iMobie review
Updated September 30, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
iMobie suits Windows and macOS users who want one program covering iPhone backup, data recovery, system cleanup and video work. Entry pricing of $9.99 is heavier than the lighter alternatives here, so the deciding factor is breadth of tools rather than headline cost.
Key facts
- Best for
- One paid program for iPhone backup, recovery, cleanup and video on Windows or macOS.
- Price from
- $9.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free version
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Platforms
- Windows, MacOS (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tool type
- Backup, Data-recovery, System-utility, Video (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 7 to 60 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2011 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free trial, One time
- Official website
- imobie.com
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- Wikidata
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers backup, data recovery and system utility in one program, so backup, recovery, cleanup and video work share one purchase.
- A free version is available, which sets it apart from alternatives that only start paid.
- Runs on Windows and macOS, covering both desktop systems rather than a single platform.
- Refunds are offered across 7 to 60 days, a wider window than the typical 30 days across this category.
- Buys are free trial and one time, so a single payment does not turn into a repeating charge.
Cons
- Entry price of $9.99 is well above $0.99 and €1.58, so a narrow need can cost more than needed.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no live chat or phone channel listed, and help-centre support sits below the 87% share across this category.
- A free version plus free trial and one time options can mean two entry routes, which adds a decision before payment.
- Its buying options (free trial and one time) list the free trial without a length, so the 14 day median across this category is no guide here.
Who it suits
- Small businesses and teams that manage iPhone fleets and want backup, recovery and cleanup in one place.
- Windows and macOS desktop users who would rather buy once than hold separate utilities.
- Users who like trying a free version before paying.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a tight budget who only need one job, since $0.99 is the lightest entry point here.
- Buyers who want live chat or phone support, as email and help centre covers only email and a help centre.
- Anyone who needs a stated free trial length, since free trial and one time does not set one out.
What you get free
A free version of iMobie is offered, so it is possible to try the tools before paying anything. Paid access comes as free trial and one time, which covers both a free trial and a one-time purchase, so the free version and the trial are separate routes to the same paid tools. Buyers who pick the one-time option pay once rather than on a repeating cycle, and refunds run 7 to 60 days if the software does not suit. That refund window is shorter at its lower end than the 30 days seen across most of this category, so the window depends on when a claim is made. Against a category where 63.6% is the majority, a free version here is a fair starting point rather than a distinguishing offer.
Intro and renewal prices
iMobie charges from $9.99, and because the buying model is free trial and one time the paid tier is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription with a second bill later. There is no separate renewal price to budget for on the paid tier, which removes the step-up that hits buyers on recurring plans, and the site renewal median of €6.32 does not apply to a purchase that does not renew. Against the alternatives, $0.99 and €1.58 both sit lower, so the paid tier costs more to enter here than either of those. $3.33 sits between the two, higher than €1.58 and lower than iMobie. The gap is easier to justify if the wider tool set is used, since the paid tier covers backup, data recovery and system utility. A free version is also offered, which gives a no-cost way to size up the tools before paying $9.99.
The company behind it
iMobie was founded in 2011, which puts a long operating history behind the software on sale. Support runs through email and help centre, meaning email and a help centre carry the load, with 83.6% at 83.6% suggesting a help centre is the normal channel in this category. The trade-off is response style: self-serve documentation and email suits questions that can be described in writing, and leaves out live chat or phone for anything urgent. The company sells across Windows and macOS, so the same tools cover both major desktop systems.
How iMobie compares
9.0 vs 9.0
9.0 vs 9.1- 9.0 vs 8.8
- 9.0 vs 9.3
- 9.0 vs 8.8
- 9.0 vs 8.0
9.0 vs 9.4Entry at $3.33 sits below iMobie's $9.99 while still covering a broad utility range.
9.0 vs 9.5- 9.0 vs 8.8
- 9.0 vs 8.8
- 9.0 vs 8.9
9.0 vs 9.3
9.0 vs 9.2
9.0 vs 8.9- 9.0 vs 9.2
- 9.0 vs 8.9
- 9.0 vs 9.3
- 9.0 vs 9.3
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- 9.0 vs 8.8
9.0 vs 8.6
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free version of iMobie?+
Yes, a free version is offered, which makes it possible to try the tools before paying. Paid access is free trial and one time, covering a free trial and a one-time purchase. That means the free version and the trial are two separate routes into the same paid tools rather than one offer.
How much does iMobie cost?+
iMobie charges from $9.99 for its paid tier. Because that tier is a one-time purchase, there is no second bill later, so the entry figure is the whole cost. The lighter alternatives here enter at $0.99 and €1.58.
Does iMobie renew or charge again?+
No. The paid tier is a one-time purchase under free trial and one time, so there is no renewal price to budget for. Buyers on recurring plans in this category face a site renewal median of €6.32, and iMobie's paid tier sits outside that pattern entirely.
How long is the free trial?+
The trial appears under free trial and one time with no length attached to it, so no single period applies. Across this category the median free trial runs 14 days, and the spread reaches 42. A free version is offered as a separate route in.
Which computers does iMobie run on?+
iMobie runs on Windows and macOS, covering both major desktop systems. The same paid tier therefore works across both platforms, which suits teams that mix machines. Nothing in the listed details limits the tools to one operating system.
What can iMobie actually do?+
The tool set spans backup, data recovery and system utility, so backup, data recovery, system utility work and video sit in one program. That breadth is the reason the paid tier costs more to enter than the lighter single-purpose alternatives here. Buyers needing only one of those jobs may find that scope unnecessary.
Can I get a refund on iMobie?+
Refunds are offered across 7 to 60 days, and that window varies by request. The lower end sits under the 30 days typical across this category, so timing matters. Buyers who want a longer safety net should check the exact terms for their purchase.
How do I get help from iMobie?+
Support runs through email and help centre, meaning email and a help centre. A help centre matches the 87% pattern in this category, while email covers written questions. Live chat and phone are not part of the listed channels, so urgent issues take longer.
Sources
- imobie.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free version, Tool type
“Capture, Record, Trim, All for Free”
- imobie.com/company checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“iMobie was established in 2011”
- imobie.com/store checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Pricing model, Platforms, Price from
“Try before you buy with a free trial”
- imobie.com/support checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Contact iMobie”
- imobie.com/support/refund-policy.htm checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Money-back period
“1 Month Subscription: 7-day Money Back Guarantee”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Free trial length.
iMobie
One paid program for iPhone backup, recovery, cleanup and video on Windows or macOS.