# IBackup vs myTextViewer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBackup | myTextViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018/reviews)** | [3.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer-code-and-log-file/id1272975241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 159 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 100 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) |

## What reviewers say

### IBackup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IBackup 500GB Yearly | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use layout
- 🚀 Fast backups
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 💡 Simple sharing functionality
- 🔄 Automatic backup feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ❌ Login issues (invalid email/password)
- 🚫 Does not back up documents/mp3s
- ⚠️ No password verification during signup
- 📉 Slow performance at times

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Allow backup of documents and mp3 files
- Implement password verification during signup
- Enable background backups
- Allow backups with phone locked
- Improve login process


### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer-code-and-log-file/id1272975241)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*