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Droid Transfer vs Move to iOS
Both stand on phone transfer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidWindows
Choose Droid Transfer if you need to manage or move Android phone content on a Windows PC, especially messages that you want to export or print. Look elsewhere if you need phone-to-phone transfer, which the listed capabilities do not support.
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Free plan AndroidiPhone
Move to iOS offers a free way to transfer a broad range of supported content when switching from Android. Check the setup and storage limits first, and plan to move music, books, and PDFs separately.
Visit Move to iOSThe facts
| Droid Transfer | Move to iOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Windows | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | wideanglesoftware.com | apple.com |
| On phone transfer software | #10 of 44 | #14 of 44 |
Droid Transfer: what it does well
- Transfers content over USB or local Wi-Fi.
- Exports messages in PDF, HTML, CSV, or text.
- Can print SMS, MMS, and text messages from a PC.
- Manages contacts, files, calendars, and call logs.
- Supports iTunes library syncing with Android devices.
What to know first
- The free trial limits music and photo transfers to 100 items.
- Trial call-history exports include only the first two calls per contact.
- Trial message saves include the first five per conversation.
- Contact and file backup and restore require a full license.
Move to iOS: what it does well
- Transfers contacts, messages, photos, and videos
- Can transfer WhatsApp messages and media
- Supports temporary Wi-Fi or direct USB-C
- Free on Android and iOS
What to know first
- Music, books, and PDFs require manual transfer
- Content must fit on the new iOS device
- Already-set-up iOS devices must be erased first
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