iXflash Cube vs PhotoBackup External
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iXflash Cube
This app facilitates automatic backup of photos and videos from your Apple devices to a connected storage accessory. It allows you to view and restore content from the accessory, and also access files stored within the app itself, even without the accessory connected. The device charges while backing up.
- Automatic backup initiation
- Simultaneous device charging
- One-touch photo/video backup
- View stored content
- Restore content to device
- Access app-stored content offline
Read full descriptionHide full description
The iXflash Cube app works with PIODATA's MFi certified iXflash Cube (Type A and Type C) backup device, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad) utilizing the lightning or USB-C port. The iXflash Cube App provides the following useful functions when connects to iXflash Cube device: A) As soon as the iDevice connects to the iXflash Cube device, the backup process will be initiated automatically, no further action is needed by the user. In addition, the iDevice will be charged at the same time. B) One Touch Backup: Back up all videos and photos stored on iDevice C) View all content stored on the iXflash Cube D) Restore all videos and photos stored on the iXflash Cube onto your iDevice(s) E) View all content stored on the iXflash Cube APP, stored on your iDevice (Does not require connections to iXflash Cube device.
PhotoBackup External
Easily back up your iPhone and iPad photos directly to a USB drive. Secure your memories offline and free up device storage without needing iCloud or a computer. Enjoy full control over your photo library with a simple and reliable solution.
- Direct backup to external USB drives
- No iCloud or computer required
- Fast and reliable photo export
- Clear progress tracking
- Smart space verification before backup
- Ideal for large photo libraries
Read full descriptionHide full description
PhotoBackup External makes it incredibly easy to back up all your iPhone and iPad photos directly to an external USB drive — no iCloud, no computer, no subscriptions. Whether you want to free up space, secure your memories offline, or create a full archive of your photo library, PhotoBackup External gives you full control over your data. Why users love PhotoBackup External • Direct backup to external drives Connect any compatible USB-C or Lightning external drive and export your entire photo library in just a few taps. • No iCloud required Keep your photos offline, private, and fully under your control. • Fast and reliable export The app scans your library, calculates required space, and safely copies your photos without interruptions. • Clear progress tracking See exactly how many files have been exported and how much time remains. • Smart space check PhotoBackup External verifies available space on the drive before starting the backup, preventing failed transfers. • Perfect for large libraries Ideal for users with tens of thousands of photos who need a simple and dependable solution. Built for privacy Your photos never leave your device. The app performs backup locally and does not upload data anywhere. Simple. Safe. Offline. Free up storage, protect your memories, and keep full ownership of your photo library — all with a single app.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoBackup External at 80% against iXflash Cube's 50%. PhotoBackup External also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). iXflash Cube's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PhotoBackup External holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iXflash Cube's written reviews are positive against 80% of PhotoBackup External's.
iXflash Cube ships an update every 3 weeks, PhotoBackup External weekly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | iXflash Cube | PhotoBackup External |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (34 ratings) | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 183 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vinpower Inc | Fastask OU |
Customer experience
iXflash Cube
PhotoBackup External
In-app purchases
iXflash Cube
No in-app purchases
PhotoBackup External
No in-app purchases









