iBackup Extractor vs. TouchCopy | Differences

Do I need iBackup Extractor or TouchCopy?

The question you need to ask yourself is: Is the data I need to access on my device, or stored in a backup on my computer?

If the data you need to access is on your device, you'll need TouchCopy.

If you no longer have the device, or the data you need is stored in an older backup on your computer, you'll need iBackup Extractor.

We suggest downloading the free trials of both products to help you choose the one that best fits your needs.

iBackup Extractor: Key Features Overview

iBackup Extractor finds backups of your iPhone on your computer. The tool allows you to explore these backups and, as the name suggests, allows you to extract data (such as photos, messages and files) from them.

This tool is great because it allows you to access data which you may not still have easy access to. For example, if you no longer have an iPhone with an important conversation on it, or if you accidentally deleted some precious photos. If a backup was made of this device when it contained this information, iBackup Extractor can find and extract it for you.

The limitation of iBackup Extractor is that it only retrieves data from your most recent iTunes or Finder backup on your computer. Since these backups don’t include your device’s music, iBackup Extractor cannot extract it. If you need to transfer music from your iOS device to your computer or create a fresh backup with your latest content, TouchCopy is the tool you’ll need.

TouchCopy: Key Features Overview

TouchCopy, on the other hand, reads data from the connected device, rather than finding previous backups on your computer. We recommend using TouchCopy if you plan on making regular transfers from your iPhone to your computer.

Please find a summary of the TouchCopy features below:

• Message Backup: TouchCopy can save all your iPhone messages - including SMS, MMS, iMessages and WhatsApp, complete with timestamps, images, and emojis.
• Photo and Video Export: Make differential backups of your iPhone photos and videos to your computer.
• Data Management: Export call history, notes, contacts, calendars, and iBooks to your computer. You can even transfer contacts directly to your preferred contact management app.
• Music and Media Transfer: Easily backup your music, playlists, podcasts, and videos from your iPod, iPhone, or iPad to your computer or directly into iTunes/Finder, while keeping all album art, ratings, play counts, and metadata intact.