# IBackup vs Microsoft OneDrive

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.

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.

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.

IBackup ships an update every 2 months, Microsoft OneDrive every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBackup | Microsoft OneDrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018/reviews) | **[4.7 (488K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 181 | **488K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 19.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 100 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## 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


### Microsoft OneDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Productivity, #23 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $5.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |
| OneDrive + 100 | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 18, 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.*