#3in Photo TransferSimple Transfer - Photo+Video
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Simple Transfer?
Simple Transfer is a Photo & Video app for copying photos and videos between an iOS device and a computer over WiFi or USB. It can also convert HEIC photos to JPG, HEVC videos to MOV or MP4, and Live Photos to video. Transfers stay on your local WiFi network and are not sent to external servers.
Pricing. Simple Transfer - Photo+Video is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Moving photos and large videos from iPhone or iPad to a Windows, Mac or Linux.
- Converting HEIC photos to JPG for Windows-compatible use
- Freeing device storage after transfers using the optional auto-delete setting
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Why this app is in S tier
Simple Transfer scores 93 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 84, App Store search rank 99, update recency 97. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
With over 7 million downloads, Simple Transfer is the easiest way of transferring your photos and large videos to computer using WiFi or USB. It can also convert HEIC photos to JPG, HEVC videos to MOV/MP4 and Live Photos to videos. Reviews: ●●●●● "Have never looked back since finding this app! Couldn't live without it now." ●●●●● "Works beautifully: I wish this was easier to find. It’s amazing how much time you can waste trying to transfer things from iPhone/iPad to PC, and all along this app was here, making it so easy." Main Features: ◉ View all your photo albums and videos on your computer and download them by a single click via WiFi or USB cable. ◉ Save photos and videos from your computer to your iPhone/iPad ◉ Export photos as JPG (Windows compatible) or HEIC ◉ Convert videos as MOV or MP4 (Windows compatible H.264 format) ◉ Export Live Photos to video or photo+video ◉ Photo Cleaner: clear space on your device by deleting large or duplicate photos and videos (premium feature). ◉ Photo Organizer: easily select and filter photos to delete, favorite or unfavorite them ◉ Free up space by automatically deleting transferred photos/videos (optional) ◉ Support for the ne
Compare in Photo Transfer
| Measure | Simple Transfer |  Photo Transfer: Send via WiFi |  Canon Camera Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | A |
| Score | 93 / 100 | 94 / 100 | 89 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 15.7K | 11.5K | 151K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 1.7 ★ · 12 reviews | — | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 79d ago | 23d ago | 14d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free download |
Alternatives
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PhotoSyncFree download · ★ 4.7S- Photo Transfer: Send via WiFiFree + IAP · ★ 4.6S
- Canon Camera ConnectFree download · ★ 4.8A
Questions about Simple Transfer
Does it send my photos to the internet?
The listing says photos and videos are transferred over your local WiFi network and never go on the Internet or to an external server. Access is limited to computers directly connected to that network.
Which computers does it work with?
It works on Windows, Mac and Linux. Transfers can be made over WiFi or with a USB cable.
Is it free to use?
It is free to download. Trial mode allows 10 items without limits, then Free mode limits transfers to the oldest 50 items per album. Photo Cleaner, JPG export and MOV/MP4 conversion are Premium features.
Is Simple Transfer free?
Simple Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Simple Transfer good for?
Simple Transfer is built for moving photos and large videos from iPhone or iPad to a windows, mac or linux., converting HEIC photos to JPG for windows-compatible use, freeing device storage after transfers using the optional auto-delete setting. It sits in the photo transfer list on AppTierList.
Is Simple Transfer worth it?
Simple Transfer is S tier, ranked #3 of 15 photo transfer apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 15,658 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does Simple Transfer compare to Photo Transfer: Send via WiFi?
Simple Transfer is S tier at 93; Photo Transfer: Send via WiFi is S tier at 94. Photo Transfer: Send via WiFi ranks higher. Simple Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases, Photo Transfer: Send via WiFi is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Simple Transfer updated?
Simple Transfer was last updated on 2026-08-04, 79 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Photo Transfer (S tier, #3)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 93 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 15
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 15,658
- Recent reviews
- 1.7 from 12 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (79 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Photo & Video
- Good for
- Moving photos and large videos from iPhone or iPad to a Windows, Mac or Linux., Converting HEIC photos to JPG for Windows-compatible use, Freeing device storage after transfers using the optional auto-delete setting
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 12 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed