# Simple Transfer vs ThrowBaks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThrowBaks at none against Simple Transfer's 6. ThrowBaks also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Simple Transfer's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Transfer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. ThrowBaks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThrowBaks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Transfer has 16K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Simple Transfer's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThrowBaks's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Transfer | ThrowBaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-transfer-photo-plus-video/id420821506/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwbaks/id6744651636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rambax, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315377119) | [Anthony Salesi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808703654) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-transfer-photo-plus-video/id420821506)

Easily transfer photos and large videos to your computer via WiFi or USB. Convert HEIC to JPG, HEVC to MOV/MP4, and Live Photos to videos. Offers optional automatic deletion of transferred files to free up device space.

**Highlights:** Transfer photos and videos via WiFi or USB, Convert HEIC to JPG, Convert HEVC to MOV/MP4, Convert Live Photos to video, View and download albums on computer, Save photos/videos from computer to device, Photo Cleaner for space saving

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Cleaner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🚀 Portable memories
- 🚀 Saves time
- 🚀 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with videos
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to transfer files consistently
- Corrupts or loses files during transfer
- Doesn't recognize all devices
- Resets photo/video dates during transfer
- Limits free transfers to only 50 items

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer large files and videos
- Maintain original photo/video dates
- Folder organization and sorting options
- Family sharing support
- Ability to delete photos from device after transfer


### ThrowBaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwbaks/id6744651636)

This app lets you revisit your past memories, one year at a time. It supports full-resolution photos, Live Photos, and videos, and displays their original locations. Your privacy is protected as it never collects or stores your data.

**Highlights:** View memories year by year, Full resolution photos, Live Photos, and videos, View memory locations, Share memories to other apps, 100% ad-free experience, Privacy-focused, no data collection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Transfer free?

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

### Is ThrowBaks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Transfer or ThrowBaks?

ThrowBaks is rated higher. Simple Transfer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while ThrowBaks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Transfer or ThrowBaks have ads?

Neither Simple Transfer nor ThrowBaks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Transfer or ThrowBaks?

Simple Transfer ships an update every 9 days, and ThrowBaks every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Transfer was updated on November 5, 2026 and ThrowBaks on October 30, 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.*