SaveMyRoll vs CopyTrans Photo
By Adrián Lengyel, who built SaveMyRoll · Facts about other products checked on 11 November 2026
Short answer: similar price. CopyTrans Photo is for moving photos both ways. SaveMyRoll is for a complete, verified, one-way backup that you can repeat every month.
| CopyTrans Photo | SaveMyRoll | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 one-time | €19.99 one-time (2 PCs) |
| Updates | 2 years of regular updates | All version 1 updates, for life |
| Trial | About 50 actions | 100 files per iPhone, all features |
| PC → iPhone | Yes | No (read-only on the phone) |
| Verifies each copied file | Not stated | Yes, SHA-256 read-back + report |
| Wi-Fi, switches when cable is pulled | Not stated | Yes |
| Subscription option | CopyTrans Studio: $19.99/year or $4.99/month | None |
“Not stated” = not on the CopyTrans pages linked below.
Questions
Is SaveMyRoll a CopyTrans alternative?
For backing up photos and videos from iPhone to PC, yes. SaveMyRoll copies the whole library one way, sorts it by date taken and verifies every file. CopyTrans Photo can also send photos from the PC back to the iPhone, which SaveMyRoll does not do.
How long are updates included?
CopyTrans lists two years of regular updates with the full version. SaveMyRoll includes all version 1 updates for life, at no extra cost.
Try SaveMyRoll on your own iPhone. The first 100 files are free, with every feature, no account and no time limit.
Try it free See pricingSources
- CopyTrans store: https://www.copytrans.net/store/
- CopyTrans: trial vs full version: https://www.copytrans.net/support/difference-between-trial-and-full-version/
- CopyTrans Studio store: https://copytrans.studio/store/