PhoneView for Mac
- By Ecamm Network
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Key Details of PhoneView
- Access your iPhone, iPad voicemail, sms, calls, notes, contacts, media on your Mac.
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- Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)
Editors’ Review
PhoneView for Mac provides instant access to your iOS device, allowing you to back up and manage various types of content, including media files, call logs, text messages, contacts, and more. With its iTunes-like backup functionality, it has the potential to completely replace iTunes as a device manager. Its streamlined design and drag-and-drop functionality make it user-friendly and efficient for managing your device’s data.
The app installs quickly and features a simple, intuitive interface. Both the trial and full versions allow users to view iOS device contents, though the trial version restricts the number of items displayed. By default, the app displays a Media folder for file storage, and enabling "Advanced Disk Mode" in Preferences reveals the entire file system on jailbroken devices, granting access to all system files. Drag-and-drop transfers are seamless, though the app does not support multiple-item transfers. The program delivers decent transfer speeds, averaging around 10MB/s.
PhoneView for Mac offers access to your iOS device's data, including voicemails, iMessages, SMS/MMS, WhatsApp messages, call history, photos, app data, notes, and contacts, all with a single click.
The application automatically archives messages, call history, and voicemails, allowing access even when the iPhone is not connected. PhoneView supports both USB and wireless connections, offering flexibility in how users choose to connect their devices.
The software enables users to download and play music, videos, podcasts, and photos directly from their iOS devices. PhoneView provides a "Disk Mode" feature, allowing users to store any type of data on their iOS devices, effectively turning them into external storage drives.
In addition to managing media files, PhoneView enables users to extract and back up essential data such as contacts, call logs, notes, bookmarks, and browsing history. A standout feature is its ability to save conversations from the Messages app as text or PDF files, making them easy to view or archive on your desktop. However, the absence of Quick Look functionality, which would allow previewing items with the space bar, may disappoint some Mac users.
The application offers the ability to view data directly from an attached device or from iTunes backups, providing flexibility in data access and management.
PhoneView includes a free demo version, allowing users to explore its features before making a purchase decision. The software is compatible with macOS versions 10.9 and later, ensuring that it supports a wide range of Mac operating systems.
Bottom Line
PhoneView for Mac is a lightweight and feature-packed utility that offers excellent value for its price. Whether you need to back up files, extract data, or explore your device’s contents, this app is a reliable and straightforward solution for managing iOS devices.
For users seeking alternatives to PhoneView for Mac, iMazing is a robust option offering comprehensive iOS device management, including backups, file transfers, and app data access. AnyTrans is another versatile choice, allowing seamless media and data transfers between iOS devices and Macs with additional cloud management features. Dr.Fone - Phone Manager provides similar functionality, focusing on file management and recovery tools.
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PhoneView for Mac
- By Ecamm Network
- Trial version
- User Rating
Used PhoneView for Mac? Share your experience and help other users.
