iExplorer for Windows

Name: iExplorer
Rating: 4.4 (209 reviews)
Author: Macroplant

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Key Details of iExplorer

Transfer music from any iPhone, iPod or iPad to a PC computer and iTunes.
Last updated on November 14, 2024
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Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 14, 2024

iExplorer is a great tool that transfers files from iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to your computer without synchronizing the entire device. This ability to back up specific data is useful for users who want to make selective backups of music, voice memos, photos, and SMS messages. Unlike traditional synchronization, iExplorer users can manage and move their files without limitations.

Pros

Another aspect of iExplorer is that it can detect everything it can detect. You can see all the files immediately after connecting a device, and the app identifies everything, not just limited categories, to help you organize and transfer your entire backlog. However, this is one of the factors that is especially useful for users who need full control over their data and don't want to depend on Apple's ecosystem.

iExplorer's user-friendly interface also makes the app even more attractive to the end user. Files detected on the device clearly display information such as file size, date, time, and resolution. Apart from that, users can also see an image in the app and listen to the music track at the same time, but easy navigation and management make sense. It makes switching between file types seamless, with the category list on the left side of the screen to easily navigate to other file types.

Cons

Although iExplorer has some great advantages over iTunes, the trial version of iExplorer has nag screens that pop up frequently and make you aggressively realize that you need to purchase a license. However, these pop-ups can cause them to appear repeatedly, which can be annoying and interfere with evaluation. Also, some users experienced occasional crashes during testing that instantly backed up the app without serious data loss.

Comparison and alternatives

Since then, iExplorer has undergone numerous updates, including new iOS updates, file management technology, and new updates in the software category. A recently added feature to iExplorer allows you to extract and export iMessages and WhatsApp chats in PDF or HTML format, a nice way to archive conversations. As useful as it is for those who need proof of communication for professional or personal use, this new functionality adds to the already impressive list of things you can pull from your iOS device with iExplorer.

Another alternative iOS file transfer and management app to iExplorer is AnyTrans. Like iExplorer, AnyTrans allows users to backup and selectively move data from iOS to computers. But there's more to AnyTrans. For example, an 'App Downloader' allows users to backup and move apps and app data between the two devices.

User experience is another point of comparison. While AnyTrans and iExplorer are both easy on the eye, recent updates to AnyTrans include a 'Content to PC/Mac' option that makes it easy to transfer anything you want (with a single click). This will help save time for users who have to fetch or import multiple data types and don't need to switch between screens or tabs. AnyTrans also has a built-in media downloader that allows you to download videos and audio from well-known sites like YouTube and stream them directly to your iOS device; iExplorer's lack of this built-in media downloader feature could be a deciding factor for users looking for a more comprehensive tool.

Bottom Line

While iExplorer is a bit pricey, it's a great tool for backing up iOS data, with many file management options and an easy-to-understand interface. With a stable design, iExplorer manages to pick and choose its data, does a good job of selective data import and export, and does so in a way that benefits those who want to manage their iOS data on a computer. If you're just interested in broader functionality, there's Alternative AnyTrans, whose capabilities include app management and media downloads.

What’s new in version 4.2.2

Fixed disk mounting issue that could prevent app folders from auto-mounting.