BackupBOT vs iStorex PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BackupBOT
Effortlessly back up your entire photo album, including Live Photos and iCloud content, to an external drive. Stream music and videos without an internet connection, and manage files between your devices and computers.
- One-touch photo album backup
- Live Photo and iCloud support
- Direct recording with pause/resume
- PC/Mac file transfer
- Offline music and video playback
- Read-only drive protection
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The BackupBOT app works with Storage+'s MFi certified BackupBOT OTG drive, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) utilizing the lightning port. The BackupBOT offers so many incredibly useful features, such as: • Quickly perform a complete back-up of your entire photo album with just one touch. o Supports Live Photo and burst photo. o Able to import and back-up all photos and videos stored in your iCloud storage for a complete back-up o Saves money eliminating the need for the costly monthly iCloud expanded storage fees. • Live Recording Plus – Able to take photos and videos directly to the BackupBOT: o Pause & Resume recording to maintain video continuity without stopping and restarting o Supports 4K recording o Switch between front and rear cameras during recording • Easily transfer files between PC/Mac computers and your iDevices. o Supports compression files such as Zip/7z/RAR formats, including any password protection used o Supports importing/sharing files from 3rd party apps, such as Line, Whatsapp, Facebook, Dropbox, WeChat, etc. o Support iOS Files app • Set the drive to read only / write protect o Prevent others from deleting or altering any content stored on the BackupBOT to ensure the safety and integrity of your personal photos, files, etc. • Enjoy your personal music and movie collections anytime without the need for an internet connection or using the limited memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. o Supports Hi-Resolution music playback, including FLAC and ALAC. o Supports most video formats for playback, and stores your video watch history to quickly continue playback from the last scene played. o Fully supports playing and recording H.265 videos. o Gesture control on video playback; fast forward, rewind, control volume and brightness just by tapping or swiping the screen • Plus many other convenient features that make the BackupBOT drive even more than just an extended flash storage for your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Intuitive file management The BackupBOT offers all the critical standard file operational functions. With its state of the art user interface, you can easily access your favorite files or continue working on your most recently opened file in one step. Your digital collection BackupBOT can be your extended digital library. With built-in media players, you can listen to your favorite music or watch your stored movies and video collections effortlessly. Storing these large files on the BackupBOT for easy playback means you won’t use up the limited storage memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Plus, since you can access the BackupBOT without requiring the internet, it means you can play your music and movies while traveling on a plane or in locations that do not have internet connections. Why pay a monthly subscription for added cloud storage when the BackupBOT provides necessary added storage without charging a monthly fee like a cloud storage service. BackupBOT Camera You can record 4K videos and take photos using the built-in BackupBOT camera function. The videos and photos will be saved directly to the BackupBOT drive, saving precious memory and not occupying any memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Even with all these great features, the Storage+ team promises to continue enhancing the app with more and more user-friendly features that will be released periodically in the future. Make sure you keep the App updated with the latest version for the latest features and benefits. Disclaimer: Due to restrictions set by Apple, this product may have limitations with older iOS devices.
iStorex PRO
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iStorex 是专为 iPhone打造的 OTG 高速文件传输与管理工具。不用电脑、不用 iTunes、不用云盘,手机直接插 U 盘 / 读卡器 / 移动硬盘,照片、视频、文档、音乐、压缩包 即插即读、高速互传,是摄影、办公、旅行、自媒体人的必备工具。 【为什么选 iStorex】 ・真正 OTG 直传:支持 Lightning/USB‑C OTG 适配器,即插即用 ・全格式兼容:FAT32 /exFAT/ NTFS(大文件 4GB + 无压力) ・相册一键备份:整机照片视频批量导出到 U 盘,释放内存App Store ・无广告・无内购・无数据上传,本地操作更安全App Store 【适用场景】 摄影党:相机 SD 卡 → OTG 读卡器 → iPhone,拍完立刻导片 内存告急:手机满了,一键把照片视频拷到 U 盘 办公族:会议资料、PPT、PDF U 盘直接打开编辑 自媒体:4K 视频、大素材 手机 U 盘互传,不用电脑 户外 / 无网:景区、工地、出差,脱离电脑随时传文件 【支持设备与系统】 U 盘、读卡器、移动硬盘(exFAT/NTFS 推荐) 立即下载 iStorex,让你的 iPhone 直接拥有 USB 口,随时随地自由传文件!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iStorex PRO at every 11 days against BackupBOT's every 3 weeks. BackupBOT's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BackupBOT ships an update every 3 weeks, iStorex PRO every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BackupBOT | iStorex PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vinpower Inc | i-MICA Innovative Technology Co.,Ltd |
In-app purchases
BackupBOT
No in-app purchases
iStorex PRO
No in-app purchases









