Data Transfer vs Air File Share & Drop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Data Transfer
Effortlessly transfer all your important data, including photos, contacts, apps, and WhatsApp chats, to a new phone. This tool simplifies switching devices across different operating systems and offers AI-powered file identification for a cleaner migration.
- Cross-platform data transfer
- WhatsApp chat migration
- AI-powered file identification
- Backup and restore functionality
- iCloud data restoration
- Fast transfer speeds
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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
Air File Share & Drop
Easily share photos, videos, and documents between Apple devices without cables. This app facilitates quick transfers and also includes a document scanning feature for digital sharing. Organize your files with secure storage and folder creation.
- Share photos, videos, and files wirelessly
- Receive files from other devices
- Scan and share documents
- Secure file storage and organization
- Create nested folders
- Export documents
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Introducing Air File Share - the ultimate file and photo sharing app for your Apple devices. With our app, you can easily share any photo, video, or file with no need for cables or complicated settings. Our app allows you to send files, photos, and videos in a few simple taps, and also receive any files, photos or videos sent to you via AirDrop. Plus, our app offers a document scanning feature that allows you to scan any document and share it with your friends. Features - Share a Photo - Share a File - Share a Video - Receive Files - Scan a document - Send a mail Free and Pro Free: sharing photos, videos and files with AirDrop or the iOS share sheet, receiving files, scanning a document from the Share screen to send it, sending mail, and 5 transfers with Air File Share's own phone-to-phone sharing. Air File Share Pro (paid, requires a separate purchase): unlimited phone-to-phone transfers with Air File Share, and scanning documents into the Scanner tab's document library. Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Our app also allows you to store your files in a secured place, create folders, and folders in folders, view and edit any files, and easily share documents using the export option. Our user-friendly interface and fast file transfer speeds make file sharing a breeze. With File Share, sharing files and photos with anyone, anywhere has never been easier. Download our app now and experience the convenience of fast, easy file and photo sharing. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/scepllc/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Air File Share & Drop at 4.5 against Data Transfer's 3.9. Air File Share & Drop also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 19%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Data Transfer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Air File Share & Drop sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Air File Share & Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air File Share & Drop has 8.5K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 43% of Air File Share & Drop's.
Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, Air File Share & Drop every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Data Transfer | Air File Share & Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.1K ratings) | 4.5 (8.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 8.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd. | Scep Group LLC |
Customer experience
Data Transfer
Air File Share & Drop
User reviews
Data Transfer
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful features
- 🚀 Lightning-fast transfer
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable transfer
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
Air File Share & Drop
From 8.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick setup and download
- 👍 Useful for file sharing between devices
- 👍 Convenient for transferring photos and videos
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and editing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices
- 🔒 Concerns about hidden subscription charges
- 🐛 Unreliable file transfer and connectivity
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced compared to native solutions
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
Air File Share & Drop
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to send or receive files
- Constant spinning/loading issues
- Inability to cancel subscription or get refunds
Requested features
4 requests- Clearer pricing and subscription information
- Improved compatibility and device support
- Better user guidance and tutorials
- Free trial option to test the app
In-app purchases
Data Transfer
- 1 Year Subscription$2.991 Year
- Phone to Phone Subscription$6.997 Days
- Phone to Phone Subscription$9.993 Months
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- Phone to Phone Subscription$10.991 Month
- 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
- Mobiletrans lifetime license$2.99
Air File Share & Drop
- Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Weekly Plan PRO +$7.997 Days
- 1 Year Premium$9.991 Year
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- 1 Month Plan PRO +$16.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium Unlimited$19.991 Year
- 1 Year Plan PRO +$39.991 Year
Questions
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