TouchCopy
TouchCopy: A focused desktop tool for exporting iPhone messages, media, and device data. Ranked #44 of 44 in Phone Transfer Software by our editors (4.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for iPhone message and media archiving.
At a glance
- Editor score4.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best foriPhone message and media archiving
- Free planNo
- Mobile OS supportIos
- Facts checked16 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Exports iMessage, SMS, MMS, RCS, WhatsApp, and LINE conversations
- Saves messages as PDF, HTML, CSV, or text files
- Supports encrypted local backups over USB or Wi-Fi
Where it doesn't
- Does not transfer data directly between phones
- Does not transfer apps
- Works with Windows and macOS, not other desktop platforms
Our verdict on TouchCopy
TouchCopy is desktop software for Windows and macOS that helps individuals and organizations access, copy, export, print, and back up content from iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Its strongest fit is iPhone message and media archiving: it handles iMessage, SMS, MMS, RCS, WhatsApp, and LINE conversations, alongside photos, videos, music, contacts, call history, calendars, notes, files, books, and voice memos. Transfers can run over USB or Wi-Fi, with content stored locally on a computer.
The standout capability is the breadth of export and backup formats. Messages can be saved as PDF, HTML, CSV, or text files, while call history can be viewed and exported. TouchCopy also creates reduced or full local device backups and can encrypt both backup types. For Apple users working across existing desktop libraries, integrations with iTunes, Apple Music, and Finder add useful ecosystem fit. The software is designed for computer-based archiving rather than moving content directly from one phone to another.
TouchCopy is offered through paid licenses: a Lifetime License provides unrestricted access for 2 PCs with unlimited Apple devices, while the 12 Month and 6 Month Licenses provide unrestricted access on 1 PC for their respective terms, without subscription or auto-renewals. Choose it if you need detailed Apple device exports, readable message archives, local backups, or access to call and media records. Choose an alternative if app transfer or phone-to-phone migration is central to the project.
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TouchCopy fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Mobile OS support | Ios |
| Phone-to-phone transfer | No |
| Phone-to-computer transfer | Yes |
| App transfer | No |
| Computer backup | Yes |
| Devices per license | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: iTunes, Apple Music, Finder |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | wideanglesoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 16 Sep 2026 |
TouchCopy integrations
TouchCopy lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- iTunes
- Apple Music
- Finder
Alternatives to TouchCopy
- Samsung Smart SwitchA free transfer and backup utility for moving data into Samsung Galaxy devices.9.4
- vivo EasyShareA free migration tool for moving phone data across Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.9.3
- Wondershare MobileTransA paid transfer suite for phones, computers, backups, apps, and messaging data.9.2
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