# IBackup vs Sync with iCloud Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Sync with iCloud Drive at 4.9 against IBackup's 4.5. IBackup's advantage is ratings volume (181 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sync with iCloud Drive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sync with iCloud Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBackup has 181 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBackup | Sync with iCloud Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) | [Pixegram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157672404) |

## 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


### Sync with iCloud Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072)

This app synchronizes your phone's photo library to iCloud Drive, preserving album and folder structures. It automatically updates changes, backs up edited photos and videos, and offers a free tier with limitations and a premium subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Syncs photo library to iCloud Drive, Preserves album and folder hierarchy, Saves edited photos and videos, Supports Live Photos video component, One-way sync to match phone library, Mirror or backup entire library

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBackup free?

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

### Is Sync with iCloud Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IBackup or Sync with iCloud Drive?

Sync with iCloud Drive is rated higher. IBackup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Sync with iCloud Drive averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do IBackup or Sync with iCloud Drive have ads?

Neither IBackup nor Sync with iCloud Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IBackup or Sync with iCloud Drive?

IBackup ships an update every 2 months, and Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. Most recently, IBackup was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sync with iCloud Drive on October 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.*