# Smart Switch vs Copy My Data

The clearest difference is rating: Copy My Data at 4.2 against Smart Switch's 1.0. Copy My Data also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 1). Smart Switch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Switch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Copy My Data sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy My Data holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy My Data has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Switch ships an update every 9 months, Copy My Data every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Switch | Copy My Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switch-transfer-files/id1608172864/reviews) | **[4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data/id6444592844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Abdullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608173046) | [Herbert Lederer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655551525) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switch-transfer-files/id1608172864)

Easily transfer files, photos, videos, and audio between devices. This app creates a secure connection to share your data quickly and efficiently, saving you time when moving to a new phone.

**Highlights:** Transfer files, photos, videos, and audio, Secure device connection, User-friendly interface, Fast searching and device discovery, One-tap multi-item sending

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### Copy My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data/id6444592844)

Easily copy and transfer files between devices with an intuitive interface. Securely back up contacts, organize favorite media, and personalize your device with updated wallpapers. Offers flexible subscription plans for full access.

**Highlights:** Effortless file transfers between devices, Access files from Photos and Files apps, Favorite media collection for easy access, Backup and copy contacts, Regularly updated wallpaper collection

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $8.99 | per month |
| One Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Week package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Month package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Year package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Switch free?

Smart Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Copy My Data free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Switch or Copy My Data?

Copy My Data is rated higher. Smart Switch averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Copy My Data averages 4.2 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Smart Switch or Copy My Data have ads?

Smart Switch shows ads; Copy My Data does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Switch or Copy My Data?

Smart Switch ships an update every 9 months, and Copy My Data every 11 months. Most recently, Smart Switch was updated on September 24, 2026 and Copy My Data on October 15, 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.*