# Data Transfer vs Mobile Cloner

The clearest difference is rating: Data Transfer at 3.9 against Mobile Cloner's 3.4. Data Transfer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). Mobile Cloner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and review sentiment (29% vs 19%). On price, ads 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. Mobile Cloner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Data Transfer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Transfer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Data Transfer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Mobile Cloner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, Mobile Cloner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer | Mobile Cloner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-cloner/id1623746211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 188 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721309409) | [Shanghai Transsion Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591860730) |

## 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


### Mobile Cloner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-cloner/id1623746211)

Effortlessly transfer contacts, calendar events, photos, and videos to a new device with a single tap. This app bypasses the need for computers, cables, internet, or cloud backups, offering a fast and seamless data migration experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap data transfer, No computer or cables needed, No internet or cloud backup required, Fast transfer speeds, Simple and aesthetic interface, Scan code for quick connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Transfer free?

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

### Is Mobile Cloner free?

Mobile Cloner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Data Transfer or Mobile Cloner?

Data Transfer is rated higher. Data Transfer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Mobile Cloner averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Data Transfer or Mobile Cloner have ads?

Neither Data Transfer nor Mobile Cloner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Data Transfer or Mobile Cloner?

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mobile Cloner every 4 months. Most recently, Data Transfer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mobile Cloner on September 23, 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.*