# SMS Export vs File Transfer・Share my Data

SMS Export and File Transfer・Share my Data both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of SMS Export's written reviews are positive against 23% of File Transfer・Share my Data's. SMS Export also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). File Transfer・Share my Data's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 44 months). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

File Transfer・Share my Data is free to download; SMS Export costs $4.99 up front. File Transfer・Share my Data sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SMS Export asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for SMS Export against 3.0 for File Transfer・Share my Data. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Export has 157 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of SMS Export's written reviews are positive against 23% of File Transfer・Share my Data's.

SMS Export ships an update every 44 months, File Transfer・Share my Data monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Export | File Transfer・Share my Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-export/id316914912/reviews) | [3.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfershare-my-data/id1572448973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabrizio Farenga](https://appshunter.io/developer/298009132) | [Netpeak EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572448975) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Export

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-export/id316914912)

Easily copy SMS and iMessages from your iPhone or iPad to your PC or Mac. Save and print your conversations in various file formats. Requires a free desktop application download.

**Highlights:** Export SMS and iMessages, Save to Excel, HTML, CSV, TXT, EML, Select contacts for export, Sort messages by date/number, Compatible with iOS 10, Supports all iPhone/iPad models

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable & easy
- 🚀 Works great once it's set up
- 🚀 Fantastic support
- 🚀 It still works!
- 🚀 Great computer App and Customer Service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pointless
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 No iTunes
- 🐛 Lazy App Store sneaky developer?
- 🐛 Fake

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### File Transfer・Share my Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfershare-my-data/id1572448973)

Easily send large files like photos and videos between phones and PCs wirelessly. This cross-platform tool offers a fast, secure, and intuitive way to share content without needing cables or extra software.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer, Cross-platform sharing, No data cables needed, High transfer speed, Intuitive interface, Transfer photos, videos, contacts

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Transfer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| File Transfer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Simple transfer phone data | $14.99 | per month |
| Transfer my file | $24.99 | per year |
| Copy my file | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| File Transfer | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Export free?

SMS Export costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Transfer・Share my Data free?

File Transfer・Share my Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Export or File Transfer・Share my Data?

SMS Export and File Transfer・Share my Data are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 157 and 26 ratings respectively.

### Do SMS Export or File Transfer・Share my Data have ads?

File Transfer・Share my Data shows ads; SMS Export does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Export or File Transfer・Share my Data?

SMS Export ships an update every 44 months, and File Transfer・Share my Data monthly. Most recently, SMS Export was updated on October 15, 2026 and File Transfer・Share my Data on October 4, 2026.

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