Comparison

IBackup vs myTextViewer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Single-tap backup and restore
  • Selective file backup
  • Cross-device access
  • Secure file sharing
  • Automatic photo/video upload
  • 256-bit AES encryption
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

IBackup4 screens
myTextViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IBackup versus myTextViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBackupmyTextViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (182 ratings) — better3.7 (159 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews — better53.4% of reviews
Number of ratings182 — better159
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDrive IncorporatedYaniv Kalsky

Customer experience

IBackup

All ratings181 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative15.9%

myTextViewer

All ratings159 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative39.8%

User reviews

IBackup

From 182 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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
Show 1 more
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Plain English display instead of code format
  • Export functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IBackup

One-time1
  • IBackup 500GB Yearly$99.99
None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IBackup free?
IBackup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IBackup or myTextViewer?
IBackup is rated higher. IBackup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while myTextViewer averages 3.7 from 159 ratings.
Do IBackup or myTextViewer have ads?
myTextViewer shows ads; IBackup does not.
Which is updated more often, IBackup or myTextViewer?
IBackup ships an update every 2 months, and myTextViewer every 10 months. Most recently, IBackup was updated on November 1, 2026 and myTextViewer on November 11, 2026.

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