# Copy My Data vs File Transfer

The clearest difference is rating: Copy My Data at 4.5 against File Transfer's 1.0. Copy My Data also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (16K vs 1). File Transfer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Copy My Data sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. File Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Copy My Data holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy My Data has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Copy My Data's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Transfer's.

Copy My Data ships an update every 10 days, File Transfer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy My Data | File Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-smart-transfer/id870099476/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-media-transfer/id1502143921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **29.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Sky Labs, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610980312) | [ammar malik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451341905) |

## What reviewers say

### Copy My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-smart-transfer/id870099476)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily move and share contacts, calendar entries, and photos between devices over WiFi. This app guides you through a simple process to transfer data between different operating systems or devices with the same OS.

**Highlights:** Transfer contacts, Transfer calendar entries, Transfer photos, Cross-platform transfer, WiFi network transfer, Simple step-by-step guidance

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Transfers | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Free Transfers | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $10.99 | per month |
| Subscription Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Free Transfers | $24.99 | per year |
| premium | $27.99 | per month |
| Free Transfers | $29.99 | per year |
| premium | $39.99 | per year |
| yearly_Plan | $54.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy data transfer
- 👍 Helpful for switching between devices
- 💡 Useful for backing up and restoring data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access
- 💰 Subscription model and hidden fees
- 🔋 Slow and incomplete data transfers

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter PIN code on new device
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Photos and videos not fully transferred

**Requested features**

- Ability to selectively transfer data
- Option to transfer app data and settings
- Improved stability and reliability


### File Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-media-transfer/id1502143921)

Easily transfer files, photos, music, and videos between devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Supports large file transfers and multiple file selections for a seamless sharing experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer, Share photos, videos, music, and contacts, Large file transfer support, Multiple file selection, Easy device connectivity, Secure connection over local Wi-Fi

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copy My Data free?

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

### Is File Transfer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Copy My Data or File Transfer?

Copy My Data is rated higher. Copy My Data averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while File Transfer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Copy My Data or File Transfer have ads?

Both Copy My Data and File Transfer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Copy My Data or File Transfer?

Copy My Data ships an update every 10 days, and File Transfer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Copy My Data was updated on October 26, 2026 and File Transfer on October 24, 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.*