DearMob iPhone Manager vs Wondershare MobileTrans

DearMob iPhone Manager is desktop software for transferring, backing up, restoring and managing iOS and iPadOS content. It runs on Windows and macOS, transfers more than 15 file types over Wi-Fi or USB, and does not require iTunes. Backup options include full, incremental and selective backup and restore, with copies saved to a PC, Mac or external hard drive. Media tools handle photos, music and videos, including HEIC conversion, music format conversion, video rotation and ringtone creation. The software also manages contacts, messages, apps and app data, books, podcasts, calendars, voice memos, bookmarks and files. For moving to a new iPhone or iPad, it describes one-to-one content cloning. Users can password-protect backup files, photos, videos and contacts, and encrypt backups and media files. Digiarty says it does not collect transferred files or file-encryption passwords, though troubleshooting may involve sending a log file. The trial has daily limits for transfers and backup tasks. Premium 365 costs $29.95 a year; Lifetime License is $39.95 as a one-time purchase fee; Family License is $59.95 as a one-time purchase fee.

Wondershare MobileTrans is a desktop application for moving data between mobile devices and between phones and PCs. It supports iOS and Android, transfers up to 18 data types, and lists support for more than 6,000 mobile devices. It can transfer WhatsApp between Android and iPhone, and back up or restore WhatsApp Business, LINE, Viber, and Kik. Backups of 18 or more data types can be made over USB without an internet connection. Selective restore lets users choose files without factory-resetting a phone or overwriting its current data. MobileTrans can also restore its own local backups, Google contact backups, and iTunes backups, including to Android. The free tier allows 10 photos for phone-to-phone transfer and 20 photos and videos for import or export. Monthly costs $25.99 a month, Yearly costs $29.99 a year, and Perpetual costs $39.99, paid once. Each listed paid plan covers one PC and one to five mobile devices.