1. Dr.Fone

It is the simple alternative for itunes to manage files on your iPhone, iPod, and iPad. It allows you to add music, videos, apps, etc. from a PC to an iPhone XR, iPhone XS (Max), or any other iPhone model without iTunes. It can manage, transfer and organize music and playlists without iTunes limitation.

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It is too early to give up when your Android files such as photos or messages are gone. This Android data recovery software lets you recover deleted or lost contacts, text messages, photos, WhatsApp messages(only for rooted devices), music, video and documents.

2. CopyTrans

CopyTrans Simple version one of the best alternative for iTunes that allows you to export all your music from iPhone (iPod, iPad) to iTunes or a folder on your PC. This way is customization- and hassle-free. If you need a quick way to transfer all of your music, choose Simple mode.

Smart backup feature allows you to back up your entire iPhone/iPad music library to iTunes in one click. The app automatically transfers all tracks, related information, artworks and playlists to iTunes. CopyTrans decides what needs to be transferred, and it the result is duplicate free.

iTunes is the default program for managing all of your Apple devices, but it’s certainly not the be-all and end-all for managing your iPhone or iPod content. CopyTrans promises an easy, smart, safe way to transfer and back up your Apple device content, and it delivers.

CopyTrans is a Windows-only program that scans the contents of your iPod, iPhone, or iPad and allows you to either archive it or import it into iTunes. The process is simple: connect your iPod, wait for CopyTrans to scan it, choose your transfer settings, and then sit back while CopyTrans does its thing.

3. SyncIOS

Syncios Smartphone manager is a cross- platform supported mobile and tablet manager tool, fully compatible with the two dominant smartphone operating systems – iOS and Android. devices, including contacts, messages and call history. The data can be managed in a simple and safe way on a computer.

It  is a mobile device management and mobile data transfer software developed by Anvsoft Inc. It is also a media player, online video downloader, handset ringtone maker. It is used to play, download, and organize digital audio and video; transfer data between mobile phones, tablets and personal computers running the OS X or Microsoft Windows operating systems. The program is available for iOS management (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and Android devices management. Latest iOS and Android OS is supported.

4. MediaMonkey.

Used in conjunction with MediaMonkey for Windows, it shares your media library and most of its attributes between your desktop and devices. Whether you edit metadata (including multiple attributes per field), playlists, ratings, play history, bookmarks, etc.

It can also function as a home media server for UPnP/DLNA devices, sync and back up audio and video files from iOS and Android devices, and even offers reports and statistics on your media collection.

A one version license is $24.95 which only covers all updates in a single major revision (4x, 5x, etc.) while a lifetime sub costs $49.95. That’s a lot of money to spend on a media player.

MediaMonkey is a digital media player and media library application developed by Ventis Media Inc., for organizing and playing audio on Microsoft Windows and Android operating systems. MediaMonkey for Windows (sometimes noted as MMW) includes various management tools, and is extensible using plugins, while MediaMonkey for Android (often referred to as MMA) is an adjunct for sharing the library with Android devices. MediaMonkey is commonly displayed/marketed as a solution for managing large libraries of music.

MediaMonkey uses the freemium licensing model; the base program is available as freeware but a premium gold license unlocks additional features such as the ability to have multiple media collections, the ability to organize files automatically, and others. Both editions can be extensively enhanced with skins, third-party plugins, and user-generated extension scripts. It uses SQLite to manage its database.

5. Fedelia

MusicBee is one of the biggest competitors to iTunes, it includes an interface identical to that of iTunes only that it has extra functions, like DVD/CD ripping and Auto DJ instant playlist creator feature. In addition to that, MusicBee also allows you to add visualization effects when opening media files.

Pros:

· Has a nice interface.

· Can rip files from CDs.

· Has an auto DJ feature for creating playlists easy.

Cons:

· Does not come with an inbuilt encoder and you have to download it separately.

Price: Free

Supported OS: Windows

Rank:(3/5 stars)

6. AnyTrans

Another alternative to iTunes, AnyTrans can transfer any kind of music libraries, apps, other media files etc. It is an easy to use app and has the ability to restore and rebuild music libraries while offering easy and excellent connectivity with a variety of devices.

Pros:

· Best for iOS in transferring the files from one iDevice to other iDevice.

· Can restore data even from the iTunes backup.

· Convert the media file formats according to need.

· Can play iTunes playlists from old iPods.

· Allows creation of music library.

Cons:

· None

Price: $39.99

Supported OS: Windows, Max, and iOS

7. Swinsian

This app has a great interface and can automatically detect available Airplay ports. Navigation through the program is easy, and it has an ID3 tag editing capability. One of the best alternative for iTunes.

Pros:

· It can handle large volumes of media files.

· Fast searches.

· It’s not tied to iTunes in any way thus fully operational, without any external plug-ins downloads.

Cons:

· A very bare interface.

Supported OS: Mac OS X

8. PodTrans

PodTrans performs well in the transferring part, more or less like the iTunes sync. It transfers songs from a computer to an iPhone, iPod, or iPad without iTunes. Like the other iTunes alternative software, when transferring files, no original files on devices will be erased. Moreover, PodTrans can transfer songs, videos, podcast, voice memos, etc. from an iPhone, iPod, or iPad to PC for backup.

Pros:

· Has a nice interface.

· Very fast in searches.

· Can transfer files from iPods to iPhones.

Cons:

· Cannot convert audio formats.