Android Switch vs Move to iOS

Android Switch8.9Visit Move to iOS8.8Visit

Higher score Android Switch #6 in Phone Transfer Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Android Switch

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Move to iOS #7 in Phone Transfer Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Apple

• Android Switch fits best

  Free Android migrations with WhatsApp and eSIM support

• Move to iOS fits best

  Moving from Android to iPhone or iPad

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Side by side

Feature	Android Switch 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Move to iOS 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#6 in Phone Transfer Software	#7 in Phone Transfer Software
Best for	Free Android migrations with WhatsApp and eSIM support	Moving from Android to iPhone or iPad
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Android
Support	Docs, Community	Docs
Built for	Solo	Solo
Features Android Switch 2/4 · Move to iOS 2/4
Phone-to-phone transfer	✓	✓
Phone-to-computer transfer	—	—
App transfer	✓	✓
Computer backup	—	—
Specs
Mobile OS support	Both	Both
Devices per license	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free wireless and cable transfers between phones Moves WhatsApp history, apps and selected app data Supports passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi networks and compatible eSIMs	Free Android-to-iPhone and iPad migration Transfers WhatsApp messages, media, photos, files, and folders Supports wireless or USB-C device-to-device transfer
Cons	Designed for phone-to-phone transfers, not computer-based migration Transfer options vary by device, Android version, carrier and region No integrations for broader device or service workflows	Transfers in one direction: Android to iPhone or iPad Does not provide computer-transfer support Only some free apps can be matched and transferred
Our verdict	Android Switch is Google’s phone-transfer software for moving data from an iPhone or Android phone to a new Android device. It supports wireless pairing or a cable, depending on the devices and transfer method. For everyday migrations, the… Read the review →	Move to iOS is a free data-migration app for people moving from an Android phone to a new iPhone or iPad. It transfers selected content directly between the devices during iPhone or iPad setup. The supported scope includes contacts,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Android Switch — where it wins

  • Free wireless and cable transfers between phones
  • Moves WhatsApp history, apps and selected app data
  • Supports passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi networks and compatible eSIMs

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for phone-to-phone transfers, not computer-based migration
  • Transfer options vary by device, Android version, carrier and region
  • No integrations for broader device or service workflows

• Move to iOS — where it wins

  • Free Android-to-iPhone and iPad migration
  • Transfers WhatsApp messages, media, photos, files, and folders
  • Supports wireless or USB-C device-to-device transfer

  Where it doesn't

  • Transfers in one direction: Android to iPhone or iPad
  • Does not provide computer-transfer support
  • Only some free apps can be matched and transferred

• Android Switch8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free phone-to-phone migration tool with WhatsApp and eSIM support.

  Visit Android SwitchFull verdict →
• Move to iOS8.8/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free Android-to-iPhone transfer app with broad personal-data coverage.

  Visit AppleFull verdict →