# Data Transfer vs Copy the Data

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Data Transfer at 1.1K against Copy the Data's 6. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Transfer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Copy the Data sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Data Transfer against 4.0 for Copy the Data. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Transfer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, Copy the Data fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer | Copy the Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-the-data/id6476906566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721309409) | [俊潮 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759041539) |

## 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


### Copy the Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-the-data/id6476906566)

Effortlessly transfer photos, videos, files, and contacts between phones with a single click. This app bypasses the need for cables or computer connections, offering rapid, traffic-free data migration.

**Highlights:** One-click data transfer, No computer or cables needed, Transfer photos, videos, files, contacts, Rapid transmission speed, No data traffic consumption, Easy to operate

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Weekly membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Annual membership | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Transfer free?

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

### Is Copy the Data free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Data Transfer or Copy the Data?

Copy the Data is rated higher. Data Transfer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Copy the Data averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Data Transfer or Copy the Data have ads?

Neither Data Transfer nor Copy the Data shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Data Transfer or Copy the Data?

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Copy the Data fortnightly. Most recently, Data Transfer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Copy the Data on June 2, 2026.

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