# Pogoplug

> Automatic phone backup and content transfer service. (iPhone/iPad app by Cloud Engines, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pogoplug/id306217576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cloud Engines, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306217579)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.68/5 from 193 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2009-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pogoplug/id306217576/reviews.md

## What is Pogoplug?

Protect what's important.  Pogoplug automatically backs up all of your photos, videos and contacts and lets you recover everything if your phone is lost or broken. 

* Photos and videos are protected the second you take them
* Restore all your photos, videos and contacts onto your new phone with a few clicks
* Easily move content from one phone to another, or from your phone to your tablet or computer

Press 

"Pogoplug is a terrifically simple way to back up files and make them accessible from afar or on the go.”

“Pogoplug's plan is unique in that no other service offers so much space for so little without some sort of limitation.”

"Amid all the online storage providers offering tiered pricing, Pogoplug Cloud has a different approach: Sky’s the limit."

Your subscription options: 

Free trial
Unlimited phone backup: $4.99/month or $49.99/year 
Your subscription will automatically renew each month/year and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings.

## Key features

- Automatic photo and video backup
- Contact backup and restore
- Cross-device content transfer
- Phone to tablet/computer transfer
- Easy phone replacement restore

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pogoplug/id306217576/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No longer a viable company or App

*2018-02-15, version 5.5.14*

I have not been able to use this app for over a year. Can’t even log on their web interface anymore. They do even respond to email support. Thank God I never stored anything on their cloud. I only used their app and website to log on to my Seagate network drive to remotely access my files and share files with friends. I’m surprised they have a website up just to scam people.

### 1/5 — Unreliable

*2017-12-11, version 5.5.14*

I have used for several years. At first it was great. But-  the past year or so it has become VERY unreliable. At times doesn't recognize my drive, slow to retrieve files, and recently the logon failed. UPDATE-Dec 2017. Cannot access my files. I have a Pogoplug device with storage attached. Support keeps referring me to their help data base. I have had these issues before-it’s on their end. I pay for this service. Going to cancel and find a more reliable service.

### 1/5 — Not really working ;(  scam. Don’t use

*2017-11-20, version 5.5.14*

UPDATE*****
I bought a physical hardware device back in about 2009 then bought a Lifetime Unlimited Cloud storage plan. I’ve had troubles ever since PogoPlug switched to software/Cloud based storage. Only small pieces of my data is there. The company keeps telling me I need to subscribe even though I bought a lifetime unlimited plan. Cost a lot too. Can’t access my pics. 3/4 of my stuff isn’t showing up. I can only log in occasionally. I can’t recommend this company, nor this app. I think it’s a scam. Don’t use it. You’ll be sorry like I am 
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Original post
I was hoping the reviews were wrong however they seem to be right. The app doesnt seem to work very well and when it does, it is VERY slow. I have my Pogoplug box hard wired to a T1 connection. I am trying to view small Jpegs but it either takes forever to display or I get a connection error. I have tried viewing on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 1 & 2 also on my Pc and MacBook pro.  Not a lot of luck. Great idea tho. I hope the developers fix all this soon. It would be a great device. Also none of the people I have shared files, pics, or movies with have been able to view ANY of the files. Sad. Please fix and I'll change my rating. Only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 1 is a few times I did get it to work and it was great, slow still, but great. A Lot of potential!!! But not there yet

### 1/5 — Pogoplug access stopped working

*2017-03-03, version 5.5.14*

I have Pogoplug 4s that I have been using for years to back up our iPhone photos. Other than the irritating occasional Pogoplug service interruptions (or worn out USB hard drives) the devices have worked very well. A couple of days ago I have been unable to access content through any of the three Pogoplug 4 devices.

### 2/5 — Works sometimes.

*2017-03-02, version 5.5.14*

User since around 2013.

Used to work. Agree with many other comments that reliability and functionality has actually declined over the years. 

Just removed the "free" cloud storage. Okay. Fine. 

However, I bought a PogoPlug unit and expect that to work as it was described. Sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. File access is slow and unreliable. Currently locked out because the software isn't recognizing my password. Frustrating.

### 1/5 — Pogoplug is dead, avoid at all costs

*2017-01-19, version 5.5.14*

Pogoplug (at least all of their current consumer services) is 100% dead. Fortunately, I was a user of one of their devices, and not a cloud user. My device became a useless brick.

Cloud users, who paid for storage with them, lost everything they had in the Pogoplug cloud if they didn't get it downloaded quickly enough when they announced their complete shutdown as a surprise in late 2016.

Stay far away from Pogoplug for all your cloud and or local storage needs. It is either a worthless, unreliable, incompetent company, or a completely defunct company that just hasn't announced it's going under yet. Or both.

### 5/5 — It's back up and looks good as of Jan 12, 2017

*2017-01-13, version 5.5.14*

I really like pogoplug for iphone, iPad to backup photos to your own drives ( personal cloud).

For Windows and Mac users, the backups are real time, background, and user defined. I have some directories that I always want to have backed up, all the time, and this is the ONLY program I've found that does it.

I thought Cloud Engines was shutting down in December 2016, and was very disappointed. I'm glad their system is back. 

Support Cloud Engines, or whoever is maintaining the Pogoplug service!!

Great program.

### 2/5 — NO PICTURES

*2017-01-08, version 5.5.14*

I can't seem to find any of my
pictures via remote with my iPhone 7 plus. I have reloaded the software and app, still no photos found. Hopefully an update can be ran to fix. I have been using since about 2013 and it worked well not sure what happened this time

### 1/5 — Broken Again!!!!!

*2017-01-04, version 5.5.14*

The current version is completely broken with no remote access. It looks like they are forcing me to a subscription but cannot tell for sure. Bottom line is you cannot trust that you will have access to your files. Also if there was any history of reliability it might be different but there has not been one. Argh....

### 1/5 — Pass

*2017-01-01, version 5.5.14*

Service has declined terrible over the years. I have a pogo plug V.4 and it won't even recognize my 1tb HDD anymore. It's been running fine for years and then it just stopped. I plug my HDD into my Mac and it sees the drive just fine and my files are still there but as soon as I plug back into pogo it doesn't see anything. Terrible.

## Frequently asked questions about Pogoplug

### What does Pogoplug do?

Pogoplug automatically backs up your photos, videos, and contacts. It allows you to recover all your data if your phone is lost or broken and makes it easy to move content between your phone, tablet, and computer.

### What are the key features of Pogoplug?

Key features include automatic backup of photos and videos the moment they are taken, the ability to restore all your media and contacts to a new phone with a few clicks, and easy content transfer between various devices.

### How much does Pogoplug cost?

Pogoplug offers unlimited phone backup for $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. A free trial is also available. Subscriptions automatically renew but can be turned off in iTunes account settings.

### What devices is Pogoplug compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile phones and allows content transfer to tablets and computers. Specific operating system compatibility is not detailed but implied to be for smartphones.

### What are common use cases for Pogoplug?

Common use cases include ensuring your photos and videos are safe from accidental deletion or device loss, easily setting up a new phone with all your important data, and moving files from your phone to your computer for safekeeping or editing.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 5.5.14 — 2015-10-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

bug fixes

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## More apps by Cloud Engines, Inc.

- [Pogoplug Cast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pogoplug-cast/id1032544450)

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