FREE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS TO ITUNES

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Why not use Itunes?

• Gives errors that you cannot decipher
• Won't sync some files
• Lots of restrictions from Apple
• Heavy on the system
• Jailbreak won't be safe

Why do you need Itunes?

• Undo jailbreaking
• Restoring iphone/ipod touch
• Device drivers needed to recognize Iphone/ipod touch by other programs

What are my other choices then?

Choice #1: IFunbox - Click here to download

Recommended for Jailbreakers and advanced users

Likes:

• Fast and easy access to raw files and folders
• Ability to install .ipa files to device and rip them back
• Ability to copy images from Iphone/Ipod Touch to PC

Yes, I use Lazy Diet app

Dislikes:

• Copying images from PC to Iphone/Ipod touch does not work properly
• Needs to install afc2dd from Cydia
• No access to music and video files

Choice #2: Copy Trans Manager - Click here to download

Free and updated regularly.

Likes:

• Copy movies and music to iphone/ipod touch
• Edit tags and artworks to music and movies
• Create playlists
• Built in media player

Just for music and movies.

Dislikes:

• Annoying choice screen on start-up
• Other programs for photos and back-ups not free
• Copy music and movies to PC from iphone/ipod touch not working
• Media player does not play HD videos taken with iphone/ipod touch 

Choice #3: 91 PC Suite - Click here to download

Click the Iphone icon on the upper left corner to change language settings to English.

Likes:

• Import songs to PC from Iphone/Ipod touch
• Put images from  PC to Iphone/Ipod touch
• Access to RAW files/folders
• Manage SMS, calendar, contacts, call history, etc on PC
• Backup and restore files and settings
• Get free wallpapers, themes, ringtones, apps
• Built in ring tone maker and media converter
• Regular updates

The most feature packed alternative.

Dislikes:

• Needs jailbroken iphone/ipod touch to work
• Some functions still needs translating to English
• Needs itunes to transfer music and videos

So which one to choose?

There is no one program that will ultimately replace itunes (yet) so I would recommend installing one or all three programs depending on your needs. Personally, I use all of them because of their strength in different functions. I use Ifunbox when I need to get videos/photos off of my Ipod to PC, I prefer Copytrans to transfer music and videos to my ipod, and I use 91 PC Suite to put photos in my ipod, make ring tones, get wallpapers, convert files and others. More great articles to come!