Watermelon Backup

Watermelon Backup

Photo & Video Backup

10 ratings
22 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 21, 2026
  • July 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

1.6.1

July 15, 2026

- Fixed an issue that could cause uploads to fail when backing up to directly connected external storage. - Improved compatibility with WebDAV servers for more reliable backups. - Reduced the app’s installation size.

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In-App Purchases

$7.99

Watermelon Pro

Unlock Unlimited Destination&Background Upload&PIP

User reviews

可以按相册备份挺好的

有些照片要保存在手机里面

希望能按相册的添加时间修改元数据,不然没有元数据的图片视频到NAS都排序乱了

下载过很多软件,都没有这个功能,希望作者大大要是能开发,开发一下这个功能!!!

希望增加功能

本地同步到外接硬盘后,本地删除一张照片,执行同步,希望外接硬盘也同步删除一张照片

很 nb 的 App,但是还有一些 bug 需要修复一下

有时候备份会少图片

Response from developer

相同hash的图片,只会备份一张

请问

请问可否直接全部备份到一个文件夹,不用分日期文件夹里

Response from developer

暂时不支持

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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.