# ThePhotoStick Mobile NEW > USB device app for backing up and restoring iPhone/iPad media files. (iPhone/iPad app by Prairie It, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thephotostick-mobile-new/id1518878065 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Prairie It, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273607371) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 1.72/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-08-31 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thephotostick-mobile-new/id1518878065/reviews.md ## What is ThePhotoStick Mobile NEW? Works on iPhones and iPads running iOS 13.0 and later. For use with the ThePhotoStick Mobile USB device ONLY. Never run out of space again on your iPhone or iPad with ThePhotoStick Mobile USB. Easily back up images, videos, and music files and free up space on your phone. Easy To Use. Simply download the app, plug in the stick and follow the simple directions to connect ThePhotoStick Mobile to your app. Easily transfer the files from ThePhotoStick Mobile to your computer (Mac or PC) by simply plugging the device into any open USB slot. You can also restore the backed up photos and videos to your device. Simply plug in ThePhotoStick Mobile to your phone and click the "Restore" button. ## Key features - Back up photos - Back up videos - Back up music - Free up phone space - Transfer files to computer - Restore files to device ## Recent user reviews (10 of 43) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thephotostick-mobile-new/id1518878065/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Does NOT work! *2026-02-15* This app is worthless. I’ve attempted several times to get it to work to no avail. I do not recommend buying it. Even their CONTACT US tab at the bottom of this download page does not work and that should tell you something. They don’t have a phone number either! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2025-07-31* When I open the package, I could automatically see how cheap it is made. Went ahead and downloaded the app and when I plug it in, it does not even recognize this memory stick plugged into my phone. Do not waste your time or money. Wish I had seen these reviews before I have bought them and stick. ### 1/5 — Won’t connect *2024-12-02* Won’t acknowledge it’s plugged into my phone… useless ### 1/5 — SCAM! Do NOT BUY!!!! *2024-05-03, version 4.3* If you have already purchased this, send it back right now and save yourself the trouble and money. This thing is USELESS! I ordered 2 sticks (my second mistake). My first was not realizing that the positive reviews I read on the internet were probably paid for by the company. AFTER I received the devices I came here to download the app and that’s when I saw the bad reviews. I’m a tech savvy person. Couldn’t get my iphone to recognize the device. Got support and was able to get help for that and my pics did download. However, they advertise that they are all neatly organized for you in folders by dates—I guess? Well they are not. As a matter of fact they are not in any order so I have pics from 2017 next to something from 2022 and then the next one will be from some random year. So for instance, all the Christmas pics from one year are scattered throughout. I called tech. They said to download to my iPad for them to be organized. Ummm, I still would need to organize them myself!! I have over 6000 pics!!! That’s why I ordered this thing. This was supposed to do that for me. I spoke to tech again (by email because you can’t TALK to a person) and they are just not helpful. Repeat the same instructions that are not working. After trying tirelessly to work with it I finally emailed asking for a refund and they said since my 30 days were up the next day they would not receive it in enough time. I appealed that and they said they’d talk to a manager and get back to me in 24 hrs. A WEEK later I’d heard nothing—emailed back and they said they needed my order # which was in the original email. Suffice it to say I have not heard back. I have 2 useless devices and am out $120. So mad at myself for trusting this and getting scammed. Save yourself the trouble and send it back now before you open it. ### 1/5 — Do not buy this product *2023-11-28* As everyone here has stated, it does not work. Does not load when plugged into phone and is utterly useless. Amazing how a company can continue to operate selling products that don’t work. ### 1/5 — Awful so far! *2023-08-17* Can’t get it to configure on my mobile iPhone. Still trying to figure it out ### 1/5 — Save your money *2023-07-12* Complete piece of junk. ### 5/5 — Perfect operation *2023-06-20* Received my Stick today and had almost 1,000 photos and videos backed up from my iPhone in less than ten minutes. Not sure why other folks experienced problems but mine worked flawlessly. User error perhaps in others experience? ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2023-06-10* This device will not even plug into my phone. There’s a little hard plastic loop next to the plug in that keeps me from inserting all the way. Can’t even use it! Premise is good, but they really need to test their product before sending out to the unsuspecting public. JUNK!!! ### 1/5 — Horrible *2023-06-02* Purchased this to backup photos on my Iphone 12. I down loaded the app and my phone will not recognize the device. I consider myself pretty tech savvy. This is a total waste of money. I will purchase a single thing from them again. If I could give negative 5 stars I would. Pure waste of money. ## Frequently asked questions about ThePhotoStick Mobile NEW ### What does ThePhotoStick Mobile app do? The app is designed to work with the companion ThePhotoStick Mobile USB device to back up photos, videos, and music from your iPhone or iPad. It helps you free up space on your device and allows you to transfer these files to a computer or restore them back to your device. ### How do I use ThePhotoStick Mobile app? First, download the app to your iPhone or iPad. Then, plug the ThePhotoStick Mobile USB device into your phone and follow the on-screen instructions within the app to connect the device and begin backing up or restoring your files. ### Is ThePhotoStick Mobile app free to use? Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires the purchase of the separate ThePhotoStick Mobile USB device to function for backing up and transferring your media files. ### What devices is ThePhotoStick Mobile app compatible with? This app is compatible with iPhones and iPads running iOS version 13.0 and later. It is designed to work exclusively with the ThePhotoStick Mobile USB device. ### Can I transfer files from the USB stick to my computer? Yes, you can easily transfer your backed-up files from the ThePhotoStick Mobile USB device to your computer, whether it's a Mac or a PC. Simply plug the USB device into any available USB slot on your computer. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 4.3 — 2022-09-15 Added support for iOS 16. Fixed TPS Omni drive detection issues. Other minor updates and fixes. ### 4.2 — 2021-12-30 Add functionality to save Music files. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*