# IBackup vs Google Drive

The clearest difference is update cadence: Google Drive at weekly against IBackup's every 2 months. Google Drive also leads on ratings volume (7.8M vs 181) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). IBackup's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%). 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 Google Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Drive has 7.8M ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of IBackup's written reviews are positive against 65% of Google Drive'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, Google Drive weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBackup | Google Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 181 | **7.8M** |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 65.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 100 MB | 439 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## 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


### Google Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Productivity, #15 Top Grossing · Productivity, #58 Top Free (US App Store)

Securely store, organize, and access your files from any device. Collaborate with others, scan documents, and search for content with ease. Offers advanced features for businesses and individuals.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud storage, File organization, Cross-device access, Document scanning, File sharing and permissions, Offline access, AI-powered insights (Workspace)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient cloud storage
- 🔒 Secure file backup
- 👍 Easy file sharing and collaboration
- 👍 Accessible from any device
- 🚀 Seamless integration with other Google apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable uploads and syncing
- 🔍 Difficult file organization and navigation
- 🔍 Limited editing capabilities within the app
- 🔋 High battery drain on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent file upload and download performance

**Requested features**

- Allow bulk file/folder management
- Improve offline file access and editing
- Integrate more advanced productivity tools
- Enhance search and file organization features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBackup free?

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

### Is Google Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IBackup or Google Drive?

Google Drive is rated higher. IBackup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Google Drive averages 4.8 from 7.8M ratings.

### Do IBackup or Google Drive have ads?

Neither IBackup nor Google Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IBackup or Google Drive?

IBackup ships an update every 2 months, and Google Drive weekly. Most recently, IBackup was updated on September 10, 2026 and Google Drive on September 25, 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.*