Comparison

MoveData vs Borg Backup Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MoveData

Easily transfer photos, videos, and files between a microSD card and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using a compatible card reader. This app also allows for backing up and restoring your contacts without needing a cable or internet connection.

Highlights
  • MicroSD to iPhone/iPad file transfer
  • iPhone/iPad to MicroSD file transfer
  • Contact backup and restore
  • No cable or internet required
  • Supports images, videos, and files
Features
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If you own a MoveData card reader from Hama, use this APP for an easy data transfer between a microSD card inserted into the card reader and your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Just connect the Lightning connector of the card reader to your terminal device and open the MoveData APP. Therefore, you have the possibility to transfer images, videos or files easy, fast and safe between your Apple Lightning device and a microSD card or vice versa. All this without cable or internet connection. Furthermore, MoveData provides the opportunity to backup and restore your contacts.

About

Borg Backup Explorer

Features
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Borg Backup Explorer brings the power of Borg Backup (https://www.borgbackup.org) to your mobile device, enabling you to access your backups effortlessly. With this app, you can explore archives, browse folders, and download specific files directly from your Borg Backup repository. Once downloaded, files can be seamlessly shared or processed using your device's native functionality. Key Features: - Secure Repository Access: Connect to your Borg repository via SSH using a private key and repository password. - Multi-Repository Support: Easily manage multiple Borg repositories in one place. - Fast Browsing: Enjoy quick navigation through archives and files, even in large repositories. - File Downloads: Select and download specific files from your backups as needed. - File Management: Process downloaded files, share them effortlessly, or clear cached downloads to save space. Experience a smooth, efficient way to access your Borg Backup repositories on the go! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.insoso.at/borg-backup-explorer.html

Screenshots

MoveData4 screens
Borg Backup Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoveData at none against Borg Backup Explorer's 3. MoveData also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.2). Borg Backup Explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Borg Backup Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MoveData asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoveData ships an update every 3 months, Borg Backup Explorer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MoveData versus Borg Backup Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoveDataBorg Backup Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHama GmbH & Co KGinsoso GmbH

In-app purchases

None

MoveData

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Borg Backup Explorer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Account$3.991 Month
  • Pro Account$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Account$3.99

Questions

Is MoveData free?
MoveData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Borg Backup Explorer free?
Borg Backup Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MoveData or Borg Backup Explorer have ads?
Neither MoveData nor Borg Backup Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoveData or Borg Backup Explorer?
MoveData ships an update every 3 months, and Borg Backup Explorer every 11 days. Most recently, MoveData was updated on October 12, 2026 and Borg Backup Explorer on October 3, 2026.

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