This makes phone switching more efficient and helps reduce clutter during migration. ● Backup & Restore Messages and Call History Create a secure backup of your messages and call history. Restore them anytime when switching phones, upgrading devices, or recovering important data. ● iCloud to New Device Sign in with your Apple ID and restore photos, videos, contacts, documents, and other important data from iCloud directly to your new device. Why Choose MobileTrans? ● Fast Phone Transfer Transfer up to 200× faster than Bluetooth. With an average speed of 30 MB/s, you can move a 1 GB video in about 30 seconds. ● No Mobile Data Required MobileTrans uses a direct local connection between devices, so your mobile data plan won't be used during the transfer. ● QR Code Connection Connect your old and new phones instantly by scanning a QR code. Enjoy a wireless connection with no cables, complicated setup, or computer required. Move data with a quick share experience while keeping security. ● High Privacy & Data Security Your data stays on your devices throughout the transfer process. MobileTrans does not store or upload your personal information, helping keep your data private and secure. Subscribe to get unlimited access to all features: - Phone Transfer - File Transfer - Photo Transfer - WhatsApp Transfer - Contact & App Transfer - iCloud Transfer - Phone-to-PC Transfer Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or turn off auto-renew in Account Settings anytime after purchase. About the Developer-Wondershare With more than one million users in more than 120 countries and regions around the world, Wondershare is a company dedicated to creative software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: customer_service@wondershare.com

About

Arc

Instantly send large files to any device globally, across all platforms. Enjoy blazing-fast, ad-free wireless transfers without needing a shared Wi-Fi connection. Securely share photos, videos, documents, and more with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Send to any phone, laptop, or PC
  • Wireless transfer over internet or Wi-Fi
  • Fast speeds up to 40 MB/s
  • Unlimited file size transfers
  • Secure and encrypted
  • Ad-free experience
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Transfer files instantly to any device, anywhere in the world. Send large files with just two taps — all with no ads. FEATURES: - Send to any phone, laptop, or PC. Supported on all platforms and devices. - Transfer wirelessly, whether you're on the same Wi-Fi or connecting over the internet. No need for a shared Wi-Fi — Arc adapts to your needs to copy data and send files. - Blazing fast speed of up to 40 MB/s (320 Mbps). - Send large files – there is no limit on the size of files you can send. Send photos, videos, music, documents, and more. - Need to send files to a friend? Just ask them to install Arc, put in their email, and you're good to go. - Safe, secure, and encrypted with industry-standard peer-to-peer DTLS encryption. - Beautiful UI, effortless UX. Enjoy an ad-free file transfer experience with no extra steps — just tap and send. Made in India! Get Arc for all your devices: https://arctransfer.co/download Support: Contact us at aneesh@arctransfer.co EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://arctransfer.co/privacy

Screenshots

Data Transfer4 screens
Arc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Data Transfer at none against Arc's shown. Data Transfer also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 175) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Arc's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Data Transfer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Arc sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arc holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Transfer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Data Transfer's written reviews are positive against 38% of Arc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, Arc every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Data Transfer versus Arc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData TransferArc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.1K ratings)4.3 (175 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews38.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better175
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.Aneesh Hegde

Customer experience

Data Transfer

All ratings1,106 ratings
Positive73.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews755 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative78.5%

Arc

All ratings175 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Data Transfer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to transfer data
  • Subscription issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Transfer SMS messages
  • Transfer WhatsApp data
  • More transparent pricing
  • Improve customer support

Arc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Data Transfer

Subscriptions15
  • 1 Year Subscription$2.991 Year
  • 1 Quarter Subscription$5.993 Months
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$6.997 Days
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  • Phone to Phone Subscription$7.993 Months
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$9.993 Months
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$10.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$11.991 Year
  • WhatApp Tranfer Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$15.991 Year
  • Full Feature Subscription$18.997 Days
  • Phone to Phone Subscription$19.991 Year
  • WhatApp Tranfer Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Full Feature$24.991 Month
  • Phone to Phone + WhatsApp$36.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mobiletrans lifetime license$2.99
7 purchases

Arc

Subscriptions1
  • Arc Pro$1.991 Month
One-time6
  • Bronze Donation$0.99
  • Silver Donation$1.99
  • Gold Donation$2.99
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  • Arc Plus$3.99
  • Platinum Donation$4.99
  • Arc Pro Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is Data Transfer free?
Data Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arc free?
Arc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Data Transfer or Arc?
Arc is rated higher. Data Transfer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Arc averages 4.3 from 175 ratings.
Do Data Transfer or Arc have ads?
Arc shows ads; Data Transfer does not.
Which is updated more often, Data Transfer or Arc?
Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arc every 2 days. Most recently, Data Transfer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Arc on September 17, 2026.

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