# Samsung Smart Switch Mobile vs Android Switch

The clearest difference is rating: Android Switch at 3.4 against Samsung Smart Switch Mobile's 3.1. Android Switch also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Samsung Smart Switch Mobile's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Android Switch holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 219 and 94 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Samsung Smart Switch Mobile's written reviews are positive against 23% of Android Switch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Android Switch every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samsung Smart Switch Mobile | Android Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-switch-mobile/id1571429529/reviews) | **[3.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-switch/id6449987166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **26.5% of reviews** | 23.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Samsung Smart Switch Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-switch-mobile/id1571429529)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily move contacts, calendar events, reminders, photos, and videos from an iPhone to a Galaxy device. The app ensures data on the sender device is not deleted after transfer. It supports USB connections for transferring additional content.

**Highlights:** Transfer contacts, Migrate calendar events, Move reminders, Send photos, Transfer videos, USB data transfer

**In-app purchases:** none


### Android Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-switch/id6449987166)

Easily and securely transfer photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events to a new Android device. Get guidance on setting up your new phone, including disabling iMessage to ensure you receive all text messages.

**Highlights:** Transfer photos and videos, Migrate contacts and calendar events, Secure data transfer, Cable-free setup, iMessage deactivation guidance

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samsung Smart Switch Mobile free?

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Android Switch free?

Android Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samsung Smart Switch Mobile or Android Switch?

Android Switch is rated higher. Samsung Smart Switch Mobile averages 3.1 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Android Switch averages 3.4 from 94 ratings.

### Do Samsung Smart Switch Mobile or Android Switch have ads?

Neither Samsung Smart Switch Mobile nor Android Switch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samsung Smart Switch Mobile or Android Switch?

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Android Switch every 2 months. Most recently, Samsung Smart Switch Mobile was updated on October 13, 2026 and Android Switch on October 13, 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.*