How to Transfer Apps from Android to iPhone

Can you transfer apps from Android to iPhone?

If you now have an Android phone and want to switch to an iPhone, you may want to transfer data from Android to iPhone to ensure to lose nothing. However, you may find some apps you use on Android phone are not available on the App Store on iPhone. Then, you may wonder how to transfer apps from Android to iPhone so that you can keep utilizing them.

Unlike files or media transfer, it might be more difficult to transfer apps from Android to iPhone due to cross-platform. Luckily, here in this guide, we will discuss three useful tools that help get Android apps transferred to your iPhone. Let’s get started.

Way 1. Transfer apps to new iPhone from Android

The Move to iOS app is specifically designed to simplify the process of switching from an Android device to an iPhone. It allows you to securely transfer various types of data, including apps, from your Android device to your new iPhone during the initial setup process. Here's how the Move to iOS app can transfer apps to a new iPhone during the setup process from Android.

Preparation:
> Ensure that both your Android device and iPhone are fully charged.

> Connect your iPhone to a stable Wi-Fi network.

> Make sure your Android device has enough free storage to accommodate the transferred data.

> Remove any unnecessary apps or files from your Android device to free up space if needed.

> If you have already set up new iPhone, please go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and choose Erase All Content and Settings to reset iPhone. 

How to transfer apps from Android to iPhone
Step 1. Turn on your new iPhone and proceed with the initial setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data. Tap on the Move Data from Android option.

Step 2. Download and Open the Move to iOS App on your Android device.

Step 3. Start the Transfer Process:

> On your iPhone, tap Continue on the Move from Android screen.

> On your Android device, tap Continue and then Agree to accept the terms and conditions. Tap Next in the top-right corner of the Find Your Code screen.

Step 4. Your iPhone will create a temporary Wi-Fi network, tap Continue on Android phone to join the network.

Step 5. Wait for the Transfer Data screen to appear > Choose the content you want to transfer and tap Continue to transfer data from Android to iPhone.

Step 6. Place two devices close to each other until the transfer completes.

Step 7. When you see the loading bar finishes on iPhone, tap Done on Android phone > Tap Continue on iPhone and follow the onscreen steps to complete the setup process.

It's worth mentioning that while the Move to iOS app can transfer compatible apps, not all apps may have direct equivalents on the iOS platform. Therefore, you may need to re-download and install certain apps from the App Store on your iPhone after the transfer or try methods listed below.

Way 2. Transfer Apps from Android to iPhone via SHAREit

SHAREit is a file-sharing app that primarily allows users to transfer files, such as photos, videos, documents, music, as well as apps between devices. You can follow the steps below to transfer apps from Android to iPhone after setup.

Step 1. Download SHAREit for Android and for iPhone, and open it on both Android device and iPad.

Step 2. Place both devices close to each other and enable the Wi-Fi option.

Step 3. Go to the Transfer section and choose Android device as a sender and iPhone as a receiver.

Step 4. On your Android phone (sender), navigate to the Apps section and choose the apps you want to transfer.

Step 5. Your iPhone will appear on the Android’s screen > Tap on the iPhone icon to start transferring your apps from Android to iPhone.

Way 3. Transfer apps from Android to iPhone via AppTrans

AppTrans is a useful desktop tool that provides a simple and straightforward way to move apps between Android phone and iPhone, allowing you to switch between operating systems without losing your favorite apps.

Here are the steps of how to share apps from Android to iPhone using AppTrans.

Step 1. Download and install the setup of the AppTrans tool on your computer and launch it.

Step 2. Connect both your Android phone and iPhone to computer > Click on the App Transfer option available at the left panel of the AppTrans screen.

Step 3. Make sure you have set Android as the source device and iPhone as the target one > Click Transfer Now to confirm.

Step 4. Choose the apps you’d like to transfer to iPhone > Click Transfer Now button again to proceed.

Bonus: Transfer more data from Android to iPhone

Don't rush to restore your old Android phone to factory settings. You'd better check if you've transferred all the important data to iPhone first. If you still have some leftover files that have not been transferred from Android to your iPhone, then you may need an app to help you.

You may need FoneTool app, which enables you to transfer files from Android to iPhone selectively and quickly. You can wirelessly transfer photos, videos, music, contacts, and other data saved in the Files app between Android and iPhone. No need to connect to a Wi-Fi network and will not consume data. Follow the steps below to help yourself transfer Android files to iPhone.

Step 1. Download FoneTool from App Store on both Android phone and iPhone.
               >> Download link for Android phone: www2.aomeisoftware.com/download/ftl/FoneTool_Android.apk 
               >> Download link for iPhone: apps.apple.com/us/app/fonetool/id1504211320?platform=iphone

Step 2. Open FoneTool on Android phone and iPhone and allow the tool to use WLAN. (No need to connect to a Wi-Fi, just need to turn on the Wi-Fi option.)

Step 3. On either device, like your Android phone, go to Connect Device > Connect to iOS > Scan the QR code to establish a connection.

Step 4. On your Android phone, Go to File Transfer > Tap each file type to choose the files you’d like to airdrop to iPhone > Click Send to make it.

Step 5. On your iPhone, tap Confirm to receive Android files.

FoneTool also provides you with a desktop version, which enables you to fully or selectively backup iPhone, transfer files among iOS devices and computer, which is a nice assistant to better manage your iPhone files in the future.

Conclusion

That’s all for three methods to transfer apps from Android to iPhone. Even if Android and iPhone are using different operating systems, the three tools can do you a favor to enjoy the Android apps on your new iPhone. Hope this guide can help you.