Comparison

Desk Adjust vs Parachute Backup Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Desk Adjust

Features
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Bluetooth table control tools.

About

Parachute Backup Mobile

This app provides a secure backup solution for your iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive content. It allows you to transfer your photos, videos, and documents to various storage options you control, ensuring you retain full ownership and access to your data.

Highlights
  • Backup iCloud Photos and Drive
  • Multiple storage destinations (external drives, cloud services, NAS)
  • Preserve original quality and edits
  • Automated backups via Shortcuts and Schedules
  • Privacy-first design with no data sent to app servers
  • Supports Live Photos, RAW, and slow motion
Features
Currently charting
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Parachute is your backup companion for iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive. It backs up your memories — photos, videos, and documents — to storage you control, whether that’s an external drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, S3 Buckets, network drives/NAS, external hard drives and more. With Parachute, you get peace of mind and full ownership of your data, free from lock-in. Your Data, Your Way • Back up your entire iCloud Photos library (including Shared Albums) and folders from iCloud Drive. • Preserve originals in full resolution, all adjustment data, and the current edited versions. • Works with USB drives, NAS/SMB/SFTP mounts, Google Drive, S3 Buckets, OneDrive, external hard drives and more Key Features • Backups can be triggered from the main screen to any of your backup destinations • Automate backups with Shortcuts integration and Schedules • Privacy-first: transfers handled via Apple’s Files extensions — your credentials never touch our app. • Supports full-quality media: Live Photos + videos, RAW images, bursts, edits, and slow motion. Why It Matters • iCloud sync ≠ backup — deletions, expired storage, or sync errors can mean permanent loss. • Parachute safeguards your digital life from accidents and disasters. • Your files are stored in normal folders you can browse and restore from directly — no special tools needed. One time purchase. No Lock-In. • One-time purchase unlocks all backup functionality — no recurring fees. • Your data stays in your storage, not ours. • No accounts, no telemetry, no background bloat. FAQ Highlights Q: Does Parachute ever delete files from iCloud? A: Never. It’s strictly read-only. Q: Can I restore without Parachute? A: Yes. Backups are just normal folders — copy them back with Finder anytime. Q: What if a file is corrupted in iCloud? A: Parachute flags any unexportable items so you know exactly what couldn’t be saved. Q: Can it back up non-iCloud folders? A: Yes. Add any folder via the iOS/iPadOS file picker By downloading Parachute Backup, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy (https://parachuteapps.com/privacy).

Screenshots

Desk Adjust4 screens
Parachute Backup Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Desk Adjust at Free against Parachute Backup Mobile's $9.99. Desk Adjust also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). Parachute Backup Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 39 months) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On 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

Desk Adjust is free to download; Parachute Backup Mobile costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desk Adjust ships an update every 39 months, Parachute Backup Mobile every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Desk Adjust versus Parachute Backup Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesk AdjustParachute Backup Mobile
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—4.6 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—73.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#155 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer乔乔 张Leitmotif GmbH

Bugs and requests

Desk Adjust

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Parachute Backup Mobile

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Doesn't work

Requested features

1 request
  • Support for Proton Drive

In-app purchases

None

Desk Adjust

No in-app purchases

None

Parachute Backup Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desk Adjust free?
Desk Adjust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parachute Backup Mobile free?
Parachute Backup Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Desk Adjust or Parachute Backup Mobile have ads?
Neither Desk Adjust nor Parachute Backup Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desk Adjust or Parachute Backup Mobile?
Desk Adjust ships an update every 39 months, and Parachute Backup Mobile every 8 days. Most recently, Desk Adjust was updated on October 25, 2026 and Parachute Backup Mobile on October 28, 2026.

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