# BackupBOT vs Puzzle Pointer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackupBOT at none against Puzzle Pointer's 2. BackupBOT also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). Puzzle Pointer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Pointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BackupBOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BackupBOT against 5.0 for Puzzle Pointer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BackupBOT has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BackupBOT ships an update every 3 weeks, Puzzle Pointer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BackupBOT | Puzzle Pointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backupbot/id6447771154/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-pointer-jigsaw-solver/id6809997519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vinpower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166459340) | [Bobby Landerman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804782721) |

## What reviewers say

### BackupBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backupbot/id6447771154)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Puzzle Pointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-pointer-jigsaw-solver/id6809997519)

This app helps you find the correct spot for a jigsaw puzzle piece by taking a photo of it. It identifies your puzzle and shows potential locations on the box image, even rotating the piece to match.

**Highlights:** Photo-based piece identification, Puzzle catalog by barcode/photo, Suggested placement locations, Piece rotation for accurate fit, Progress saving, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| 10 Search Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BackupBOT free?

BackupBOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puzzle Pointer free?

Puzzle Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BackupBOT or Puzzle Pointer?

BackupBOT and Puzzle Pointer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do BackupBOT or Puzzle Pointer have ads?

Neither BackupBOT nor Puzzle Pointer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BackupBOT or Puzzle Pointer?

BackupBOT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puzzle Pointer every 2 days. Most recently, BackupBOT was updated on October 27, 2026 and Puzzle Pointer on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*