Android Switch vs Contact Transfer

Android Switch copies apps and data from an Android or iOS phone or tablet to an Android device. The classic method uses a cable or the Android Switch app; the upgraded method supports cable or wireless transfer. For wireless pairing with an iPhone, scan the QR code displayed on the new Android phone using the old iPhone’s camera.

Transfers can include contacts, calendars, photos, and videos. The upgraded method also supports items such as call history, passwords, Wi-Fi networks, eSIMs, app data, files and folders, and passkeys. WhatsApp history moves during setup with the classic cable method, but transfers separately after setup with the upgraded method. That upgraded method is available on select devices running Android 17, with broader availability planned. On Pixel 9 and newer devices, data can move after setup even without the other device. Only free apps available on Google Play can transfer; paid apps or subscriptions may require contacting their developers. eSIM availability depends on the phone brand and carrier. The app is free, has no trial, and Google Play says it is already installed on Android devices.

Contact Transfer copies contacts between Android devices, iPhones, and Windows PCs. From a PC, users can create, edit, and delete contacts on connected Android or iOS devices, then export contacts to Windows Contacts or save them as vCards. Android connects over Wi-Fi through the Contact Transfer Android app, with the phone and PC on the same local network. An iPhone connects by USB and requires iTunes or the Apple Devices app on the computer. The PC software requires Windows 10 or 11, and Android devices need version 4.4 or later. A free demo transfers up to five contacts, but does not allow adding contacts, saving edits, or deleting contacts. The maker says files and data are accessed locally and are not transferred to Wide Angle Software or third parties. The company provides an online guide, support articles, and video walkthroughs. Buyers dissatisfied with a purchase can request a refund within 30 days. Wide Angle Software was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Stafford, United Kingdom.