# Mobile Transfer Express vs Socket Mobile Companion

The clearest difference is rating: Socket Mobile Companion at 3.8 against Mobile Transfer Express's 2.7. Socket Mobile Companion also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Mobile Transfer Express's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Socket Mobile Companion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Mobile Transfer Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

Socket Mobile Companion holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Socket Mobile Companion has 94 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Mobile Transfer Express ships an update every 5 months, Socket Mobile Companion every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Transfer Express | Socket Mobile Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-transfer-express/id872913387/reviews) | **[3.8 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socket-mobile-companion/id1175638950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brother Industries, LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/382775645) | [Socket Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684485192) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Transfer Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-transfer-express/id872913387)

This utility app allows you to transfer compatible label templates, databases, and images to a label printer using your mobile device. It supports cloud services and email attachments for file management and connects to printers via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Transfer label templates, databases, and images, Use mobile device or cloud as external storage, Load *.BLF & *.PDZ files, Connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, Share Transfer Files

**In-app purchases:** none


### Socket Mobile Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socket-mobile-companion/id1175638950)

Enhance your Socket Mobile reader's performance with optimized modes for high-speed scanning or broad app compatibility. Access troubleshooting guides and learn about extended protection plans to keep your device operational.

**Highlights:** Optimized scanning modes, High performance scanning, Basic keyboard compatibility, Troubleshooting support, SocketCare protection plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SocketCam C860 | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Transfer Express free?

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

### Is Socket Mobile Companion free?

Socket Mobile Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Transfer Express or Socket Mobile Companion?

Socket Mobile Companion is rated higher. Mobile Transfer Express averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Socket Mobile Companion averages 3.8 from 94 ratings.

### Do Mobile Transfer Express or Socket Mobile Companion have ads?

Neither Mobile Transfer Express nor Socket Mobile Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Transfer Express or Socket Mobile Companion?

Mobile Transfer Express ships an update every 5 months, and Socket Mobile Companion every 4 months. Most recently, Mobile Transfer Express was updated on September 24, 2026 and Socket Mobile Companion 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.*