Setting up a new iPhone
Check Apple’s Move to iOS and WhatsApp’s requirements first. It can suit an Android-to-iPhone move during initial setup.
CHOOSE YOUR TRANSFER METHOD
Compare WhatsApp transfer apps and official methods
Start with your source phone, destination and setup status. Then compare the connection method, account support and what happens to existing chats.
Reviewed 12 October 2026
Which path fits your move?
Moving from iPhone to Android
Check your device’s Android Switch or Smart Switch path. Some devices allow a transfer after setup; requirements differ.
Keeping a phone that is already set up
Movapper offers USB phone-to-phone WhatsApp and Business migration without a factory reset. Review the selected transfer or merge mode.
Wanting a computer-based workflow
Desktop editions of MobileTrans, WatsGo, iCareFone Transfer, iMyTrans and Dr.Fone offer computer-guided transfer and backup tools. Compare the edition you will actually install.
Compare the workflow before comparing the price
Swipe across the table to see all comparison details.
| Method / edition | Where you operate | When to consider it | Check before starting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movapper | Android app · USB phone connection | Android ↔ iPhone; WhatsApp and Business; no factory reset | Cable, release compatibility, account and transfer / merge mode |
| Move to iOS | Android app · iPhone setup | Android → iPhone during initial iPhone setup | Apple and WhatsApp requirements; an already-set-up iPhone usually needs erasing for this workflow |
| Android Switch / Smart Switch | Device setup or supported post-setup flow | iPhone → compatible Android phone | Manufacturer and OS conditions; some cases need reset, others support post-setup transfer |
| Mutsapper | Android app · phone connection | WhatsApp-focused mobile migration | Direction-specific merge conditions and required cable or toolkit |
| MobileTrans App | Mobile app · feature-specific connection | WhatsApp migration alongside broader phone / file transfer | WhatsApp installation instructions differ from the broader wireless file-transfer feature |
| WatsGo Phone Transfer App | Mobile app · cable for cross-platform flow | Phone and WhatsApp / Business migration | Choose the App guide, not the separate Windows / Mac guide |
| MobileTrans / WatsGo desktop | Windows or Mac · phones connected to computer | Computer-guided migration and local backup / restore | OS edition, plan limits, restore mode and device requirements |
| iCareFone Transfer | Desktop product; separate Android app offered | WhatsApp / Business migration and backup workflows | App and desktop editions have different instructions and entitlements |
| iMyTrans / Dr.Fone | Desktop · phones connected to computer | Transfer, backup, restoration and export workflows | Merge support versus replacement in the selected workflow; exact license terms |
Competitor entries summarize vendor descriptions, not hands-on performance tests. Availability and terms can change. No speed, success-rate or lowest-price ranking is implied.
Five questions to ask any transfer tool
- Does this edition support my direction, app type and backup source?
- Does it reset the phone, replace WhatsApp data, or offer a separate merge mode?
- Which device runs the tool, and do I need a data cable, adapter or computer?
- What is included in a trial, and what requires payment?
- What are the device limits, renewal terms, support and refund conditions?
Check the original product and official guides
Read the current requirements at the source before deciding. Movapper availability and pricing are shown on our download and pricing pages.