# Copy My Data vs Tiger Data Backup + Transfer

Copy My Data and Tiger Data Backup + Transfer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Tiger Data Backup + Transfer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Copy My Data's. Tiger Data Backup + Transfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Copy My Data's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 22) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Tiger Data Backup + Transfer sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Copy My Data against 4.6 for Tiger Data Backup + Transfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy My Data has 16K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Copy My Data's written reviews are positive against 93% of Tiger Data Backup + Transfer's.

Copy My Data ships an update every 10 days, Tiger Data Backup + Transfer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy My Data | Tiger Data Backup + Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-smart-transfer/id870099476/reviews) | **[4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiger-data-backup-plus-transfer/id6449209584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Sky Labs, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610980312) | [POCKETECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849301366) |

## What reviewers say

### Copy My Data

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

**Currently charting:** #183 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


### Tiger Data Backup + Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiger-data-backup-plus-transfer/id6449209584)

Securely back up and transfer your messages, contacts, photos, and videos across devices. Effortlessly manage your data with one-click backups and selective file previews. Supports cross-platform transfer between iOS, Mac, and Windows.

**Highlights:** One-click backup for messages, contacts, photos, and videos, Cross-device syncing, Selective file preview and backup, Gallery view for easy browsing, Export chat records in HTML, PDF, or CSV-XLS, Cross-platform data transfer (iOS, Mac, Windows)

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock with Backup Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Plan | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1-Quarter Plan | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Plan | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 1-Week Plan | $30.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Plan | $39.99 | one-time |
| Data Recovery 7-Days Plan | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 1-Year Plan | $45.95 | one-time |
| 1-Year Plan | $45.99 | one-time |
| Data Recovery 1-Year Plan | $49.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual Plan | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7-Day Plan | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Plan | $52.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Perpetual Plan | $55.90 | one-time |
| 1-Year Plan | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copy My Data free?

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

### Is Tiger Data Backup + Transfer free?

Tiger Data Backup + Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Copy My Data or Tiger Data Backup + Transfer?

Tiger Data Backup + Transfer is rated higher. Copy My Data averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Tiger Data Backup + Transfer averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.

### Do Copy My Data or Tiger Data Backup + Transfer have ads?

Copy My Data shows ads; Tiger Data Backup + Transfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Copy My Data or Tiger Data Backup + Transfer?

Copy My Data ships an update every 10 days, and Tiger Data Backup + Transfer every 11 days. Most recently, Copy My Data was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tiger Data Backup + Transfer on September 5, 2026.

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