Watermelon Backup

Watermelon Backup

Photo & Video Backup

14 ratings
30 reviews
Free
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Released
April 21, 2026
Updated
November 2, 2026

Features

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Easily back up your iPhone photos and videos to various network and cloud destinations, or directly to computers and external drives. Offers a 'Drop Mode' for quick file transfers and allows browsing and managing your media library.

✓Backup to computer via local network
✓Direct backup to external drives
✓Drop Mode for quick file transfers
✓Support for SMB, WebDAV, SFTP, S3, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive
✓Browse and manage media library
✓Background auto-backup (Pro)
✓Picture-in-Picture progress (Pro)
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What's New in Watermelon Backup

1.12.2

November 2, 2026

- Improved error messages for storage connections. Connection failures now show clearer explanations. You can also view and copy Error Details when adding or editing storage destinations to help troubleshoot and report issues.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Watermelon Pro (1 Month)

Watermelon Pro (1 Month)

$0.991 Month
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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 is Watermelon Backup?

Watermelon Backup is an app designed to help you back up your iPhone photos and videos to various destinations like computers on your local network, external drives, and cloud services. It also features a 'Drop Mode' for direct file transfers.

How does Watermelon Backup work with computers?

You can back up to a computer on the same local network by opening link.watermelonbackup.com in a web browser on your computer, choosing a folder, and scanning a QR code with the app. External drives connected to your iPhone can also be used for direct backups.

What cloud services does Watermelon Backup support?

Watermelon Backup supports backup to OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. For OneDrive, it uses personal accounts and stores backups in a specific app folder. Dropbox backups are also placed in a designated app folder, and Google Drive requires you to provide your own OAuth client ID.

Can I back up my entire photo library with Watermelon Backup?

Yes, the app allows you to back up your full iPhone library. You can browse your entire library or selected albums, and then choose items to back up, restore, share, or delete.

Does Watermelon Backup deduplicate photos?

No, Watermelon Backup does not deduplicate photos. Sending an item multiple times will result in multiple copies being stored at the destination.

What are the limitations for free users?

Free users of Watermelon Backup can send up to 3 items at a time. For unlimited transfers and advanced features like background auto-backup, users can upgrade to the Pro version.

What is 'Drop Mode' in Watermelon Backup?

Drop Mode allows you to send selected photos, videos, and files directly to a computer or storage destination's Inbox without creating backup records. You can choose to send original or edited versions, and Photos app remains unchanged.

Is Watermelon Backup available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Watermelon Backup is designed for iPhones and iPads, as indicated by its support for these devices. Information regarding Android availability is not present.