Apple Configurator 2 AlternativesIPhone File Managers and other similar apps like Apple Configurator 2

Apple Configurator 2 is described as 'Use Apple Configurator 2 to quickly configure large numbers of devices connected to your Mac via USB with the settings, apps, and data you specify for your students, employees, or customers' and is a iphone file manager in the system & hardware category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Apple Configurator 2 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Apple Configurator 2 alternative is iMazing, which is free. Other great apps like Apple Configurator 2 are iExplorer, FlexiBackup, CopyTrans and AnyTrans.

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Apple Configurator 2 alternatives are mainly iPhone File Managers, but if you're looking for File Managers or Phone Managers you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Apple Configurator 2.
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Use Apple Configurator 2 to quickly configure large numbers of devices connected to your Mac via USB with the settings, apps, and data you specify for your students, employees, or customers.

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Apple Configurator 2 alternatives page was last updated May 25, 2025
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  1. iMazing icon
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    Empower your iOS device with versatile management and seamless transfer of music, photos, contacts, and app data on Mac and Windows, ensuring backup safety, ringtone personalization, and Safari data export.

    22 iMazing alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    iMazing Features

    1.  iPhone Backup
    2.  iOS Data Recovery
    3.  Data transfer
    4.  Automatic Backup
    5.  Launchpad pads
    6.  Battery Health
    7.  iPhone/iPod sync

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    Henk Poley
    Positive Jun 27, 2024
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    Their iMazing Profile Editor is a good Windows alternative to generate .mobileconfig 802.1x EAP profiles.

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    • iMazing is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Apple Configurator 2.

    • iMazing is the most popular free alternative to Apple Configurator 2.

    • iMazing is Freemium and ProprietaryApple Configurator 2 is Free and Proprietary
  2. iExplorer icon
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    iExplorer transfers music, messages, photos, files and everything else from any iPhone, iPod, iPad or iTunes backup to any Mac or PC computer.

    29 iExplorer alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    iExplorer Features

    1.  Support for FM Radio
    2.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    3.  Drag and Drop

    iExplorer VS Apple Configurator 2

     
    • iExplorer is the most popular commercial alternative to Apple Configurator 2.

    • iExplorer is Paid and ProprietaryApple Configurator 2 is Free and Proprietary
  3. FlexiBackup icon
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    FlexiBackup is a macOS app that lets you easily choose and manage backup locations for all your iPhones and iPads, freeing up your Mac’s storage and reducing reliance on iCloud.

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    • Mac

    FlexiBackup Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Encrypted Backup
    6.  Sits in the MenuBar
    7.  iPhone Backup

    FlexiBackup VS Apple Configurator 2

     
  4. CopyTrans icon
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    CopyTrans transfers iPhone and iPod music, other audio files and videos to PC and iTunes in just one click including playlists, ratings, artwork and play-counts. The Smart backup feature ensures all the needed tracks and playlists get copied over.

    31 CopyTrans alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CopyTrans Features

    1.  Incremental Backup
    2.  Artwork

    CopyTrans VS Apple Configurator 2

     
  5. AnyTrans icon
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    Enables seamless transfer, backup, and management of photos, music, videos, messages, contacts, app data, and more across iOS, Android, computer, iTunes, and iCloud, with online content downloads, app backups, scheduled backups, and ringtone creation.

    29 AnyTrans alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    AnyTrans Features

    1.  Built-in Media converter
    2.  Data transfer

    AnyTrans VS Apple Configurator 2

     
    • AnyTrans is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Apple Configurator 2.

    • AnyTrans is Freemium and ProprietaryApple Configurator 2 is Free and Proprietary
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    TouchCopy is a versatile software solution that enables users to backup, manage, and transfer content of their iPhones, iPods and iPads to their computers, including messages, contacts, music, and more.

    38 Touch Copy alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Touch Copy Features

    1.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    2.  Support for FM Radio
    3.  Playlists management
    4.  Sync Contacts
    5.  IMessage

    Touch Copy VS Apple Configurator 2

     
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    Supports data transfer from your old to your new iPhone to new iPhone and syncs files from computer to your iPhone and viceversa.

    13 EaseUS MobiMover alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    EaseUS MobiMover Features

    1.  iPhone/iPod sync
    2.  iPhone Backup
    3.  Built-in Video Converter

    EaseUS MobiMover VS Apple Configurator 2

     
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    Transfer Music, Playlist, Videos etc between mobile devices and PC Backup&manage photos on Mac and make GIF Manage iPhone contacts with Outlook Browse file system in a simple interface and root Android at one click.

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    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Wondershare TunesGo Features

    1.  Software Management

    Wondershare TunesGo VS Apple Configurator 2

     
  9. SyncBird icon
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    #1 iTunes alternative that helps you transfer music, photos, videos, messages, contacts and more between your iPhone, iPad, iPod, iTunes & Mac.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac

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  10. AppTrans icon
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    Transfer apps between iOS and Android seamlessly. One-click backup and restoration of WhatsApp data from Google Drive and iTunes. No jailbreaking required. Offers more storage than Google Drive or iCloud. Secure with SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, and certified by Apple and Microsoft.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    AppTrans Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  SSL encryption

    AppTrans VS Apple Configurator 2

     
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    CopyTrans Manager is a fast, lightweight and free iTunes alternative. Manage your iPod, iPhone/iPod Touch music on the go without the risk of syncing and deleting it. The program allows you to add, delete and modify songs and videos to your iPhone without iTunes and sync-free.

    35 CopyTrans Manager alternatives

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    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CopyTrans Manager Features

    1.  iPhone/iPod sync

    CopyTrans Manager VS Apple Configurator 2

     
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    Geekersoft AnyTrans is a content manager for iPhone, iPad, iPod, iTunes and iCloud. Supports fast transfer, management and backup of iOS data.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

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