How to Transfer Apps from iPhone to iPhone: 5 Easy Ways

Got a new iPhone, but do not know how to transfer apps from iPhone to iPhone? This guide will show you 5 ways to all apps or an app to new iPhone with ease, all iPhone models supported.

By @Dylan Last Updated September 5, 2024

I have a new iPhone 15. I want to have my old apps and data on my new iPhone.

Is there any way to realize this? How to get all my apps on the new iPhone?

- Question from Reddit

How do I transfer all apps from old iPhone to new iPhone?

For most users, it is difficult to transfer apps like WhatsApp, Photos, Videos, and even all apps to another iPhone. This will leave you without knowing how to get the original data and apps on your new iPhone. Here is a complete guide on how to transfer apps from iPhone to iPhone, there are a total of 5 effective methods, you can choose the most suitable one.

Transfer Tool	Features	Effectiveness
AOMEI FoneBackup	1-click to transfer all apps between iPhones after setup.	High Effective
AirDrop	Share one app at a time from iPhone to iPhone.	Medium
iTunes	Backup and restore all iPhone app data.	Effective
QuickStart	Move everything to new iPhone before setting up.	Effective
iCloud	Restore iCloud backup including App data to another iPhone.	Effective

Way 1. Transfer all apps to new iPhone after setup with 1-click

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With AOMEI FoneBackup, you can transfer data from iPhone to iPhone with different Apple IDs. Download AOMEI FoneBackup and transfer all apps from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud; or selectively transfer app data to another iPhone wirelessly.

Part 1. Transfer all apps from iPhone to iPhone with USB cable

Step 1. Connect two iPhones to a computer and launch AOMEI FoneBackup.

Step 2. Click "Phone Transfer" > "iPhone to iPhone", and then click "Get Started".

Tip: If you only have one USB data cable, you can use AOMEI FoneBackup's "Full Backup" function to back up your entire iPhone to your computer. Then, you can "Restore" the backup to the new iPhone to complete the transfer process.

Step 3. Enable backup encryption to encrypt data if you want to back up more private data. And then click “Start Transfer” to begin.

Part 2. Selectively transfer apps data from iPhone to another wirelessly

Besides, for users who don't have a USB cable or don't have a computer nearby, AOMEI FoneBackup for iOS allows you to move the data from apps like Photos, Contacts to another iPhone wirelessly. Scan the QR code to install AOMEI FoneBackup on two iPhones.

Step 1. Open the AOMEI FoneBackup app on both iPhones. Select "Connect Device", and from one iPhone, tap the other iPhone to establish a connection

Step 2. Choose the apps data you want to share, then tap "Send" to transfer them to the targeted iPhone.

Way 2. Share apps from iPhone to iPhone by AirDrop wirelessly

And can you transfer apps from iPhone to iPhone via Bluetooth? Of course. AirDrop relies on Bluetooth, put your two iPhones together, and enable the AirDrop feature and Bluetooth to share apps between iPhones. Here's how to share apps from iPhone to iPhone via AirDrop。

Step 1. On the source iPhone, hold on the app icon you want to share and select “Share App”.

Step 2. Tap “AirDrop" in the popup menu and select the name of the new iPhone.

Step 3. Click “View” on the other iPhone to download the app from the App Store.

Way 3. How to move apps from iPhone to iPhone with iTunes

Most iPhone users are familiar with iTunes, this tool provided by Apple can transfer all app data and purchased content on iPhone from your old iPhone to your new iPhone, the whole process takes a long time to complete app data backup and restore. Check out how to get apps from iPhone to iPhone now.

Step 1. Go to download the latest version of iTunes, open it, and connect the source iPhone to computer.

Step 2. Then tap the Device tab > Go to Summary > Select This Computer > Click Back Up Now.

Step 3. After the backup process is completed, unplug the source iPhone and plug in the target iPhone.

Step 4. Launch iTunes again. Go to “Summary” > “Restore Backup”. Select the backup you want and enter the password if you want to restore an encrypted backup.

Way 4. Transfer all apps between iPhones before setup via Quick Start

iOS 12.4 introduces an attractive new feature - Quick Start. With Quick Start, you can directly transfer everything from iPhone to iPhone including apps. Please better use the method before setting up a new iPhone, once the data is transferred to another phone, all existing data will be erased.

Tip: Before you start learning how to move all apps from iPhone to iPhone, you must make sure that both iPhones are iOS 12.4 or later, otherwise there may be a Quick Start not working issue.

Step 1. Turn on Bluetooth on both iPhones and sign in with your Apple ID. Next, open the target iPhone and place it near your other one. The source iPhone will display a "Quick Start" screen.

Step 2. Ensure the Apple ID and tap “Continue”. Follow the instructions to set up your new iPhone.

Step 3. When comes to the “Transfer Data from [Device]” screen, tap “Continue” to begin transferring your data from your previous device to your new device directly.

Or you can tap Other Options to transfer apps, data, and settings from your most recent iCloud backup or transfer from a backup on your computer.

Way 5. How to transfer apps from iPhone to iPhone with iCloud

With the above methods, you've learned how to transfer iPhone apps without iCloud. While iCloud isn't our top recommended transfer tool, it's still handy for users accustomed to backing up data with iCloud. In this section, we'll provide a brief overview of how to import apps from iPhone to iPhone via iCloud.

Tips:

If you have already set up your iPhone, you need to clear the settings. Go to“Settings” > “General” > “Transfer or Reset iPhone”/ “Reset” > “Erase All Content and Settings”
The time for restoring an iCloud backup to the new iPhone depends on the Internet connection status. It will cost more time than iTunes and iPhone data transfer software.

Step 1. Close to two iPhones and open your target iPhone, after setting WiFi, Face/Touch ID, and passcode, the “Apps & Data” screen appears.

Step 2. Please tap the “Restore from iCloud Backup” option.

Step 3. Then sign in to your Apple ID to check the iCloud backup list and tap the backup you want.

Tip: If you just want to move data from one app to another iPhone from iCloud, such as using iCloud to transfer contacts to a new iPhone, it will be more convenient and time-saving to enable iCloud sync directly.

Summary

That's all for how to transfer apps from iPhone to iPhone. There is no doubt that AOMEI FoneBackup is the easiest and quickest way for you to transfer iPhone data including apps to another iPhone without iCloud. On top of that, it won't erase any data on your device.

Moreover, if you wish to transfer iPhone to PC for backup or free up device storage, it's also a breeze for AOMEI FoneBackup. Without further ado, let's free download AOMEI FoneBackup to have a try!