FoneLab Data Retriever review
A focused desktop recovery tool with broad format support and paid-only access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
FoneLab Data Retriever is desktop data-recovery software for Windows and macOS. It is designed for people recovering deleted or lost files from SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, microSD cards, CF cards, Memory Sticks, USB flash drives, hard drives and computers. Its audience includes individuals who need to locate photos, videos, documents, emails and other files across common storage media, with support for FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, EXT, HFS+ and APFS file systems.
Pricing is structured around a monthly license and two lifetime licenses. The 1 Month License costs $49.95 per month and includes use on 1 PC, one month of free updates and technical support, plus recovery from computers, hard drives and similar storage. The 1 PC Lifetime License costs $69.95 as a one-time purchase and adds lifetime updates and technical support with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The 3 PCs Lifetime License costs $119.95 as a one-time purchase and offers the same lifetime support terms for three PCs. The monthly license includes a 7-day money-back guarantee. There is no free plan.
Recovery workflow is the product’s clearest strength. Quick Scan provides a faster route for recently deleted files, while Deep Scan gives users a more extensive scan option. Search, filtering, deleted-file display, file preview and selective file or folder recovery help narrow results before restoring data. Support for more than 200 file formats gives it broader coverage than a tool limited to photos or documents. FoneLab Data Retriever suits users who want a paid Windows or macOS application for memory-card and drive recovery. Those seeking free access or bootable recovery should choose a different option.
FoneLab Data Retriever pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Quick Scan and Deep Scan modes support different recovery needs.
- Previews and selective recovery help target specific files and folders.
- Supports SD, microSD, CF, Memory Stick and 200+ file formats.
- Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan for trying the software.
- The lowest listed price is $49.95 per month.
- The software supports Windows and macOS desktop systems only.
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