# Parachute Backup Mobile — For iCloud Photos & Drive

> Backup iCloud Photos and Drive to external storage you control. (iPhone/iPad app by Leitmotif GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parachute-backup-mobile/id6749824842 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leitmotif GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627104008)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 80 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parachute-backup-mobile/id6749824842/reviews.md

## What is Parachute Backup Mobile?

Parachute is your backup companion for iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive. It backs up your memories — photos, videos, and documents — to storage you control, whether that’s an external drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, S3 Buckets, network drives/NAS, external hard drives and more. With Parachute, you get peace of mind and full ownership of your data, free from lock-in.

Your Data, Your Way
	•	Back up your entire iCloud Photos library (including Shared Albums) and folders from iCloud Drive.
	•	Preserve originals in full resolution, all adjustment data, and the current edited versions.
	•	Works with USB drives, NAS/SMB/SFTP mounts, Google Drive, S3 Buckets, OneDrive, external hard drives and more

Key Features
	•	Backups can be triggered from the main screen to any of your backup destinations
	•	Automate backups with Shortcuts integration and Schedules
	•	Privacy-first: transfers handled via Apple’s Files extensions — your credentials never touch our app.
	•	Supports full-quality media: Live Photos + videos, RAW images, bursts, edits, and slow motion.

Why It Matters
	•	iCloud sync ≠ backup — deletions, expired storage, or sync errors can mean permanent loss.
	•	Parachute safeguards your digital life from accidents and disasters.
	•	Your files are stored in normal folders you can browse and restore from directly — no special tools needed.

One time purchase. No Lock-In.
	•	One-time purchase unlocks all backup functionality — no recurring fees.
	•	Your data stays in your storage, not ours.
	•	No accounts, no telemetry, no background bloat.


FAQ Highlights

Q: Does Parachute ever delete files from iCloud?
A: Never. It’s strictly read-only.

Q: Can I restore without Parachute?
A: Yes. Backups are just normal folders — copy them back with Finder anytime.

Q: What if a file is corrupted in iCloud?
A: Parachute flags any unexportable items so you know exactly what couldn’t be saved.

Q: Can it back up non-iCloud folders?
A: Yes. Add any folder via the iOS/iPadOS file picker

By downloading Parachute Backup, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy (https://parachuteapps.com/privacy).

## Key features

- Backup iCloud Photos and Drive
- Multiple storage destinations (external drives, cloud services, NAS)
- Preserve original quality and edits
- Automated backups via Shortcuts and Schedules
- Privacy-first design with no data sent to app servers
- Supports Live Photos, RAW, and slow motion

## Chart rankings

- #162 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Parachute Backup Mobile?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fantastic option for backups
- 👍 Good, simple to use
- 👍 Straight forward and easy setup
- 👍 Super easy to use
- 👍 Clean and straightforward interface
- 🔒 Cares about privacy
- 👍 Works like a charm
- 👍 Beautiful and powerful UI

**Cons**

- ❓ Doesn't tell backup size
- 🐛 Not working at all

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't work

**Most requested features**

- Support for Proton Drive

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parachute-backup-mobile/id6749824842/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Essential

*2026-08-08*

I really like the vision behind this app. It is trying to do something different, and fill a genuine professional gap in IOS / iPadOS functionality (Apple has made the APIs exist under the hood, but no app has exposed that functionality to the user). I can connect an external USB or SSD via USB C and get a useful, fast backup of essentially all my important iCloud data. I can increment the backup from multiple devices e.g. my phone, my iPad. The app has had numerous improvements over the past year, getting faster at backing up photos in particular and having more options to control and organise your backups. With storage getting more expensive and having offline control of your data this app should really become a default system app. There are some UX improvements that can be made, for example backing up to folders by album or having the backup mirror changes but in its current state it is very good.

### 5/5 — Genius

*2026-07-31*

Does what it says - the only thing missing is notes - but still brilliant

### 4/5 — Excellente idée

*2026-07-31*

Excellente idée que celle de proposer une sauvegarde des documents d’iCloud sur un disque externe ou sur un autre cloud. 
Néanmoins les sauvegardes sont lentes, très lentes, trop lentes. 
Et il manque l’option de sauvegardes incrémentales qui pourraient être beaucoup plus véloces. 
Dans une prochaine mise à jour, j’espère !

### 1/5 — Harmful for iPhone

*2026-07-22*

If you want to backup huge iCloud folders (mine is around 900 GB), give it a pass. Drains battery within a few hours with barely 2-3% backed up, and heats up the phone.

**Developer response:** Hi O Zee 9, Florian here, Co-Founder at Leitmotif. Can you please reach out to us via contact@parachuteapps.com with some more details about your setup.
Parachute Backup itself does intentionally put very little load on your system, as a backup tool is supposed to run on the side and not interfere with your device and network.
I strongly suspect that you are backing up to an external drive connected via USB and that this drive is drawing a lot of power, causing the battery drain and the resulting heat. If you intend to back up 900 GB of data, you should use a USB hub that 1) delivers sufficient power and 2) guarantees that your iPhone can stay alive for a few days, because that's how long this will likely take.
The reason is that in order to restrict local storage requirements, Parachute Backup will go through your files one by one.

### 5/5 — Einfach, schön und transparent zu nutzen

*2026-07-05*

Die Anwendung ist sehr intuitiv zu bedienen. Die Oberfläche ist sehr ansprechend und die Backup-Aufgaben von sogar großen Datenmengen (>20 GB) funktionieren sehr stabil sowohl über iOS als auch macOS

### 2/5 — Love it…but

*2026-07-02*

The app itself works great. Love it. You can automate it and it does unattended backups on the IPad. On the IPhone 17 Pro, it will not run on automation shortcut. You have to go in and deselect the back up destination which defeats the purpose of automation. I would give it 5 stars if I did not have to go back in every time and respect destination location and hit the play button.

**Developer response:** Hi Rrod6902,
Florian here, Co-Founder at Leitmotif. Can you please reach out to us via contact@parachuteapps.com with some more details about your destination. Maybe even send us a log file via Settings > Contact Support. We need to find out why this is happening in your setup, so we can fix it.

### 5/5 — Take control of your phone backup!

*2026-06-20*

I found that Parachute is just straight to the point and provides an incredible option to just Backup your photos, videos and files to Backup destination of your choice. Common destinations Like Google Drive, OneDrive and an S3 bucket or a local NAS

### 5/5 — New user

*2026-06-18*

I have just started using this app, but it looks like it solves enough of my backup issues, so I like that.  Also want to thank the devs for adding Shortcuts support, that will also come in handy.  Pretty nice app!

### 5/5 — Excellent UI

*2026-06-08*

Set up my NAS at home ages ago, this was the app that made it easy to backup 15 years of iCloud files

### 5/5 — Funktionierende App für iCloud Backup

*2026-06-06*

Tolles, gut funktionierendes Backup für das iCloud Drive.  Das Userinterface hat noch Weiterentwicklungspotenzial. Schnelle Antwort des Entwicklers auf Fragen. 
Ganz wichtig, kein Abo!

Definitiv eine Kaufempfehlung.

## Frequently asked questions about Parachute Backup Mobile

### What does Parachute Backup do?

Parachute Backup acts as a companion app to back up your iCloud Photos library and iCloud Drive folders. It transfers your photos, videos, and documents to storage locations that you control, such as external drives, Google Drive, OneDrive, or network drives.

### What are the key features of Parachute Backup?

Key features include backing up entire iCloud Photos libraries and Drive folders, preserving original quality and edits, supporting various backup destinations, and automating backups with Shortcuts and Schedules. It also emphasizes a privacy-first approach, ensuring your credentials are not handled by the app.

### How much does Parachute Backup cost?

The application is a one-time purchase, meaning there are no recurring fees or subscriptions. This purchase unlocks all backup functionality.

### Can I restore my files without using Parachute Backup?

Yes, you can restore your files without the app. The backups are stored in normal folders on your chosen storage destination, allowing you to browse and copy them back using Finder or other file management tools.

### Can Parachute Backup back up folders not in iCloud?

Yes, the app can back up non-iCloud folders. You can add any folder you wish to back up by selecting it through the iOS/iPadOS file picker.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2026-08-14

* iCloud Drive backups now use a folder structure that mirrors how folders appear in iCloud Drive. Current backups are migrated automatically, with no additional storage required.
* Add a destination by dragging a folder from the Files app into Parachute Backup.
* Cellular data can now be permanently allowed for backups in Settings.
* Improved checks for available storage on the device and backup destination.
* Temporary storage is now cleaned up whenever the app starts.

### 1.8.3 — 2026-07-16

* Improved logging for technical support.

### 1.8.2 — 2026-07-07

* Backups now start immediately. We’ve eliminated an expensive duplicate filename scan before each backup.
* We removed unnecessary verification steps after writing files, resulting in much faster backups to slow storage such as SMB shares and NAS devices.
* Note: on iOS/iPadOS 26.5 and later we’ve noticed that the modification date of photos and videos changes unexpectedly. For example, simply viewing a photo in the Photos app updates its modification date. As a result, Parachute Backup backs it up again the next time it runs. We have not yet found a workaround for this iOS issue.
* Added a workaround for an issue that could cause files backed up to NAS devices to be marked as invisible.
* Smaller fixes and improvements.

### 1.8 — 2026-06-26

* The Photos backup engine has been completely rewritten for improved reliability and compatibility.
* Photos Backup Settings have been redesigned to make advanced options easier to understand. You can now always see exactly how many items will be backed up.
* Photos Backup Settings and backup results are now identical between Parachute Backup for Mac and Parachute Backup Mobile.
* Added a one-time migration notice explaining the new Photos backup layout.
* Redesigned iCloud Drive Settings: Source Folders for iCloud Drive backups have been completely redesigned for improved usability. Always see exactly what will be backed up, and how many items there are in each group.
* iCloud Drive backups no longer stall on folders ending in “nosync”.
* The Live Activity now updates correctly during the Preparing phase.
* Corrected backup sizes shown in History.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-06-01

* Fixed an issue that prevented some users from completing onboarding
* Avoids processing original photo and video data when only metadata has changed
* Improved the efficiency of iCloud Photos backups to cloud destinations
* Reduced memory usage during iCloud Photos backups
* Additional performance improvements when preparing and resuming iCloud Photos backups

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