VaultDrive: USB Photo Backup

VaultDrive: USB Photo Backup

Videos & files to external SSD

5 ratings
4 reviews
Free
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Released
May 28, 2026
Updated
November 5, 2026
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This app lets you back up photos, videos, and files directly to a USB drive, SSD, or SD card without using the cloud. It preserves original quality and offers flexible backup options, keeping your memories on a drive you own.

✓Direct backup to USB drive
✓Original quality preservation
✓Incremental backups
✓Skip existing files
✓Organized backup history
✓App Lock with Face ID/Touch ID
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What's New in VaultDrive

8.0

November 5, 2026

• VaultDrive now speaks your language: the app is available in 73 languages. • Choose photos: back up just the photos and videos you pick in Backup Options, or whole albums as before. Your picks apply to that backup only. • Save for future backups: keep your usual choices, or change them any time in Settings > Backup defaults. • Every backup now shows the choices it used, while it runs, when it finishes and in History. • The summary and History list the files that were already on the drive or weren't backed up, with search. • Backup reminders: if it's been a while since your last backup, VaultDrive reminds you. You can turn them off in Settings. • Allowed only selected photos? VaultDrive tells you before you start, and Choose photos offers Select More Photos. • Share VaultDrive with a friend from Home. • Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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$19.99

VaultDrive: USB Backup

Back up photos, videos, files - directly to a USB drive

User reviews

Fabulous Backup Solution

VaultDrive is a terrific app. It lets you backup everything on your iPhone to a connected USB drive, Flash drive, or SSD drive.

You can make multiple full backups or incremental backups for all your iPhone images and files. Then, if you want, you can copy them to your computer and store them there.

The best part of the backup is that it retains the same file structure that’s on your iPhone, so your photo albums, keep their names and metadata.

Even if you regularly back up your iPhone to your computer or to iCloud, you don’t have access to the individual photos and documents on your iPhone. In the event of a disaster with your iPhone, corruption, stolen, or damaged, you will have all of your data stored elsewhere.

VaultDrive is super easy to use, with just the settings you need. I love this app. One click and I have peace of mind that all my iPhone data is safely stored and archived elsewhe
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Makes my phone use for better and longer terms

I really like this app, very useful and ease to use to back up
lot of my phone pics to other portable usb drive, helps to make room for more productive apps and time to pro it up for quicker transfer of more pictures and video.

Painfully slow and hit or miss, website says free, yet the important features require a pro purchase

**update 7/12/26** with the newest release, I’ve finally been able to complete a backup locally to my x9 pro. Hopefully things continue to improve as the app is updated.

**Original review**
I’ve only been using this app for a few hours and so far it’s been unsuccessful at completing a backup. Paired my Crucial X9 Pro 2TB SSD and my iPhone 15Pro, currently encrypted backup is not supported but it is in progress. I’ve tried exFat, apfs, and so far neither will successfully finish a backup. Once it begins, it fails photo after photo everytime.
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Response from developer

Thank you for updating this — and for sticking with it. Sorry your first backups kept failing on your X9 Pro. That iCloud-optimized storage issue was real: if originals lived in iCloud, VaultDrive only saw previews. v5.0 added download-from-iCloud-first, and v7.0 added resume + incremental + per-file error report, so a drop doesn't kill the whole backup. Glad to hear the latest release finally completed your backup locally. On pricing — VaultDrive is free to try, Pro is a one-time unlock for unlimited + incremental backups, no subscription. We hear you that wasn't clear enough, and we're making that clearer in the listing. If v7.0 is working well for you, consider updating your rating when you get a chance. Either way, thank you for the detailed feedback — it helped us fix this.

Excellent, I was able to backup 30GB of my local media to my USB drive in under 15 minutes

It’s very nice app , I was able to backup photos videos files and documents which are stored in my iPhone with just simple two clicks and it took under 15 minutes, I have used sandisk usb drive which better read write speeds

Also, I was able to backup media and files which are in iCloud and directly to my USB drive , this iCloud download option is one of the best option I have ever tried .
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FAQ

How does VaultDrive work?

VaultDrive allows you to back up your photos, videos, and files directly from your iPhone to a connected USB flash drive, SSD, or SD card. It copies your originals in full quality without using the cloud.

Is VaultDrive free to use?

VaultDrive is free to try with basic backup features. To unlock unlimited backups, incremental backups, and the ability to skip files already on your drive, a one-time Pro upgrade is available.

What devices does VaultDrive support?

VaultDrive works with iPhone 15 and later models over USB-C. For earlier iPhones, it can be used with a Lightning to USB adapter. It is available on iPhone.

Does VaultDrive compress my files?

No, VaultDrive backs up your originals in full quality. Files are copied as they are and are never compressed, ensuring your memories are preserved exactly as you captured them.

Can I resume a backup if it's interrupted?

Yes, VaultDrive allows you to resume backups anytime. If the drive is unplugged or the backup is interrupted, you can pick up where you left off without losing progress.

How is my data kept private with VaultDrive?

VaultDrive is designed for privacy. Your photos and files are never uploaded to any cloud or server. No account or sign-up is needed, and backups can be performed without an internet connection.

What file systems are recommended for the external drive?

It is recommended to format your drive as exFAT. This format is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers and can store files larger than 4 GB, ensuring broad usability.

How often is VaultDrive updated?

VaultDrive was last updated on November 5, 2026, with version 8.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.