Comparison

iLink Backup vs MyCloudVIP

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

Head to head
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.

About

MyCloudVIP

Access, organize, and share all your files from any device with this universal cloud storage solution. It offers an innovative approach to file management using searchable Collections, ensuring your data is secure and easily retrievable from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Universal cloud storage
  • Cross-device file access
  • Innovative Collections organization
  • Secure file storage
  • File sharing and editing
  • Bundled productivity apps
Features
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MyCloudVIP is proud the present, our global cloud storage app. As a VIP user you will be able to upload, store and organize all your files from all your devices. You are no longer tied to a single type of device, here at MyCloudVIP, we got you covered. From mobile phones to tablets and from laptops to desktop computers, you will be able to stream, view, share and edit ALL your files with a tap of a button. You can access Videos, Photos, Music, Voice Recordings, Video Messages and Documents of ALL types from any location in the world. No more confusing folders and subfolders which is the most frustrating way of misplacing your valuable data. We created an innovative approach of handling your files in Collections which are searchable at anytime as well as any filename you may have stored under your private and personal account. No more storing or syncing your files on your computer instead of having them securely stored and accessible from the cloud at any time. We offer plans which are very affordable under a subscription basis, monthly or with a higher discount on our VIP anual plans. Create your FREE account today and get a full week to enjoy our service with no payment required during the trial period. We can't wait to show you ALL that is available for you. Each storage plans offers additional bundled apps to increase your productivity even more! Image editors, audio recordings, spreadsheets, presentation and text editor ALL safely accesible from the Cloud. Welcome to the Cloud, MyCloudVIP Chicago, IL USA

Screenshots

iLink Backup4 screens
MyCloudVIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iLink Backup at every 2 months against MyCloudVIP's every 23 months. iLink Backup also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLink Backup ships an update every 2 months, MyCloudVIP every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLink Backup versus MyCloudVIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLink BackupMyCloudVIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunprotected Technology CorpMyCloudVIP Corporation

Customer experience

iLink Backup

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

MyCloudVIP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iLink Backup

No in-app purchases

None

MyCloudVIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLink Backup free?
iLink Backup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyCloudVIP free?
MyCloudVIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLink Backup or MyCloudVIP have ads?
Neither iLink Backup nor MyCloudVIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLink Backup or MyCloudVIP?
iLink Backup ships an update every 2 months, and MyCloudVIP every 23 months. Most recently, iLink Backup was updated on October 10, 2026 and MyCloudVIP on October 12, 2026.

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