# IBackup vs Sync

The clearest difference is rating: IBackup at 4.5 against Sync's 3.7. IBackup also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, 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 Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IBackup holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBackup has 181 ratings behind it against 26, 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 50% of Sync's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBackup | Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018/reviews)** | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) | [Miciniti Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847893750) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464)

This app facilitates file synchronization, backup, and restoration across local storage and various cloud services. It includes a file manager for browsing and manipulating files, and a web server for sharing local content over Wi-Fi. Users can set up custom tasks for different transfer operations.

**Highlights:** File synchronization, Backup and restore, Local and cloud drive support, Built-in file manager, Web server for Wi-Fi sharing, Customizable transfer tasks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 1-hour trial (Web Server) | Free | one-time |
| Dropbox Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Google Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| OneDrive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazon S3 Drive | $5.99 | one-time |
| Public Drive | $5.99 | one-time |
| Web Server | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBackup free?

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

### Is Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IBackup or Sync?

IBackup is rated higher. IBackup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Sync averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do IBackup or Sync have ads?

Sync shows ads; IBackup does not.

### Which is updated more often, IBackup or Sync?

IBackup ships an update every 2 months, and Sync every 2 months. Most recently, IBackup was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sync on September 29, 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.*