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iExplorer vs TouchCopy
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.
Paid MacWindows
iExplorer offers a broad set of device and backup exports, including messages, media, and personal data. Check the jailbreak, iCloud, and iTunes requirements, and choose a one-, two-, or five-license plan.
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Free trial MacWindows
TouchCopy covers a broad range of Apple-device transfers, exports, and backups on Windows and macOS. The trial has clear copying limits, while registered licenses remove those limits for supported device transfers.
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| iExplorer | TouchCopy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $39.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | macroplant.com | wideanglesoftware.com |
| On phone transfer software | #42 of 44 | #38 of 44 |
iExplorer: what it does well
- Exports SMS and iMessage with attachments
- Copies selected files without jailbreaking
- Exports contacts as VCard files
- Plans include Mac and Windows licenses
What to know first
- Root directory access requires a jailbroken device
- iCloud access is Mac only
- Requires iTunes
- No free plan
TouchCopy: what it does well
- Exports many message types and formats
- Preserves music artwork, ratings, and play counts
- Copies photos by Wi-Fi or cable
- Supports computer backups
- Handles unlimited Apple devices in registered use
What to know first
- No phone-to-phone transfer
- Cannot transfer apps
- Mac trial limits song and video copies
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