# PairDrop vs Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data at 4.5 against PairDrop's 3.8. Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (310 vs 97). PairDrop's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PairDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 310 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

PairDrop ships an update daily, Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PairDrop | Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairdrop/id6752762921/reviews) | **[4.5 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switchcopy-and-move-data/id6756014233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **310** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jignesh Boricha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840814450) | [Smart Transfer Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894203966) |

## What reviewers say

### PairDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairdrop/id6752762921)

Effortlessly share and transfer photos between devices with speed and security. This app offers instant, high-quality transfers, cloud backup, and cross-device compatibility. It's designed for anyone needing a simple solution for photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Fast photo transfers, Secure sharing, One-tap sending, Cloud backup & restore, Cross-device support, Batch sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-switchcopy-and-move-data/id6756014233)

Easily transfer your photos, videos, contacts, and more to a new phone wirelessly. This app offers a simple, step-by-step process to move your essential data without needing a computer, ensuring you can start using your new device quickly.

**Highlights:** Transfer data between iOS devices, Move photos, videos, contacts, calendars, notes, Wireless Wi-Fi data transfer, No computer required, Step-by-step guidance, Clear progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Switch – Move to iOS | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Switch・Phone Copy | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Switch・Phone Data Transfer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Switch・Phone Clone App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Switch・iOS Data Transfer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Switch・Data Migration | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Move photos | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Switch・Phone Move | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Switch – Move to iOS | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Transfer data | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Switch – Move to iOS | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Transfer・Phone Clone | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Switch – Move to iOS | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Switch・Phone Clone App | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Switch・Phone Clone App | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Switch・Data Migration | $119.99 | per year |
| Smart Move | $9.99 | one-time |
| Switch Data | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PairDrop free?

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

### Is Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data free?

Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PairDrop or Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data?

Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data is rated higher. PairDrop averages 3.8 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data averages 4.5 from 310 ratings.

### Do PairDrop or Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data have ads?

PairDrop shows ads; Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data does not.

### Which is updated more often, PairDrop or Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data?

PairDrop ships an update daily, and Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data every 3 weeks. Most recently, PairDrop was updated on September 22, 2026 and Smart Switch・Copy & Move Data on September 22, 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.*