# Data Transfer vs Air File Share & Drop

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.

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 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer | Air File Share & Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-file-share-and-drop/id1667262736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721309409) | [Scep Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Transfer

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

Easily move all your important data, including photos, contacts, apps, and WhatsApp chats, to a new phone. This tool supports cross-platform transfers and offers AI-powered identification of files to optimize your migration. It also provides backup and restore functionalities for your messages and call history.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform phone data transfer, WhatsApp chat migration, AI-powered file identification, Backup and restore messages/call history, iCloud data restoration, Fast transfer speeds (30 MB/s)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| 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


### Air File Share & Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-file-share-and-drop/id1667262736)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan PRO + | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Plan PRO + | $16.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan PRO + | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick setup and download
- 👍 Useful for file sharing between devices
- 👍 Convenient for transferring photos and videos
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices
- 🔒 Concerns about hidden subscription charges
- 🐛 Unreliable file transfer and connectivity
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced compared to native solutions

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to send or receive files
- Constant spinning/loading issues
- Inability to cancel subscription or get refunds

**Requested features**

- Clearer pricing and subscription information
- Improved compatibility and device support
- Better user guidance and tutorials
- Free trial option to test the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Transfer free?

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

### Is Air File Share & Drop free?

Air File Share & Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Data Transfer or Air File Share & Drop?

Air File Share & Drop is rated higher. Data Transfer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Air File Share & Drop averages 4.5 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Data Transfer or Air File Share & Drop have ads?

Neither Data Transfer nor Air File Share & Drop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Data Transfer or Air File Share & Drop?

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Air File Share & Drop every 6 days. Most recently, Data Transfer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Air File Share & Drop on November 8, 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.*