Jennifer J. Enright
- Jun 28, 2023
- 5 min read

Is Best iPhone Recovery Software - iMyFone Fixppo?

Is Best iPhone Recovery Software - iMyFone Fixppo?.

The iPhone is known for its reliability. But not without problems. At some point, you might have to deal with a device that doesn't update, restore, or boot into iOS. It's the same with the iPad. When this happens, you can try to troubleshoot the device yourself.

If you find it too complicated, using a dedicated recovery tool can make the difference. There are several third-party programs designed to restore the iPhone and iPad by automatically performing the necessary troubleshooting procedures, holding your hand at every step.

We recently got our hands on a copy of iMyFone Fixppo, an iPhone recovery program that helps troubleshoot error-prone iOS and iPadOS devices.

After testing iPhone recovery software, we decided to compare it against a couple of other tools with similar functionality - Dr. Fone System Recovery and FonePaw iOS System Recovery. Here's what we think about each of them.

iMyFone Fixppo

iMyFone Fixppo claims to fix a lot of iPhone-related issues. It targets Finder / iTunes errors (such as the infamous 4013 error) that occur when updating or restoring an iPhone. It also handles cases where the device fails to boot into iOS (boot loop, stuck at Apple logo, stuck in recovery mode, etc.).

The program offers three options for troubleshooting your iPhone: enter/exit recovery mode, standard mode, and advanced mode.

Enter / Exit Recovery Mode is a one-click option that can instantly put your iPhone or iPad into recovery mode. This is ideal if you cannot force restart your computer and enter recovery mode manually. You can also use it to quickly exit the mode.

Then comes the standard model. If you have a problem with your iPhone that cannot be fixed with the Finder (Mac) or iTunes (PC), you can restore your phone in a standard mode without losing data. iMyFone Fixppo automatically downloads the latest iOS or iPadOS firmware, prompts you to enter DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode, and immediately starts restoring your device.

The program also has excellent live animations to help you define the complex button sequences required to enter DFU mode.

If Standard Mode doesn't work, you can use Advanced Mode to completely reinstall iOS and iPad. You will lose your data, but you can restore it later if you have a Finder / iTunes or iCloud backup.

iMyFone Fixppo impressed us with its thoughtful user interface and clear instructions. The program passed the test run in standard mode flawlessly without data loss. Also there were no problems reinstalling the system software in advanced mode. However, depending on the type of error you are experiencing, different situations may arise.

This iPhone recovery software starts at a reasonable $ 29.95 per month, which you can cancel after you restore your device. Or you can pay $ 39.95 per year or $ 49.95 for lifetime access.

Pros:

Clear user interface with clear instructions.
Offers both standard mode and advanced mode.
Live animation to help you enter DFU mode.
Reasonable starting price for single-use items.
Entering/exiting recovery mode is free to use.

Cons:

Nothing helps against hardware problems.

Rating: 4.5 / 5 stars

Dr.Fone System Repair

Dr.Fone System Repair is similar to iMyFone Fixppo and offers to fix similar Finder / iTunes errors and startup problems. It has two recovery options - standard mode and advanced mode.

Like iMyFone Fixxpo, it will try to restore your iPhone without erasing your data in standard mode. If that doesn't work, you can use advanced mode to reinstall the system software.

Even though Dr. Fone looks a bit dated, it is well designed and we had no problem using it. But it lacked several features available in the iMyFone Fixppo. First, the program lacks the ability to automatically enter and exit recovery mode.

Secondly, there is no live animation for switching to DFU mode. This can make it difficult to calculate the button sequence in certain iPhone models. It's not that big of a deal, but these are the extra touches that make the iMyFone Fixppo stand out.

Pricing also doesn't do Dr. Fone any good. It costs $ 59.95 for a one-year subscription, which is too much for you to hardly be able to use after restoring your iPhone or iPad.

In a nutshell, we found Dr.Fone to do its job well, but quite expensive and lacking the bells and whistles of the iMyFone Fixppo.

Pros:

Simple and easy to navigate.
Offers both standard mode and advanced mode.

Cons:

Too expensive for single use.
Outdated user interface.
There is no way to enter recovery mode.
Does nothing against hardware problems.

Rating: 3.5 / 5 stars

FonePaw iOS System Recovery

FonePaw iOS System Recovery provides a standard model for recovering your iPhone or iPad without erasing data and an advanced mode for reinstalling system software in case of serious problems.

FonePaw also claims to solve over 50+ problems. However, this is an overstated figure. This explains trivial problems (like getting stuck in zoom mode) that you can easily fix by simply forcing the device to restart.

However, this iPhone recovery software does a great job of downloading iOS / iPadOS firmware files and guides you through the steps required to put your device into recovery mode or DFU mode. However, like Dr.Fone, it lacks the advanced features offered by iMyFone Fixppo, such as the ability to enter recovery mode with one click.

However, unlike iMyFone Fixppo and Dr.Fone, FonePaw also has several additional features - iOS Data Backup & Restore and iPhone Data Recovery.

iOS Data Backup & Restore allows you to back up and restore your device. However, you don't really need this feature since you already have it in Finder or iTunes.

However, iPhone Data Recovery has its uses. It allows you to recover deleted data such as photos, videos, and conversations. It worked well during our tests, but we cannot be sure how it will perform on an unresponsive or frozen device.

You can also get data from Finder / iTunes and iCloud backups. This can come in handy if you are unable to restore your iPhone or iPad.

FonePaw iOS System Recovery will set you back $ 49.95. However, for this price, you get lifetime access.

Pros:

Well thought out user interface.
Offers both standard mode and advanced mode.
iPhone Data Recovery can be helpful.

Cons:

Cool $ 49.95 but gives you lifetime access.
There is no way to enter recovery mode.
Does nothing against hardware. related to problems.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Make Your Pick

No matter which recovery tool you choose, there is no guarantee that it will be able to fix your iPhone or iPad. Hardware crashes can still be a problem, especially if your device doesn't boot correctly. However, iPhone recovery software should help you eliminate everything related to software.