Memory Card File Rescue vs RecoverHelper
Memory Card File Rescue
support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp
RecoverHelper
recoverhelper.comSide by side
| Figure | Memory Card File Rescue | RecoverHelper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Photo Recovery Software | 8.4 (#9) | 8.4 (#10) |
| Spec score · Photo recovery software | 8.5 (#13) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Supported media | Sony lists CFexpress Type A and B, XQD, SD, Memory Stick, SL-M external SSD and Sony USB flash drives. | It scans internal and external HDDs and SSDs, SD and microSD cards, USB drives and digital cameras. |
Plans
Memory Card File Rescue
- Memory Card File RescueFree
- Memory Card File RescueFree
In their own words
Memory Card File Rescue
Memory Card File Rescue has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
RecoverHelper
RecoverHelper restores deleted photos, videos and other files from computer drives and removable storage. It offers Quick Scan, Deep Scan and Carving Only modes, and lists support for more than 30 formats across photos, camera RAW, video, audio, documents and archives. Supported sources include internal and external disks, SD and microSD cards, USB drives and digital cameras. On NTFS, it rebuilds original filenames and folders; on APFS, HFS+ and raw volumes, recovery is by signature without original names. The desktop app opens the source drive read-only and requires recovered files to be saved to another drive. Each scan produces a SHA-256 manifest, an HTML report with per-format statistics and a live hex visualizer. The maker says scan results, file contents, filenames and metadata are not sent to its servers; pairing sends a token and hashed machine ID. The software is free, with no paid tiers, subscriptions or license fees. JPG and PNG recover immediately; pairing the free mobile app unlocks other formats.