iTools
iTools is a lightweight file management and device synchronization utility for macOS that provides an alternative to Apple's iTunes for managing iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices from a Mac. It allows users to transfer photos, music, videos, contacts, documents and applications between iOS devices and a computer, create backups, restore device data, manage app installations, and view detailed device information. The app features a simpler interface than iTunes and supports drag-and-drop file transfers. iTools is distributed as a portable application that does not require installation and includes both free and paid versions with additional features in the paid tier.
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1 suggestionThe search results and official website (itools4.com and itools.us.com) do not provide clear information about whether iTools has been updated to a native Apple Silicon build. The most recent version information we found references iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 compatibility, but no explicit mention of Apple Silicon or arm64 support. Given that you are running an Intel-only copy under Rosetta and macOS 28 (which removes Rosetta 2 entirely) arrives in late 2027 — less than 18 months away — you should contact the iTools developer directly through their official website to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build exists or is planned. If the vendor confirms no native build is planned, you will need to identify an alternative iOS device manager for Mac that runs natively on Apple Silicon, such as Apple's native Finder integration (which now handles many basic file transfers), Finder's built-in iOS device support, or a third-party tool confirmed to ship a native build. Check the vendor's site now to avoid being left without a tool after Rosetta is retired.
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