Watermelon Backup

Watermelon Backup

Photo & Video Backup

13 ratings
30 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 21, 2026
  • September 15, 2026

Features

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Securely back up your iPhone photo library to your own storage, not a third-party cloud. Organize and manage your photos by month, with options to back up, download, or sync. It intelligently avoids unnecessary transfers and can access iCloud Photos when needed.

✓Backup iPhone photos to personal storage
✓Supports NAS, SFTP, S3, WebDAV, SMB
✓Organize backups by month
✓Intelligent transfer to avoid duplicates
✓Pause and resume backup tasks
✓Restore photos and videos from backup
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What's New in Watermelon Backup

1.10.1

September 15, 2026

- Added backup via Shortcuts. On iOS 27, Perform Backup lets you choose a node, time range, and data source, including one or more Specific Albums. Free users can try it 5 times; Pro includes unlimited runs. - Expanded the default data source options. In Settings, choose All Photos and Videos, Photos Only, Videos Only, or Specific Albums for Backup and Drop Mode to use the next time you launch the app.

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In-App Purchases

$7.99

Watermelon Pro

Unlock Unlimited Destination&Background Upload&PIP

Events

Read more about Backup with Shortcuts is here

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Back up photos & videos via Shortcuts on iOS 27

Sep 16, 2026 — Sep 29, 2026

User reviews

超级方便的备份工具

解决了iPhone自带接口传输速率不足的问题

强烈推荐

目前最好用的手机端同步照片app,不管是live图还是raw,同步后的数据都能得到完美保留,同步回手机后能继续编辑。另外开发者也非常厉害,有问题反馈时都能得到快速修复!非常推荐!

备份很方便

开通云盘的webdav模式,非常方便。自动备份情况下,插上电WiFi模式就可以自动备份了,也不用担心走流量

好用

好用

Backup your pictures to NAS

Nice app that I use to backup my iPhone pictures to my NAS. Works quick and easy.

I had some trouble at the first set up while detecting the NAS but after about 30 minutes it showed up and the rest was a breeze.

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FAQ

What storage options does Watermelon Backup support?

Watermelon Backup supports a wide range of user-controlled storage solutions including NAS devices, self-hosted servers, S3-compatible storage, WebDAV, SFTP, SMB, and external drives.

How does Watermelon Backup manage large photo libraries?

The app uses a local index and remote manifests to avoid re-uploading or re-downloading content that already exists. Tasks can also be paused and resumed, making larger libraries more manageable.

Can Watermelon Backup access photos stored in iCloud?

Yes, if your originals are stored in iCloud Photos, Watermelon Backup can access them when necessary to complete a backup. This ensures all your photos are included in your personal backup.

How does Watermelon Backup organize backups?

Watermelon Backup displays your local library and remote storage side by side, organized by month. This makes it easy to see what has been backed up, what is missing, and what you might want to restore.

Is Watermelon Backup free to use?

Watermelon Backup is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available for enhanced features or functionality.

What devices is Watermelon Backup compatible with?

Watermelon Backup is available for iPhone and iPad devices, running on iOS.

How often is Watermelon Backup updated?

The latest version of Watermelon Backup is 1.5.5, last updated on June 29, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

What is the age rating for Watermelon Backup?

Watermelon Backup has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.