Comparison

interplex vs Parachute Backup Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

interplex

This app helps interpreters and translators manage their vocabulary by creating searchable glossaries. It allows for easy editing, sharing, and synchronization of databases across devices. Turn passive vocabulary into active working knowledge instantly.

Highlights
  • Create and edit glossaries
  • Group terms by subject
  • Instant glossary search
  • Share databases via Airdrop
  • Import/export from Excel
  • Dropbox synchronization
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interplex is a glossary management program that has been designed for both interpreters and translators. Instead of keeping isolated word lists, interplex allows you to group all terms relating to a particular subject or field into a glossaries that can be searched in an instant. Makes passive vocabulary into active working vocabulary by instantly putting terms at your fingertips. The app is based on the Windows version of Interplex which has already enjoyed considerable success among the community of language professionals. Here are a few of the features of the app: • Fully edit all aspects of your interplex database, including glossaries and expressions. • You can add new databases. • Share databases with other interplex users using Airdrop. • Import from / export to Excel. • Multitasking enabled. • Easily search across all glossaries in your databases. • Print your glossaries and expressions. With Dropbox connectivity, you can modify databases on your Mac or PC and then immediately synchronize them to your iPad / iPhone. Databases are stored at Dropbox in /Apps/interplex. If you need help on any screen, simply tap the information button at the top near the right side.

About

Parachute Backup Mobile

This app provides a secure backup solution for your iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive content. It allows you to transfer your photos, videos, and documents to various storage options you control, ensuring you retain full ownership and access to your data.

Highlights
  • Backup iCloud Photos and Drive
  • Multiple storage destinations (external drives, cloud services, NAS)
  • Preserve original quality and edits
  • Automated backups via Shortcuts and Schedules
  • Privacy-first design with no data sent to app servers
  • Supports Live Photos, RAW, and slow motion
Features
Currently charting
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Parachute is your backup companion for iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive. It backs up your memories — photos, videos, and documents — to storage you control, whether that’s an external drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, S3 Buckets, network drives/NAS, external hard drives and more. With Parachute, you get peace of mind and full ownership of your data, free from lock-in. Your Data, Your Way • Back up your entire iCloud Photos library (including Shared Albums) and folders from iCloud Drive. • Preserve originals in full resolution, all adjustment data, and the current edited versions. • Works with USB drives, NAS/SMB/SFTP mounts, Google Drive, S3 Buckets, OneDrive, external hard drives and more Key Features • Backups can be triggered from the main screen to any of your backup destinations • Automate backups with Shortcuts integration and Schedules • Privacy-first: transfers handled via Apple’s Files extensions — your credentials never touch our app. • Supports full-quality media: Live Photos + videos, RAW images, bursts, edits, and slow motion. Why It Matters • iCloud sync ≠ backup — deletions, expired storage, or sync errors can mean permanent loss. • Parachute safeguards your digital life from accidents and disasters. • Your files are stored in normal folders you can browse and restore from directly — no special tools needed. One time purchase. No Lock-In. • One-time purchase unlocks all backup functionality — no recurring fees. • Your data stays in your storage, not ours. • No accounts, no telemetry, no background bloat. FAQ Highlights Q: Does Parachute ever delete files from iCloud? A: Never. It’s strictly read-only. Q: Can I restore without Parachute? A: Yes. Backups are just normal folders — copy them back with Finder anytime. Q: What if a file is corrupted in iCloud? A: Parachute flags any unexportable items so you know exactly what couldn’t be saved. Q: Can it back up non-iCloud folders? A: Yes. Add any folder via the iOS/iPadOS file picker By downloading Parachute Backup, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy (https://parachuteapps.com/privacy).

Screenshots

interplex4 screens
Parachute Backup Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parachute Backup Mobile at 4.6 against interplex's 4.0. Parachute Backup Mobile also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 1) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). interplex's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

interplex costs $9.99 and Parachute Backup Mobile $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parachute Backup Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parachute Backup Mobile has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of interplex's written reviews are positive against 72% of Parachute Backup Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
interplex versus Parachute Backup Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterinterplexParachute Backup Mobile
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better72.3% of reviews
Number of ratings196 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#123 — better
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric HartnerLeitmotif GmbH

Customer experience

interplex

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Parachute Backup Mobile

All ratings96 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.1%

Bugs and requests

interplex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Parachute Backup Mobile

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Doesn't work

Requested features

1 request
  • Support for Proton Drive

In-app purchases

None

interplex

No in-app purchases

None

Parachute Backup Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is interplex free?
interplex costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parachute Backup Mobile free?
Parachute Backup Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, interplex or Parachute Backup Mobile?
Parachute Backup Mobile is rated higher. interplex averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Parachute Backup Mobile averages 4.6 from 96 ratings.

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