# Copy My Data vs Smart Switch

The clearest difference is rating: Copy My Data at 4.6 against Smart Switch's 4.0. Copy My Data also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 154). Smart Switch's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 21%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Copy My Data sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Smart Switch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy My Data holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy My Data has 1.1K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Copy My Data's written reviews are positive against 54% of Smart Switch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Copy My Data ships an update fortnightly, Smart Switch monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy My Data | Smart Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-mobile-transfer/id6443858754/reviews)** | [4.0 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switch-copy-my-data/id6578448795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KHD Plaza LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857674473) | [Tech Nest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703040252) |

## What reviewers say

### Copy My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-mobile-transfer/id6443858754)

Easily transfer photos, videos, contacts, and calendar data between devices with a few clicks. This app offers fast and convenient data exchange, saving you time on copying files. Upgrade for advanced features like filtering, sorting, and compression.

**Highlights:** Transfer photos, videos, contacts, calendar, Fast data exchange, Intuitive interface, File system search, Data filtering by date (Premium), Duplicate sorting (Premium), Data compression (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Copy My Data Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Mobile Transfer Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Switch to a new device | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Copy My Data Premium Transfer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Copy My Data Premium Transfer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Copy My Data Premium Transfer | $9.99 | per month |
| Black Friday Offer | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Data transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes during photo transfer
- 🐛 Fails to transfer data as promised
- 💰 Misleading paid features
- 💰 Forced to pay for both devices
- 🔍 Riddled with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during photo transfer
- Fails to connect devices
- Misleading paid features

**Requested features**

- Option to selectively transfer data
- Improved stability and reliability


### Smart Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switch-copy-my-data/id6578448795)

Effortlessly transfer your valuable data, including contacts, photos, videos, and music, between any two mobile devices wirelessly. This app simplifies moving your entire phone's content to a new device with secure and fast file sharing.

**Highlights:** Wireless data transfer, Transfer contacts, photos, videos, music, Phone cloning, Fast file sharing, Secure data transfer, Move data to iOS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Switch Pro Experience | $17.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copy My Data free?

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

### Is Smart Switch free?

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

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

Copy My Data is rated higher. Copy My Data averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Smart Switch averages 4.0 from 154 ratings.

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

Both Copy My Data and Smart Switch show ads.

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

Copy My Data ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Switch monthly. Most recently, Copy My Data was updated on September 21, 2026 and Smart Switch on September 21, 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.*