# Transfer Companion: SMS Backup

> Export Messages & Call Logs to PDF. Copy Messages, Music & Photos etc to your PC

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/was.android.transfercompanion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/was.android.transfercompanion)

## Overview

- **ID:** `was.android.transfercompanion`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wide Angle Software Ltd
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,936,725
- **Rating:** 1.79 / 5 (4,432 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.25
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2018-01-17
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=was.android.transfercompanion)
- **Website:** [https://www.wideanglesoftware.com](https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/privacy/](https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/privacy/)

## Description

Transfer Companion is a powerful Chrome extension designed to work hand-in-hand with the PC application Droid Transfer (paid). It enables users to export Android phone text messages, call logs, photos, music, contacts, and calendars directly to their PC. Messages can be saved in PDF, HTML, or text formats complete with timestamps, making it easy to print or archive conversations.

All data transfers are executed via local Wi-Fi or USB connections, ensuring complete privacy with no uploads to the cloud or third-party servers. Users can back up and restore messages, sync their iTunes music libraries, manage photos efficiently, and export contacts to popular formats compatible with Windows Contacts, Microsoft Outlook, or other address book applications. Transfer Companion simplifies mobile data management, providing secure, flexible, and fast transfers between Android devices and PCs.

## Rankings

- #45,964 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE`
- `was.android.transfercompanion.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews mainly complain about unstable connections and failed transfers, with several users noting the app does not meet advertised features (no restore, limited export options). Pricing and licensing concerns plus perceived scams are common. A minority praise ease of use, PDF exports, and responsive support. Overall, connectivity issues and feature gaps dominate, while some users report workable WiFi backups and good support.

### Pros

- Easy to install and use
- Can export conversations to PDF and save to PC
- Backups of photos and text messages to PC
- Good, responsive customer support (e.g., Adam)
- Works over WiFi with relatively easy connection in many cases

### Cons

- Chronic connection failures and flaky performance (USB not connecting, long loading times, unstable WiFi)
- Missing or limited features (no restore to a new device; limited export options; difficult to print by date)
- Pricing/licensing concerns and refund worries (high cost, perceived scams, license/version mismatches)
- Inconsistent performance after updates and version mismatches (updates breaking connectivity or requiring new purchases)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/was.android.transfercompanion)