Comparison

Backblaze vs My OWC

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

Head to head
About

Backblaze

Access and manage your cloud-backed-up files directly from your iOS device. Download, preview, and share files securely, with support for Face ID login. Keep your important data readily available wherever you go.

Highlights
  • Access backed-up files
  • Manage cloud storage
  • Face ID login
  • Search and download files
  • Image thumbnail previews
  • Share files
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Backblaze Mobile for iOS is a free app to view, download, and share files you have backed up to your Backblaze Personal Backup account. Easily access your files from devices running iOS 15+. Features: * Access files backed up to Backblaze Personal Backup * Manage buckets and files in Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage * Face ID access supported for login * Search for specific files and download to your iOS device * Thumbnail preview of downloaded image files * Share files via text, email, etc About Backblaze: * Founded in 2007 * 2.2+ Exabytes of customer data under storage * Recommended by About.com, The Verge, Lifehacker, re/code, Macworld... and hundreds of thousands of customers across over 175 countries "You will sleep so much better knowing you have Backblaze." - John Gruber "I've used other online backup, Backblaze is my favorite." - Marco Arment "I like and can recommend Backblaze." - Walt Mossberg

About

My OWC

Manage, monitor, and maximize your OWC products with this comprehensive companion app. It simplifies device registration, provides instant access to setup guides and troubleshooting, and delivers real-time product-specific alerts. Explore products in your space with 3D previews and stay informed about the latest news and promotions.

Highlights
  • Effortless product onboarding
  • Quick access to setup resources
  • Product-specific alerts and notifications
  • 3D product previews with AR
  • Easy product registration and management
  • Latest OWC news and updates
Features
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The My OWC app is your all-in-one hub for managing, monitoring, and maximizing your OWC products. Whether you're registering new devices, accessing product guides, or staying up to date with the latest OWC news and promotions, My OWC makes it easy to stay connected. With seamless onboarding, quick access to resources, and real-time notifications for your storage and connectivity devices, My OWC ensures you always get the best performance from your OWC gear. KEY FEATURES • Effortless Onboarding: Set up your OWC products quickly by scanning the My OWC QR code or selecting from an in-app product list. • Quick Start & Setup Resources: Instantly access product manuals, setup instructions, troubleshooting resources, and commonly asked questions. • Product-Specific Alerts: Stay informed with real-time notifications about firmware updates, performance tips, product news, and more. • 3D Product Previews: Use augmented reality to view select OWC products in your own workspace—see how devices will fit before setup. • Easy Product Management: Register your OWC products in seconds to ensure you stay up to date with product specific news and updates. • Stay Updated: Get the latest OWC news, upcoming events, and exclusive updates right in the app. PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY The My OWC app supports a wide range of OWC products, from desktop storage solutions like ThunderBay and ThunderBlade to portable options such as the Express 1M2 and the popular Envoy line. Users can also stay updated on OWC docks and Atlas memory cards. WHY CHOOSE MY OWC? Designed for creators, professionals, and tech enthusiasts, My OWC helps you get the most out of your OWC solutions with intuitive tools, powerful resources, and a seamless user experience. Download today and take control of your OWC products like never before!

Screenshots

Backblaze4 screens
My OWC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My OWC at 100% against Backblaze's 35%. My OWC also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Backblaze's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My OWC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Backblaze's written reviews are positive against 100% of My OWC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backblaze ships an update every 2 months, My OWC every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backblaze versus My OWC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackblazeMy OWC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (27 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2736 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBackblazeOWC

Customer experience

Backblaze

All ratings27 ratings
Positive40.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative51.9%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative51.9%

My OWC

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Backblaze

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch or login
  • Inconsistent performance and connectivity
  • Unreliable file downloads and restoration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Thumbnails and previews for media files
  • Ability to manage backups and buckets
  • Improved search and sorting options
  • Sync and upload capabilities from mobile

My OWC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backblaze

No in-app purchases

None

My OWC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backblaze free?
Backblaze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My OWC free?
My OWC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backblaze or My OWC?
My OWC is rated higher. Backblaze averages 2.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while My OWC averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do Backblaze or My OWC have ads?
Neither Backblaze nor My OWC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backblaze or My OWC?
Backblaze ships an update every 2 months, and My OWC every 9 days. Most recently, Backblaze was updated on October 15, 2026 and My OWC on October 8, 2026.

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