Comparison

IBackup vs Microsoft OneDrive

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

Microsoft OneDrive

Securely store, back up, and sync your photos, videos, and files across all your devices. Share content with others, scan documents, and access files offline. Offers free storage with options to upgrade for more space and premium features.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • File sharing and management
  • Document scanning and editing
  • Offline file access
  • Personal Vault for enhanced security
  • Version history and ransomware recovery
Features
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Microsoft OneDrive keeps your photos, videos, and files backed up, protected, synced, and accessible on all your devices. The OneDrive app lets you view and share OneDrive files, photos, and videos with friends and family. You can use the app to automatically back up your phone's photos and videos. Start with 5 GB of free cloud storage or upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription to get up to 1 TB. Microsoft OneDrive Features: Back up photos and videos • Automatic photo and video backup when you turn on Camera Upload • View photos and videos on your phone, computer, and web browser File sharing and management • Share files, photos, videos, and albums with friends and family • Get notifications when a shared document is edited • Set password-protected or expiring sharing links* • Access entire folders on the app even when there is no internet connection* Scan • Scan and save documents, business cards, receipts, whiteboards, and more • Mark up, sign, and send docs right from the OneDrive mobile app Search • Search docs by name or content Security • Personal Vault lets you protect your important files with identity verification • Restore documents with version history on all files • Ransomware detection and recovery* Works with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook • Back up, view, and save your Office documents. • Use Microsoft Office apps to edit and collaborate in real time on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files stored in OneDrive. • Edit documents offline and save them once you are back online Upgrade to a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription: • 1TB of storage (1TB of storage per person for up to 6 people with the Family subscription) • Access OneDrive premium features • Get access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch • Install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on PCs or Macs. • Bigger personal vault • Keep your shared files, folders and photos more secure by giving others access for a limited period of time • Ransomware detection and recovery • Offline Folders: Stay productive and access entire folders even when there is no internet connection • Increase your sharing limit and share 10x content per day with friends and family You can also purchase additional cloud storage only, with a Microsoft 365 Basic subscription. This is enough cloud storage for 32,000 photos (9 MP JPEG photos) or 132,000 documents (.7 MB Office files). To make an in-app purchase of a Microsoft 365 Basic, Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family subscription: open the app, tap the Me tab, then tap Get More Storage or the Go Premium diamond icon. Subscriptions begin at $1.99 a month in the US, and can vary by region. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your Apple ID and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, unless auto-renewal is disabled beforehand. To manage your subscriptions or to disable auto-renewal, after purchase, go to your Apple ID account settings. A subscription cannot be cancelled or refunded during the active subscription period. Using this OneDrive app for work or school For you to sign into your work or school account on OneDrive, your organization needs to have a qualifying OneDrive, SharePoint Online or Microsoft 365 business subscription plan. Privacy This app is provided by Microsoft. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft and transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or its affiliates maintain facilities. Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=507539. Terms of Use: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=246338. Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814. *Requires Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription

Screenshots

IBackup4 screens
Microsoft OneDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IBackup at 76% against Microsoft OneDrive's 19%. IBackup also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Microsoft OneDrive's advantage is ratings volume (488K vs 181) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Microsoft OneDrive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft OneDrive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneDrive has 488K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of IBackup's written reviews are positive against 19% of Microsoft OneDrive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IBackup ships an update every 2 months, Microsoft OneDrive every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
IBackup versus Microsoft OneDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBackupMicrosoft OneDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (181 ratings)4.7 (488K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews — better19.3% of reviews
Number of ratings181488K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB359 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDrive IncorporatedMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

IBackup

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

Microsoft OneDrive

All ratings487,805 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,893 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative70.5%

User reviews

IBackup

From 181 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

Microsoft OneDrive

From 488K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files
  • 🔒 Secure cloud storage
  • 👍 Great integration with Microsoft Office
  • 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Issues with photo/video uploads
  • 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation tools
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
  • 🔋 High battery drain

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

Microsoft OneDrive

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Disappearing or corrupted files
  • Inability to access offline files
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to select and delete multiple files at once
  • Improve photo/video organization and sorting
  • Enhance PDF markup capabilities
  • Allow customization of default save locations
  • Integrate better with iOS Files app

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IBackup

One-time1
  • IBackup 500GB Yearly$99.99
8 purchases

Microsoft OneDrive

Subscriptions7
  • Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB$0.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Basic$1.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial2 variants$5.991 Month
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  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Family$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • OneDrive + 100$27.99

Questions

Is IBackup free?
IBackup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microsoft OneDrive free?
Microsoft OneDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IBackup or Microsoft OneDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive is rated higher. IBackup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Microsoft OneDrive averages 4.7 from 488K ratings.
Do IBackup or Microsoft OneDrive have ads?
Neither IBackup nor Microsoft OneDrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBackup or Microsoft OneDrive?
IBackup ships an update every 2 months, and Microsoft OneDrive every 11 days. Most recently, IBackup was updated on October 16, 2026 and Microsoft OneDrive on October 17, 2026.

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