Comparison

Backup Disk vs MERecorder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” no accounts, no cloud, no tracking. WHY BACKUP DISK β€’ Wireless: your Mac appears automatically on the same Wi‑Fi network, or connect with a cable. β€’ Fast: only changed files are copied, and small files travel in large packages to make the most of your network. β€’ Private: pair with the sync key shown on your Mac. Your files never pass through a server. β€’ Always with you: browse your backups in the app or in the Files app, even offline. β€’ Both ways: download any backed-up folder or file from your iPhone or iPad back to your Mac. β€’ 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

MERecorder

Features
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Help user to set up data recorder and read static data on demand

Screenshots

Backup Disk4 screens
MERecorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MERecorder at none against Backup Disk's 3. MERecorder also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Backup Disk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MERecorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backup Disk ships an update every 9 months, MERecorder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Backup Disk versus MERecorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackup DiskMERecorder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuharrem OzkanAnthony Chu

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

MERecorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backup Disk free?
Backup Disk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MERecorder free?
MERecorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backup Disk or MERecorder have ads?
Neither Backup Disk nor MERecorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backup Disk or MERecorder?
Backup Disk ships an update every 9 months, and MERecorder every 6 days. Most recently, Backup Disk was updated on October 20, 2026 and MERecorder on October 25, 2026.

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