Comparison

Video Protector vs BackupFlow

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

Head to head
About

Video Protector

Securely lock away your private videos using biometric authentication. Import or record new videos, and manage them with automatic thumbnails and a built-in player. This app offers a private vault for your sensitive content with local storage for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Biometric lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Video import and recording
  • Automatic thumbnail generation
  • Built-in video player
  • Video management (rename, delete, export)
  • Local storage only
Features
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Video Protector is your ultimate tool for keeping private videos safe and secure. With Face ID / Touch ID protection, all your videos stay locked inside the app — only you can access them. Import videos, generate thumbnails automatically, and enjoy smooth playback in a clean and intuitive interface. Whether you want to hide personal recordings, protect sensitive content, or keep your private collection safe, Video Protector is the secure video vault you can trust. Key Features: • Secure access with Face ID / Touch ID • Import videos from your camera roll or record directly • Automatic thumbnail generation for quick browsing • Smooth built-in video player with full-screen support • Manage videos: rename, delete, or export anytime • Lightweight design with local storage only — no cloud, no leaks Your videos, your privacy — always protected.

About

BackupFlow

Automate backups of your photos, videos, and documents directly to your own NAS or personal cloud server. This privacy-first tool supports SFTP, WebDAV, and FTP protocols, organizing files by year and month while preserving original quality.

Highlights
  • Automated backups to personal servers
  • Supports SFTP, WebDAV, FTP/FTPS
  • Organizes files by year/month
  • Preserves original file quality (HEIC, ProRAW, 4K)
  • Smart incremental sync
  • Background automation
  • Local-first security and privacy
Features
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Stop paying for recurring cloud subscriptions. Back up your iPhone photos, videos, and documents directly to your own NAS, home server, or personal cloud. BackupFlow is a privacy-first, automated backup tool designed for SFTP (SSH), WebDAV (HTTPS), and FTP/FTPS servers. ONE-TIME PURCHASE - LIFETIME ACCESS No in-app purchases, no recurring subscriptions, and no hidden fees. Pay once upfront and enjoy all features with unlimited transfers forever. KEY FEATURES Quick Server Presets One-tap connection profiles for Synology NAS (SFTP and WebDAV), Nextcloud, ownCloud, TrueNAS, and QNAP. Year and Month Folder Organization Keep your photo archive organized by automatically sorting media into YYYY/MM (e.g. 2026/11) or YYYY-MM subfolders on your remote storage. Preserve Original Quality Upload original HEIC, ProRAW, DNG, and 4K MOV video files without compression or format conversion. Smart Incremental Sync Only new or modified files are uploaded, saving bandwidth and time. Optional SHA-256 checksum verification ensures data integrity. Safe Dry-Run Preview Simulate your backup before transferring to preview exactly which files will be uploaded, updated, or skipped. Intelligent Background Automation Schedule backups to run automatically when connected to Wi-Fi, while charging, or during designated quiet hours. Local-First Security and Privacy Credentials and SSH keys are stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain. Your files never pass through third-party servers; data travels directly from your device to your server.

Screenshots

Video Protector4 screens
BackupFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Protector at Free against BackupFlow's $2.99. BackupFlow's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Video Protector is free to download; BackupFlow costs $2.99 up front. Video Protector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BackupFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BackupFlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Video Protector's written reviews are positive against 33% of BackupFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Protector ships an update every 4 months, BackupFlow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Video Protector versus BackupFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo ProtectorBackupFlow
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文睿 李Tamer Savasci

Customer experience

Video Protector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

BackupFlow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Protector

One-time1
  • Full Version – Unlimited Videos$0.99
None

BackupFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Protector free?
Video Protector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackupFlow free?
BackupFlow costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Video Protector or BackupFlow?
BackupFlow is rated higher. Video Protector averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BackupFlow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Video Protector or BackupFlow have ads?
Video Protector shows ads; BackupFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Protector or BackupFlow?
Video Protector ships an update every 4 months, and BackupFlow every 4 days. Most recently, Video Protector was updated on November 10, 2026 and BackupFlow on November 13, 2026.

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