# Data Transfer vs Arc

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer | Arc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834/reviews) | **[4.3 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-seamless-file-transfer/id1608323179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 175 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **38.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721309409) | [Aneesh Hegde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608323181) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| 1 Quarter Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Full Feature Subscription | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Feature | $24.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone + WhatsApp | $36.99 | per year |
| Mobiletrans lifetime license | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful features
- 🚀 Lightning-fast transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable transfer
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to transfer data
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Transfer SMS messages
- Transfer WhatsApp data
- More transparent pricing
- Improve customer support


### Arc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-seamless-file-transfer/id1608323179)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arc Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Bronze Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arc Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arc Pro Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


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