Comparison

Backup Disk vs iXCharger

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

Head to head
About

Backup Disk

Features
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Backup Disk turns your iPhone or iPad into a private backup disk for your Mac. Choose the folders you want to protect on your Mac, open Backup Disk on your iPhone or iPad, and sync them over Wi‑Fi with a single tap. Your files go straight from your Mac to your device — no accounts, no cloud, no tracking. WHY BACKUP DISK • Wireless: your Mac appears automatically on the same Wi‑Fi network, or connect with a cable. • Fast: only changed files are copied, and small files travel in large packages to make the most of your network. • Private: pair with the sync key shown on your Mac. Your files never pass through a server. • Always with you: browse your backups in the app or in the Files app, even offline. • Both ways: download any backed-up folder or file from your iPhone or iPad back to your Mac. • Picks up where it left off: if a sync is interrupted, the next one copies only what's left. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Backup Disk on your Mac and on your iPhone or iPad. 2. On your Mac, add the folders you want to back up. 3. On your iPhone or iPad, choose your Mac, enter the sync key and tap Sync. BACKUP DISK PRO The free version stores up to 5 GB of backups per device and connects one device at a time. PRO removes the storage limit and lets you connect several iPhones and iPads to your Mac at once. One purchase unlocks PRO on iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same Apple Account. PRO is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://backupdisk.mozkan.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://backupdisk.mozkan.com/privacy.html

About

iXCharger

This app facilitates automatic backup and charging for Apple devices when connected to a compatible charger and storage device. It offers secure access to your data with biometric authentication and allows for intuitive file management and content restoration.

Highlights
  • Automatic backup and charging
  • Secure data access with biometrics
  • Intuitive file management
  • View stored content offline
  • Restore photos and videos
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The iXCharger app works with PIODATA's MFi certified iXCharger charger and storage backup device, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad). The iXCharger App provides the following useful functions when connected to an iXCharger device: 1. Auto-Backup & Charging: As soon as the iDevice connects to the iXCharger device, the backup process will be initiated automatically, no further action is needed by the user. In addition, the iDevice will be charged at the same time. 2. Trust Circle: Secure Protection using Biometric Authentication or Apple ID log-in to access the iXCharger’s data, to prevent unauthorized use. Content can only be viewed by those devices in the Trust Circle 3. Intuitive File Management: Maintain separate content folders for each iDevice that loaded content onto the iXCharger device 4. View all content stored on the iXCharger APP, stored on your iDevice (Does not require connections to iXCharger device). 5. Restore all videos and photos stored on the iXCharger onto your iDevice(s) 6. View all content stored on the iXCharger

Screenshots

Backup Disk4 screens
iXCharger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iXCharger at none against Backup Disk's 3. iXCharger also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Backup Disk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iXCharger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backup Disk ships an update every 9 months, iXCharger monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Backup Disk versus iXCharger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackup DiskiXCharger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuharrem OzkanVinpower Inc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Backup Disk

Subscriptions2
  • Backup Disk PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Backup Disk PRO Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Backup Disk PRO Lifetime$19.99
None

iXCharger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backup Disk free?
Backup Disk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iXCharger free?
iXCharger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backup Disk or iXCharger have ads?
Neither Backup Disk nor iXCharger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backup Disk or iXCharger?
Backup Disk ships an update every 9 months, and iXCharger monthly. Most recently, Backup Disk was updated on October 20, 2026 and iXCharger on October 11, 2026.

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