Comparison

Backup Disk vs ArchiveDock

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

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ArchiveDock

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ArchiveDock gives you direct control over backups of the original photos and videos in Photos on iPhone and iPad. Choose a date range, media type, or album; review which originals are on the device or need iCloud; then save the backup on the device, in a Files folder, or on connected external storage. VERIFIABLE, PORTABLE BACKUPS β€’ Copy original photo and video resources, including Live Photo pairs and RAW resources. β€’ Create one or more independent standard ZIP/ZIP64 files. Large runs are normally split into files of about 20 GB. Each ZIP opens on its own and restores only the items assigned to it. β€’ Store media without compression so common ZIP tools can open the files on a computer. β€’ Include manifests and technical reports, and validate each package before a run is marked complete. β€’ Keep local backup history with results, item counts, duration, and saved-file details. CHECK INTEGRITY ON DEVICE β€’ Quick verification checks package structure and expected records. β€’ Pro Custom verification adds a spot check of 5–10 exact items from the current Photos library. β€’ Pro Standard verification checks expected originals and recorded hashes for the latest backup session. β€’ Pro Full verification recalculates SHA-256 for all supported archived resources. RESTORE SUPPORTED ITEMS Open a completed ArchiveDock ZIP, review its contents, check for suspected duplicates, and restore supported photos and videos to Photos. You can restore to a dedicated album and optionally recreate original user-album mapping. ArchiveDock preserves creation dates, locations, and album information where Photos provides them and iOS supports restoring them. LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY No ArchiveDock account is required. Backup, restore, duplicate review, history, and integrity checks run on the device. ArchiveDock includes no ads, cross-app tracking, third-party analytics, or developer-operated photo upload service. Files go to iCloud Drive or another Files provider only when you choose that destination or share a file. Completed ZIP files are not password-encrypted and may contain sensitive media and metadata. Protect them like the originals. FREE AND PRO LIFETIME The free version supports complete backups of up to 300 Photos items per backup, Quick verification, and restoration of supported items. Pro Lifetime is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase that removes the per-backup item limit and unlocks Custom, Standard, and Full verification plus the full safe-delete candidate review. It is not a subscription. Long backups depend on available storage, iCloud download conditions, and the selected file provider. Keep ArchiveDock open and the device powered. Verify completed files, keep more than one independent copy of important media, and do not delete originals solely because a backup finished. ArchiveDock never automatically deletes items from Photos. PRIVACY, TERMS & SUPPORT Privacy Policy: https://vkefun.com/app/archivedock/privacy-policy-en.html User Agreement: https://vkefun.com/app/archivedock/terms-en.html Help & Support: https://vkefun.com/app/archivedock/support-en.html

Screenshots

Backup Disk4 screens
ArchiveDock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArchiveDock at every 5 days against Backup Disk's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and ArchiveDock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backup Disk ships an update every 9 months, ArchiveDock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Backup Disk versus ArchiveDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackup DiskArchiveDock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuharrem Ozkan跃松 邬

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
1 purchases

ArchiveDock

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Backup Disk free?
Backup Disk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArchiveDock free?
ArchiveDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backup Disk or ArchiveDock have ads?
Neither Backup Disk nor ArchiveDock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backup Disk or ArchiveDock?
Backup Disk ships an update every 9 months, and ArchiveDock every 5 days. Most recently, Backup Disk was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArchiveDock on October 29, 2026.

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