IBackup vs myTextViewer
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.
myTextViewer
Easily open and view any text-based file, including code, logs, and configurations, on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy offline syntax highlighting, instant search, and a clean interface without ads while reading.
- Open unsupported text file formats
- Offline syntax highlighting for multiple languages
- Fast in-file search with live count
- File library on home screen
- Light, Dark, and System appearance modes
- Smart encoding and large file support
- 100% on-device privacy
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Open any text, source code, config, or log file on your iPhone or iPad in seconds — even when iOS Mail or the Files app says the format is unsupported. Whether someone just emailed you a server .log, a .yaml deployment config, a .cfg or .ini file, or a Python/JSON script, myTextViewer opens it cleanly with offline syntax highlighting, line numbers, and instant in-file search. No accounts. No cloud uploads. And zero ads while you are reading a file. WHY DEVELOPERS, SYSADMINS & POWER USERS KEEP IT INSTALLED • Opens Anything Text-Based — Unknown or non-standard file extensions (.log, .cfg, .conf, .diag, .env, .ini, .dat, .sql, .md, .toml, and more) open directly as readable text instead of hitting an "unsupported file" dead end. • 100% Offline Syntax Highlighting — Automatic syntax coloring for Python, JSON, YAML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, C/C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Shell scripts, SQL, and more. Use the toolbar menu (‹/›) to switch languages or view as Plain Text, remembered automatically per file extension. • Fast In-File Search — Jump straight to the error or config key you need with live match counting ("3 of 12") and next/previous navigation. • Your File Library on the Home Screen — Every file you open is saved to your searchable home screen library so you can reopen it anytime with a single tap, or tap "+" to import files directly from the Files app. • Comfortable Reading Anywhere — Switch between Light, Dark, and System appearance in place without losing your scroll position. Toggle line numbers and pinch-to-zoom with a tap. • Smart Encoding & Large File Support — Cleanly reads UTF-8, UTF-16, BOM-prefixed logs, Windows-1252, and multi-megabyte log files without garbled characters or freezes. • 100% On-Device Privacy — Your files never leave your device. Decoding, syntax highlighting, and search run entirely locally on your iPhone or iPad. TWO EASY WAYS TO OPEN A FILE 1. From Mail, Files, Slack, or Messages: Tap Share on any attachment or file and choose myTextViewer. It opens right away and stays in your library for next time. 2. Directly Inside myTextViewer: Tap "+" in the top-right corner of the home screen to pick and open any file from your device or iCloud Drive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IBackup at 4.5 against myTextViewer's 3.7. IBackup also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). myTextViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. IBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
IBackup holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of IBackup's written reviews are positive against 53% of myTextViewer's.
IBackup ships an update every 2 months, myTextViewer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBackup | myTextViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (182 ratings) — better | 3.7 (159 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better | 53.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 182 — better | 159 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDrive Incorporated | Yaniv Kalsky |
Customer experience
IBackup
myTextViewer
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
myTextViewer
From 159 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow
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
myTextViewer
Reported bugs
8 issues- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16
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- Text files cannot be opened
- Help screen appears instead of file content
- No response when sharing files to app
Requested features
7 requests- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options
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- Plain English display instead of code format
- Export functionality
In-app purchases
IBackup
- IBackup 500GB Yearly$99.99
myTextViewer
No in-app purchases









