IBackup vs MCBackup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IBackup
Easily back up and restore your mobile data, including contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events, to the cloud with a single tap. Access your backed-up files from any device and share them securely. Automatic uploads and robust encryption ensure your data is safe and accessible.
- Single-tap backup and restore
- Selective file backup
- Cross-device access
- Secure file sharing
- Automatic photo/video upload
- 256-bit AES encryption
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The all new online backup app for iOS makes it possible to backup and restore mobile data with a 'single tap'. Backup your contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events to the cloud. Backup unlimited devices into a single account and access them from anywhere - no matter which IBackup plan you belong to! Features: • Backup and restore contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events with a single tap. • Selectively backup and restore only the files you need. • Browse files and download photos and videos from all your linked devices. • Share files and folders with anyone using a single secure link. • Automatic upload option protects your photos and videos, as soon as they are taken, via wi-fi or cellular data. • View pictures, play video, and more from the Gallery. Security features: • Data is encrypted using 256-bit AES encryption. • With the optional private key encryption, no one but you can access your data. • Lock the app with a passcode.
MCBackup
Securely back up, transfer, and manage your contacts with ease. Recover lost numbers, remove duplicates, and sync your address book across devices. This app offers a private, offline solution for all your contact management needs.
- One-tap contact backup
- Transfer contacts easily
- Recover contacts anytime
- Duplicate contacts remover
- Smart sync & management
- Selective contact transfer
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Never lose a phone number again. Trusted by 500k+ iPhone users, MCBackup is the simple way to back up, export, and restore your address book — directly on your device. No computer. No account. Just tap Backup. WHY MCBackup? • One-tap backup — save your full contact list in seconds • Export as VCF (vCard) or CSV — works with email, Files, AirDrop, and cloud storage • Restore anytime — recover deleted numbers or move contacts to a new iPhone • Find & merge duplicates — clean duplicate names, phones, and emails • Import selectively — restore only the contacts you choose • Works offline — backups stay on your device until you decide where to save them PERFECT FOR • Upgrading to a new iPhone or iPad • Cleaning a messy phonebook before a trip or job change • Keeping a safe copy before iOS updates or repairs • Sharing your address book in a universal file format HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Backup to create a VCF or CSV file 2. Save to Files, email yourself, or AirDrop to another device 3. Restore or import whenever you need — all or selected contacts Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Danish, and Arabic. Download MCBackup free and keep your contacts safe today. Privacy Policy: http://ruruinfotech.com/PrivacyPolicy/ContactsbackUp/McBackup_privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCBackup at none against IBackup's 1. MCBackup also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 182). IBackup's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 51%). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model 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. IBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MCBackup asks for nothing beyond the download.
MCBackup holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCBackup has 2.4K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of IBackup's written reviews are positive against 51% of MCBackup's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
IBackup ships an update every 2 months, MCBackup every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBackup | MCBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (182 ratings) | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better | 50.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 182 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDrive Incorporated | Ravi Kotadiya |
Customer experience
IBackup
MCBackup
User reviews
IBackup
From 182 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use layout
- 🚀 Fast backups
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 💡 Simple sharing functionality
- 🔄 Automatic backup feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ❌ Login issues (invalid email/password)
- 🚫 Does not back up documents/mp3s
- ⚠️ No password verification during signup
- 📉 Slow performance at times
MCBackup
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 Privacy and security
- 💡 Innovative contact management
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔍 Unreliable contact restoration
- 🤯 Messed up contact lists
Bugs and requests
IBackup
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on upload
- Unable to open backed up files
- Login screen shows 'invalid email or password' instantly
- Backup function only saves a fraction of events
- App freezes or crashes during upload
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- Cannot sign up within the app
- App pauses backup if not in foreground
Requested features
6 requests- Allow backup of documents and mp3 files
- Implement password verification during signup
- Enable background backups
- Allow backups with phone locked
- Improve login process
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- Add option to view logs
MCBackup
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Incorrect contact merging
- Backup files not working
- Contacts disappearing after use
Requested features
4 requests- Option to disable ads
- Improved contact backup and restore
- Better duplicate contact management
- Export to more file formats
In-app purchases
IBackup
- IBackup 500GB Yearly$99.99
MCBackup
No in-app purchases
