Comparison

iTransfer Pro vs Data Transfer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTransfer Pro

Easily transfer files between your device and cloud storage services like Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS servers with advanced authentication options. Manage, view, and share your documents and media files efficiently.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive integration (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • FTP, SFTP, FTPS server support
  • Private key authentication for SFTP
  • File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
  • View and open various file types
  • Email and share files
  • Password protection
Features
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iTransfer Pro is the Pro Version of iTransfer, the No. 1 App for file transfer on iPhone/iPad. Besides all the features available on iTransfer, the Pro Version has more features, which are essential to business and professional users, including Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive access. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers, DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 3. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 4. Email files. 5. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 6. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 7. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 8. Play photo slideshows. 9. Playback music and videos. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer Pro provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.

About

Data Transfer

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
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Copy data directly from your old phone to the new one - using only WiFi network. Transfer all your contacts, calendar events, photos and videos to the other device with one click. No computer needed, Data Transfer - Copy My Data supports cross-platform transfer , allowing you to share data without the limitation of platform. It's fast, it's easy, and it's secure! Just make sure both devices are on the same WiFi network, and then leave the transfer work to the app. Highlight Features of Data Transfer - Copy My Data Secure - Transfer data without computer - Transfer without losing the quality - Cross-platform transfer - Phone clone Easy - Phone transfer - Transfer contacts - Transfer photos - Transfer to iOS Fast - Fast data transfer speed - Copy my data with one click Wanna copy my data and don’t lose anything? Download Data Transfer - Copy My Data for smart switch data and content transfer. Copy my data and simple transfer my data will be easier than ever.

Screenshots

iTransfer Pro4 screens
Data Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Data Transfer at Free against iTransfer Pro's $5.99. Data Transfer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (73% vs 31%). iTransfer Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Data Transfer is free to download; iTransfer Pro costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Data Transfer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Transfer has 571 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iTransfer Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of Data Transfer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTransfer Pro ships an update every 4 months, Data Transfer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iTransfer Pro versus Data Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTransfer ProData Transfer
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (81 ratings)4.8 (571 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81571 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationSimple Health

Customer experience

iTransfer Pro

All ratings81 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative60.9%

Data Transfer

All ratings571 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative24.3%

In-app purchases

None

iTransfer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Data Transfer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTransfer Pro free?
iTransfer Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Data Transfer free?
Data Transfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTransfer Pro or Data Transfer?
Data Transfer is rated higher. iTransfer Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Data Transfer averages 4.8 from 571 ratings.
Do iTransfer Pro or Data Transfer have ads?
Data Transfer shows ads; iTransfer Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, iTransfer Pro or Data Transfer?
iTransfer Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Data Transfer every 3 months. Most recently, iTransfer Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Data Transfer on September 23, 2026.

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