# Photo Backup Stick Universal — Backup Pictures & Videos

> USB drive app for backing up iPhone, iPad, and Mac photos and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by RaWerks, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-backup-stick-universal/id1482134898 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RaWerks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482134897)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
- Released: 2019-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-backup-stick-universal/id1482134898/reviews.md

## What is Photo Backup Stick Universal?

The Photo Backup Stick Universal is the ultimate picture and video backup and storage tool. Backup from iPhones, iPads and Mac all with one tool. The Photo Backup Stick Universal app works with the Photo Backup Stick Universal USB drive. The drive also contains special apps for backing up from Mac computers running Mac OS 10.12 or higher. Using the Photo Backup Stick Universal is simple. Plug the USB drive into your iOS device, install and open the app, and click the backup button. You have three options for backing up: Backup Photos and Videos, Backup Photos Only, or Backup Videos Only. Once backed up to the USB drive, you can plug it into a computer to view, edit, copy etc. The Photo Backup Stick Universal app will only backup photos and videos once. This means you can backup your device as often as you like without worrying about duplicates. Each photo and video will only be backed up once and only new photos and videos will be backed up with each time you do a backup.

## Key features

- Backup photos and videos
- Backup photos only
- Backup videos only
- Duplicate prevention
- View and edit backed-up files on computer
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-backup-stick-universal/id1482134898/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2024-12-16*

The app doesn't recognize the stick I can't see my photos I'm just stuck on the first step there is no customer technical support number in the instructions it's either you got it and it works or you don't which I don't

### 1/5 — Expensive & won’t work

*2023-12-29, version 3.1*

Avoid

### 1/5 — App Never Recognizes the Stick

*2023-12-26*

The app never recognizes the stick, even though the hardware is working (I can see the photos in my files, in a volume called NO NAME when the stick is plugged into my phone).

### 3/5 — Really slow

*2020-08-07*

Takes a long time.  2 hours and another 2 to go.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We have added the ability to back up photos and videos stored in iCloud for version 1.5. Backing up from iCloud significantly increases the backup time because the files must be downloaded from the cloud and then saved to the stick. The iCloud backup feature can be turned off in the app settings menu, but then you won't back up some of your photo/video files. We would appreciate it if you could help us improve the app by emailing our support with the logs by tapping on the help icon and then tapping the button to send logs to support. This will help us to improve the product in future versions.

### 1/5 — Do not buy this product

*2020-08-04, version 1.5*

I installed the photo stick that then installed this software. It downloaded some pictures once and now doesn’t work and won’t connect. Despite several emails to their support function I have had no progress in getting it to work. Complete rippoff.

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Backup Stick Universal

### How does Photo Backup Stick Universal work?

Photo Backup Stick Universal works with a specific USB drive. You plug the drive into your iOS device, install and open the app, and then initiate a backup. The app then transfers your photos and videos to the USB drive.

### Can Photo Backup Stick Universal back up my Mac?

Yes, the Photo Backup Stick Universal USB drive includes special apps for backing up from Mac computers running Mac OS 10.12 or higher.

### Will Photo Backup Stick Universal save duplicate photos?

No, the app is designed to only back up photos and videos once. Each subsequent backup will only transfer new photos and videos, preventing duplicates.

### What devices does Photo Backup Stick Universal support?

The app supports iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It also has specific backup capabilities for Mac computers running Mac OS 10.12 or higher.

### What are the backup options in Photo Backup Stick Universal?

You have three options: 'Backup Photos and Videos', 'Backup Photos Only', or 'Backup Videos Only'.

### What is the rating for Photo Backup Stick Universal?

Photo Backup Stick Universal has a rating of 2.2 stars from 5 ratings.

### Is Photo Backup Stick Universal free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. The functionality is tied to the Photo Backup Stick Universal USB drive.

### When was Photo Backup Stick Universal last updated?

The latest version, 3.3, was last updated on October 13, 2025.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2025-10-13

This version includes compatibility improvements for iOS 18 and newer, fixes UI bugs, and updates internal logic to ensure correct operation on the latest OS versions.

### 3.1 — 2022-12-11

Thanks for choosing Photo Backup Stick!
This version contains changes for correct operation of the stick with iOS 16.

### 3.0 — 2022-08-17

Thanks for choosing Photo Backup Stick!

This version has the following changes:
- Added new logic to avoid duplicates in the backup
- UI changes for the content selection procedure to make it easier
- Increased the speed of the backup process
- Improved the app stability and user experience
- Minor bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2022-05-19

Thanks for choosing Photo Backup Stick!
 
This version has the following changes:
- Added support for Photo Backup Sticks drives to work with the Files app
- Added the ability to listen to music during backups
- Increased the speed of the backup process
- Improved the app stability and user experience

### 1.8 — 2021-03-19

Thanks for choosing Photo Backup Stick!
The version has changes which improve the app stability and user experience.

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