Move to iOS

Spec sheet

Purpose

Move to iOS helps people transfer data from an Android device to a new iPhone or iPad.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Security

The Google Play listing says data is encrypted in transit and that the app does not share data with third parties, according to developer-provided data safety details.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Support

The Google Play listing provides Apple's support email as [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Headquarters

Cupertino, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · apple.com

App transfer

Some free apps transfer when they are available on both Google Play and the App Store and support the transfer feature.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Connection options

The transfer can use a temporary Wi-Fi network or a direct USB-C cable, which Apple says can provide a faster transfer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Content transferred

Supported content includes contacts, messages, photos and videos, files, settings, bookmarks, mail accounts, WhatsApp messages and media, voice memos, call history, and calendars.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Manual transfer limits

Music, books, and PDFs need to be moved manually.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Pairing

The iOS device creates a temporary Wi-Fi network, and the transfer setup uses a six-digit or ten-digit code.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Permissions

Google Play lists Location as required to establish the Wi-Fi connection and says optional permissions can be declined, though some features may then be unavailable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Setup requirement

If iOS setup is already complete, Apple says the device needs to be erased and set up again to use the app transfer process.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Stay in app

Apple says the Move to iOS app should remain onscreen and both devices should stay near each other and powered until transfer finishes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Storage limit

The content being moved must fit on the new iOS device.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

Who it is for

The app is for people switching from Android to a new iPhone or iPad.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apple.com

Plans and prices

Every Move to iOS plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Phone Transfer Software#29 of 447.5