PhoneRescue: A Tool for iOS & Android Data Recovery (2025 Review)

We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling – data loss. Precious photos, important messages, critical contacts – gone in an instant. But data loss doesn’t have to be permanent. iMobie PhoneRescue offers a powerful, user-friendly solution for recovering lost data and reviving iOS and Android devices. Trusted by millions, this tool makes data recovery accessible—even if you’re not a tech expert.

At a Glance

Feature	Details
⭐ Overall Rating	4.5 / 5
✅ Best For	Non-tech users, device unlocks, system recovery
💻 Platforms	Windows, macOS (for both Android & iOS)
💰 Price Range	$39.99/year – $69.99 one-time (60-day money-back)
🚀 Highlights	Deep scan recovery, passcode removal, iCloud access

What is PhoneRescue

To quote the website:

iMobie PhoneRescue is a comprehensive data recovery solution for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. It’s available as two tools: PhoneRescue for iOS and PhoneRescue for Android. Both tools are available for Windows and macOS, offering similar functionalities.

Secure and effective data recovery is the considerable promise that PhoneRescue makes for both Android and iOS. It means you can use PhoneRescue to recover almost everything—files, photos, documents, app data, etc.—without being a technical expert.

PhoneRescue for iOS, however, offers some additional capabilities. You can use it to remove the iOS system password, recover Screen Time Passcode, and fix a variety of iOS system issues, such as being stuck in Recovery or DFU mode.

PhoneRescue Features

• Good data recovery rates on both Android and iOS devices. You get to recover data from your iPad and iPod Touch as well.
• PhoneRescue for Android can not only recover lost/deleted data but also restore the data directly to the smartphone.
• On Android, PhoneRescue offers multiple scanning methods based on whether your device is rooted or not. You also get dedicated options to recover WhatsApp data and documents.
• PhoneRescue for iOS allows you to recover data from a variety of sources, like the iPhone, local iOS backup, or an iCloud backup.
• The Device Rescuer module of PhoneRescue for iOS lets you solve system errors, get rid of a system passcode, and reset the Screen Time passcode.
• The tool follows a three-step process for all tasks and offers assistance with rooting your device when required.

From the Owner

“PhoneRescue offers a more flexible and user-friendly approach compared to Apple’s built-in recovery methods. Unlike Apple’s tools, which typically restore entire backups, PhoneRescue allows users to selectively recover specific types of data.

We prioritize user privacy and security by implementing robust encryption protocols to protect data during the recovery process.

In the next 2-3 years, PhoneRescue is expected to integrate AI technology to offer a more intelligent experience, such as finding the data you want to recover through keyword searches, providing dynamic recommendations, and adjusting the most suitable data recovery plans.”

Read the full story inside iMobie PhoneRescue

PhoneRescue Review (TheSweetBits Take)

We will now see how PhoneRescue fares in the real world. A bit about our testing first:

We installed PhoneRescue for Android and iOS on an M2 MacBook Air running the latest version of macOS Sequoia. We wanted to check how PhoneRescue performs in tasks such as recovering data, rooting Android, and extracting data from a device to our Mac.

In the process, we would judge the speed, ease of use, performance, and other aspects of using these tools.

Setup & UI

You can download the installation file from the official website, and the installer will download and install the tool on your Mac. The process took less than a minute, and we had the tools available to us. Overall, you can get started in a few minutes.

PhoneRescue for Android packs a simple UI design. When you connect your Android phone to a Mac, it will require USB Debugging permission to install the PhoneRescue app.

PhoneRescue for iOS, however, has a dual-pane interface because it is designed for data recovery and system rescue functions. You can see a Data Recovery pane, where you will find options to recover data from sources like your iPhone, System Backup, and iCloud Backup.

Overall, we found it easy to navigate the PhoneRescue apps for both platforms.

Data Recovery Options

We shall now talk about the data recovery experience with PhoneRescue for Android and iOS. Keep in mind that the actual recovery/restoration results and experience would vary based on the device model, Android version, and other aspects.

• PhoneRescue for Android

The process of recovering data that you have deleted or lost on your Android using PhoneRescue for Android is pretty straightforward.

When you connect the device, you will be asked to enable USB debugging and install the PhoneRescue companion app on your device, after which you have to give it all permissions, including photos, contacts, all system files, etc. Once these permissions are given, you can start scanning the device for recoverable files.

Now, there are two options: Deep Scan and Quick Scan.

Deep Scan is the most thorough form of device scanning that you can get, and it is likely to recover all the files that you have ever deleted from the device. Deep Scan requires root access, though.

On the bright side, PhoneRescue for Android helps you root the device, but this is an irreversible process, and we understand if you have some security/privacy concerns.

But if you just want to see how much Quick Scan can get you, you can try that option. And we were able to recover a few files, but the files that we had deleted way back in time were not available with Quick Scan.

Nevertheless, we loved how easy it is to recover, restore, or export recovered files using PhoneRescue for Android. The next page lets you save the files you have recovered to your Android smartphone or a Mac.

• PhoneRescue for iOS

We had to try how Phone Rescue for iOS performs in three different ways of recovering data: from the iOS device, iTunes backup, and iCloud backup.

You could easily connect your phone and select the content that you want to recover from the device. Then the analysis process takes up a few minutes, depending on how much data you have stored on the device.

If you choose the iTunes Backup option, PhoneRescue for iOS lets you select one of the available backups on your Mac. We found it great that PhoneRescue lets us compare and preview data before recovering to avoid conflicts.

The iCloud Data Recovery option also brings a lot to the table. Once you connect your iCloud account to the PhoneRescue app, the process is quick. The process will take some time as PhoneRescue will download the entire backup first.

In short, we found it great that PhoneRescue for iOS offers multiple ways to recover data from sources. The interface is also pretty intuitive, making the process easier.

Performance

Here is the short comparison on the performance of PhoneRescue for Android and iOS.

Metric	iOS Version	Android Version
Recovery Speed	⏱️ Fast, even with iCloud	⚠️ Slower in Deep Scan
Root/Jailbreak Needed	❌ No	✅ Yes for Deep Scan
System Impact	🧊 Light on system resources	🔄 Minimal impact during scanning
Stability	✅ Stable and smooth	✅ Stable with improved reliability

The data recovery success rate of PhoneRescue is decent. It could take anywhere between a few minutes and a few hours, depending on the amount of data it has to comb through. For instance, if you have filled your smartphone with data and you’re trying to recover all of the deleted stuff, it could take a few hours.

On the Android version, we noticed that the Quick Scan is somewhat speedier, whereas the Deep Scan will take more time, but you also have a better chance of recovering files. When it comes to stability, the tool doesn’t disappoint, especially compared to the previous versions. In earlier versions, there were complaints about frequent crashes and issues, but iMobie seems to have fixed them.

Similarly, it does not have a significant impact on system performance either. Even when we connected a USB 2.0 smartphone to the tool, the recovery process was relatively quicker, and we could run background apps and other programs on our system.

Additional Tools (iOS Only)

We will quickly look at the additional utilities you get with PhoneRescue for iOS on Mac.

• iOS System Repair

This module lets you choose from two options: Standard Mode and Advanced Mode. In standard mode, you get to keep all the data that is stored on your device, whereas in Advanced Mode, it erases everything.

For instance, if your phone is not turning on or if it is stuck in a boot loop, you should try Advanced Mode. It’s a quick process as PhoneRescue identifies the device and downloads the corresponding firmware.

• Lock Screen Passcode Removal

The lock screen passcode removal tool comes in handy in multiple scenarios. For instance, if you forgot the password or if you got the device disabled after too many failed attempts, you can use these instances. But make sure that you are within your legal limits to do so.

This process also works by installing a new firmware on the device. You need a standard internet connection and to put the device in recovery mode for this module to work correctly. It smartly finds the correct version of firmware for your device, making things easier.

• Screen Time Passcode Removal

We also tried the Screen Time Passcode Removal module of PhoneRescue for iOS. It was easy since we had an iTunes backup of the device. In a few minutes, PhoneRescue analyzed the backup and extracted all the necessary data, including the Screen Time passcode.

Pricing

PhoneRescue for iOS and Android has a free version that lets you scan the device for all potential recovery options and fixes. Nevertheless, you need a paid license to use the complete tool and actually to recover the data.

You can get PhoneRescue for Android by paying $39.99 per year or a one-time purchase worth $45.99. Both these plans give you a license that you can use on a Windows PC or a Mac.

PhoneRescue for iOS (Mac version) is available through a yearly subscription worth $49.99 or a one-time purchase worth $69.99. You can get the PC version for $59.99 (lifetime purchase), though.

Considering how much you’ll have to spend on professional recovery services, the amount that you end up paying for phone rescue for iOS and Android is a value-for-money deal. It is also vital that the company offers a 60-day money-back guarantee.

So, if phone rescue for iOS or Android doesn’t actually help you do the thing that you want to do, you can get a full refund within two months.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Intuitive setup with clean, user-friendly UI
• Supports both Android and iOS with feature parity
• Extra repair tools and device unlock options (iOS)
• Guided deep scan and rooting for Android
• Multilingual customer support + 60-day refund guarantee

Cons

• Deep Android recovery requires root access
• No AI assistant or real-time chat support
• iOS Screen Time and lock screen removal wipe data
• Deep scans may take a while on older devices

Wrapping Up

After testing PhoneRescue for Android and iOS on our Mac, we really believe this is a solid investment of money, as the tool keeps all the major promises it makes in data recovery and device unlocking fronts.

Sure, there may be some stability issues and pricing concerns. Still, the 60-day money-back guarantee is a solid reason to continue with the purchase, instead of simply relying on a professional service, which would definitely cost more.

We also find it assuring that PhoneRescue allows you to test all these features and even see what you can recover before starting the recovery process. So, it is always better to download the tool, connect your device, and check what you can recover.

Tech Specs

PhoneRescue FAQs

Is PhoneRescue safe to use?

Yes, PhoneRescue is designed with security in mind. It uses 256-bit SSL encryption to protect your data and personal information during the recovery process.

Does PhoneRescue support WhatsApp data recovery?

Absolutely. It can recover WhatsApp chats and attachments from both Android and iOS devices.

Are there any alternatives to PhoneRescue for data recovery?

Yes, alternatives to PhoneRescue include Dr.Fone, EaseUS MobiSaver, Tenorshare UltData, and iMyFone D-Back. These tools also offer iOS and Android data recovery features with varying strengths.

Can I recover data from a locked or disabled iPhone?

Yes—PhoneRescue for iOS includes a Device Rescuer that can remove the lock screen passcode.

Can PhoneRescue recover data from a damaged or broken device?

In some cases, PhoneRescue may be able to recover data from a damaged or broken device, but it depends on the extent of the damage.

Will rooting my Android void the warranty?

Yes. Deep Scan requires root access, which may void warranties and impact system stability.

What kind of system issues can PhoneRescue fix?

PhoneRescue can fix various system issues, such as devices stuck in recovery mode, white Apple logo screen, and more.

Will repairing my device erase my data?

PhoneRescue’s system repair features are designed to fix issues without losing your data. However, it’s always recommended to back up your data before attempting any system repairs.

What if the recovery doesn’t work?

You can get a full refund within 60 days. Plus, you can preview recoverable data before paying.