Comparison

TST vs VaultDrive

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

Head to head
About

TST

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一款智能簡約版HR app,方便於企業內部管理。

About

VaultDrive

Securely back up photos, videos, and files directly to a USB drive without needing cloud storage. Create private, offline backups you control, freeing up phone space and protecting your memories.

Highlights
  • Backup photos, videos, and files to USB
  • No cloud upload required
  • Private offline backups
  • Download iCloud originals before backup
  • Review selection before copying
  • Track backup progress
  • Resume interrupted backups
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Back up your photos, videos and files straight to a USB flash drive, SSD or SD card. No cloud, no account, no subscription: your memories stay on a drive you own. Plug in your drive, choose what to back up and tap Start Backup. VaultDrive copies your originals in full quality, directly from your phone to the drive. WHAT YOU GET • Direct to your drive: no uploads and no waiting for cloud storage • Original quality: files are copied as they are, never compressed • Fresh or Incremental: back up everything, or only what's new since last time • Files already on your drive are skipped automatically • Organized your way: folders by date or by album, with one folder per phone • Back up your whole library, selected albums, or files and folders • Resume anytime: if the drive is unplugged or the backup is interrupted, pick up where you left off • Clear summaries, backup history and reminders when new photos are ready • Photos, videos, Live Photos, screenshots and, if you choose, your Hidden album • Works with iPhone 15 and later over USB-C, and with earlier iPhones through a Lightning to USB adapter • Downloads originals stored only in iCloud first, over Wi-Fi only if you prefer • App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID DRIVE TIPS Format your drive as exFAT: it works with Windows and Mac computers and stores files larger than 4 GB. FREE TO TRY, PRO ONCE VaultDrive is free to try. Upgrade to Pro once for unlimited and incremental backups. It's a one-time purchase, with no subscription, ever. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and files are never uploaded to a cloud or server. No account or sign-up is needed, and backing up to your drive works without an internet connection. Keep your memories safe, on your own drive.

Screenshots

TST3 screens
VaultDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TST at none against VaultDrive's 3. TST also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. VaultDrive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TST asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TST versus VaultDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTSTVaultDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperElite Cloud Technology (global) LtdCoticsy

In-app purchases

None

TST

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VaultDrive

One-time3
  • VaultDrive: USB Backup$4.99
  • VaultDrive: USB Backup$9.99
  • VaultDrive: USB Backup$19.99

Questions

Is TST free?
TST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VaultDrive free?
VaultDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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