# IBackup vs IDrive Online Backup

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IBackup at 79% against IDrive Online Backup's 36%. IBackup also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). IDrive Online Backup's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 181) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IDrive Online Backup sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IBackup holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDrive Online Backup has 5K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of IBackup's written reviews are positive against 36% of IDrive Online Backup's.

IBackup ships an update every 2 months, IDrive Online Backup every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBackup | IDrive Online Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018/reviews)** | [4.3 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrive-online-backup/id427956708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 181 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) |

## 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


### IDrive Online Backup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrive-online-backup/id427956708)

Securely back up and sync your mobile data with private key encryption for maximum security. Access your files from anywhere, on any device, and share them easily. Protect photos and videos automatically as they are taken.

**Highlights:** Private key encryption, Backup and restore contacts, photos, videos, calendars, Sync files across devices, Access data from anywhere, Selective backup and restore, Share files and folders securely, Automatic photo/video upload

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IDrive Pro Mobile | $0.99 | one-time |
| IDrive 100GB at $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| IDrive 100GB at $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| IDrive Mobile Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| IDrive 500GB at $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| IDrive 1TB at $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| IDrive 1TB at $15.99 | $15.99 | one-time |
| IDrive 2TB at $54.99 | $54.99 | one-time |
| IDrive 1TB at $59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| IDrive 5TB at $59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Great backup solution
- 🔒 Secure backup
- 💰 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app, crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find backed up files
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access backed up data
- Inconsistent backup progress reporting
- Fails to backup all photos and videos
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to view backed up files in folder structure
- Improve upload and download speeds
- Allow background uploads without pausing
- Add facial recognition and photo organization features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBackup free?

IBackup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IDrive Online Backup free?

IDrive Online Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IBackup or IDrive Online Backup?

IBackup is rated higher. IBackup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while IDrive Online Backup averages 4.3 from 5K ratings.

### Do IBackup or IDrive Online Backup have ads?

Neither IBackup nor IDrive Online Backup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IBackup or IDrive Online Backup?

IBackup ships an update every 2 months, and IDrive Online Backup every 3 weeks. Most recently, IBackup was updated on September 10, 2026 and IDrive Online Backup on September 22, 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.*