Comparison

i.x R2 vs iLink Backup

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

Head to head

Instant Message

About

i.x R2

Features

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R2 app provides end-to-end encryption for the following features: - secure call - secure text message, voice message, photo / PDF document transfer - secure photo / PDF document storage - web portal to upload photos / PDF documents from PC - 2nd factor authentication - secure multi-parties call R2 app needs to work with R2 key or R9 keyserver, where R2 key embeds EAL 5+ secure element and provides the state-of-art mobile security. For more information about R2 key, please visit https://www.ix-security.com.

About

iLink Backup

Automate backups of your iPhone or iPad data to a USB flash drive or Micro SD card while charging. This app works with any USB charging adapter and supports backing up photos and videos from social media platforms.

Highlights

Automatic backup during charging
Supports USB flash drives and Micro SD cards
Works with any USB charging adapter
Backup photos and videos from Facebook/Instagram
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod

Features

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App is designed to work with iLink Backup product for iPhone & iPad. Select your desired storage and plug iLink Backup into power adapter, auto backup will be started automatically. Your existing USB flash drive or Micro SD card can be used for iOS devices via iLink Backup now. Auto backup while charging ．Works with any USB charging Adapter and Lightning to USB cable ．Auto backup data from iOS devices to USB flash drive or Micro SD card ．Regular USB flash drive or Micro SD card are compatible. ．Backup photos and videos from Facebook/Instagram.

Screenshots

i.x R24 screens

iLink Backup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iLink Backup at 11.0 against i.x R2's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i.x R2 ships an update every 5 weeks, iLink Backup every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

i.x R2 versus iLink Backup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	i.x R2	iLink Backup
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	25.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	13.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	137 MB	28 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Fiziico Co. Ltd.	Sunprotected Technology Corp

In-app purchases

None

i.x R2

No in-app purchases

None

iLink Backup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i.x R2 free?

i.x R2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is iLink Backup free?

iLink Backup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do i.x R2 or iLink Backup have ads?

Neither i.x R2 nor iLink Backup shows ads.

Which is updated more often, i.x R2 or iLink Backup?

i.x R2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and iLink Backup every 2 months. Most recently, i.x R2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and iLink Backup on October 10, 2026.