# Data Transfer vs Copy My Data

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Data Transfer at 73% against Copy My Data's 25%. Data Transfer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Copy My Data's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 571). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Copy My Data sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Data Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Data Transfer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 571 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Data Transfer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Copy My Data's.

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 months, Copy My Data every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer | Copy My Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-copy-my-data/id1641202133/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data/id6444592844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 571 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687443479) | [Herbert Lederer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655551525) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-copy-my-data/id1641202133)

Effortlessly move all your contacts, calendar events, photos, and videos from your old phone to a new one using only your WiFi network. This app enables secure, cross-platform data transfer without the need for a computer, ensuring your content is copied quickly and without quality loss.

**Highlights:** WiFi data transfer, Cross-platform compatibility, Transfer contacts, photos, videos, calendar, No computer required, One-click data copy, Secure transfer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Data Transfer free?

Data Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Copy My Data free?

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

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

Data Transfer is rated higher. Data Transfer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Copy My Data averages 4.2 from 2.6K ratings.

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

Data Transfer shows ads; Copy My Data does not.

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

Data Transfer ships an update every 3 months, and Copy My Data every 11 months. Most recently, Data Transfer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Copy My Data on September 24, 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.*
