# Move to iOS

> Transfer your data securely from Android to iPhone and iPad.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.apple.movetoios](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.apple.movetoios)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.apple.movetoios`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Apple
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 264,817,673
- **Rating:** 3.62 / 5 (222,903 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-19
- **First published:** 2015-09-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 9.68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.movetoios)
- **Website:** [http://www.apple.com](http://www.apple.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy/](http://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Move to iOS Chrome extension simplifies switching from Android to iPhone or iPad by securely transferring all essential data in just a few steps. It supports migrating contacts, message history, camera photos and videos, mail accounts, calendars, and even WhatsApp content. The app creates a private Wi-Fi network to connect your devices securely, ensuring your data is transferred safely and automatically without needing to save it elsewhere.

Designed to be easy and efficient, Move to iOS ensures that once your content has migrated, your new iPhone or iPad is ready to use immediately. Keep your devices nearby and powered during the transfer to experience a seamless switch and begin enjoying the endless possibilities of iOS.

## Rankings

- #546 — Overall
- #50 — Tools (Free)
- #101 — Top app in Turkey
- #125 — Top app in Australia
- #139 — Top app in Vietnam
- #174 — Top app in Malaysia

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.apple.movetoios.ACCESS`
- `com.apple.movetoios.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews repeatedly show poor reliability: WhatsApp transfer often fails; transfers stall or take hours; media metadata (dates) often gets messed up; unknown errors are common. Very few reviews report successful transfers, mostly limited to non-WhatsApp media in some cases.

### Cons

- WhatsApp data transfer fails or cannot transfer WhatsApp messages/chats
- Transfer progress stalls or never completes (e.g., stops at 0%, 99%, or endlessly) and can take hours
- Photos/videos transfer often misdates or loses metadata, leading to disorganized galleries
- Frequent unknown errors during transfer and overall reliability issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.apple.movetoios)