DearMob iPhone Manager review
A broad desktop toolkit for iOS transfers, backups, restores, and device management.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
DearMob iPhone Manager is desktop software for managing iPhone, iPad, and iPod data from Windows or macOS computers. It is aimed at users who want local control over transfers, backups, restores, device migration, and content management without relying exclusively on iTunes, Finder, or iCloud. The feature set covers photos, videos, music, contacts, messages, books, files, apps, and app data, with both Wi-Fi and USB connections available.
The paid plans differ mainly by billing term and computer coverage. Premium 365 costs $59.95 per license per year, supports installation on 3 PCs/Mac, and includes full features and updates. The Lifetime License costs $79.95 one time, installs on 1 PC/Mac, and includes lifetime access to full features and updates. The Family License costs $107.95 one time, installs on up to 5 PCs/Mac, and includes the Lifetime License features. There is no unlimited free plan; the evaluation version uses daily credit points. For one computer and long-term use, the Lifetime License changes the cost structure, while Premium 365 covers more computers during its subscription period.
Its main strength is breadth within Apple device management. DearMob combines phone-to-phone migration, computer and external-drive transfers, selective backup and restore, app management, HEIC conversion, metadata preservation, and password-protected encryption for backups and exported media. That makes it suitable for households or individuals handling many types of iPhone and iPad content from a desktop. The trade-off is platform focus: it supports iOS and iPadOS devices through Windows or macOS, rather than serving multiple mobile ecosystems. Choose it for broad local management of Apple devices; choose another category option if you need cross-platform phone support or an unlimited free plan.
DearMob iPhone Manager pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Transfers 15+ file types over Wi-Fi or USB
- Supports full, incremental, and selective backups and restores
- Manages apps, app data, media, messages, contacts, and files
- Where it doesn't
- Supports iOS and iPadOS devices, not other mobile platforms
- No unlimited free plan is included
- Annual pricing starts at $59.95 per license
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