Android Switch vs Move to iOS
Android Switch
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Move to iOS
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| Figure | Android Switch | Move to iOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Phone Transfer Software | 8.3 (#5) | 7.5 (#29) |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, United States | Cupertino, California, United States |
| Purpose | Android Switch copies data from another phone or tablet to an Android device. | Move to iOS helps people transfer data from an Android device to a new iPhone or iPad. |
| Security | The Google Play listing reports that data is encrypted in transit and that no data is shared with third parties. | 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. |
| Support | The switch page directs users to the Help Center and links to Pixel and Samsung concierge support. | The Google Play listing provides Apple's support email as [email protected]. |
| Who it is for | The product is for people setting up an Android device from another phone or tablet, including iPhones and iPads. | The app is for people switching from Android to a new iPhone or iPad. |
Plans
In their own words
Android Switch
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.