Comparison

QPhoto Backup vs mate. Dashboard

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

Head to head
About

QPhoto Backup

Securely back up photos and videos to your QNAP NAS with automatic background synchronization. Manage your NAS files, free up local storage by identifying duplicates and large files, and enjoy end-to-end encryption for your data. Offers flexible connectivity and an intuitive interface for easy use.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Local storage cleaner
  • Browse and manage NAS files
  • Smart background sync
  • Duplicate detection
Features
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Automatically back up all your photos and videos to your QNAP NAS. QPhoto Backup is the complete solution to secure your memories on your NAS while managing and freeing up local storage. SECURE & PRIVATE BACKUP • End-to-end encryption for your credentials • Your data never leaves your device • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Works on local network & remotely via myQNAPcloud • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support AUTOMATIC PHOTO & VIDEO BACKUP • Smart background backup without user action • Compatible with QTS 4.0 & QTS 5.0+ • All formats supported: HEIC, RAW, JPEG, MP4, MOV • Preserves EXIF metadata & GPS location data • Keeps original file names and capture dates • Intelligent duplicate detection • Advanced filtering by date, size, and album • Detailed backup history with task tracking BROWSE & MANAGE NAS FILES • Navigate through your QNAP NAS files • Preview photos, videos, and documents directly • Download files from your NAS to iPhone • Upload any files from your device • Multi-selection and batch operations • Search and organize your NAS content ON-DEVICE CLEANER • Identify large photos and videos consuming space • Detect and remove similar and duplicate photos • Find screenshots and optimize library • Clean contacts, events, and reminders • Battery optimization tips and guides • Free up iPhone storage after backup • "Already backed up" section to free up space safely EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes — no technical knowledge required • Monitor backups with iOS widgets & Live Activities • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Background notifications for status updates • Intuitive interface for all features FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • myQNAPcloud: connect from anywhere • Direct IP/Host connection • Custom DDNS support • Automatic reconnection after network issues Perfect alternative to Google Photos or iCloud if you own a QNAP NAS. Keep full control of your photo library and manage your device storage efficiently. Works seamlessly with Qfile, QuMagie, and other QNAP mobile apps. Made by the QNAP community for QNAP users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@qphotobackup.app! --- Some features require QPhoto Backup Pro: monthly or yearly subscription, or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. QPhoto Backup is not affiliated with QNAP Systems, Inc. Terms: https://qphotobackup.app/resources/terms.html

About

mate. Dashboard

Control human-centric lighting systems for enhanced well-being, productivity, and energy savings. Adjust color temperatures, monitor energy usage, and create personalized lighting scenes. Seamlessly integrate and manage devices for residential, commercial, and healthcare spaces.

Highlights
  • Circadian rhythm support
  • Real-time energy monitoring
  • Customizable scene creation
  • Seamless device integration
  • System alerts and logs
  • Scalable for any setting
Features
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Take full control of your lighting with mate. Dashboard, the official companion app for mate’s human-centric lighting system. Designed to bring circadian-friendly illumination into residential, commercial, and healthcare spaces, mate. Dashboard combines user-friendly scene management with real-time monitoring to help you enhance comfort, productivity, and energy savings. Key Features • Circadian Rhythm Support Adjust color temperatures to mimic natural sunlight cycles and support healthier sleep-wake patterns. • Real-Time Monitoring Track energy usage, fixture performance, and cost savings insights right from your iPhone or iPad—no separate web portal required. • Simple Scene Creation Personalize lighting scenes for different moods or tasks and switch between them effortlessly with just a tap. • Seamless Device Integration Automatically detect mate. Lighting devices on your network, apply firmware updates with ease, and personalize each device—directly within the app. • Alerts & Logs Get notified about system events or fixture issues, allowing for quicker troubleshooting and maintenance planning. • Scalable for Any Setting Whether you’re illuminating a single room or an entire facility, mate. Dashboard scales effortlessly to pair with systems of any size. Why mate. Dashboard? Mate specializes in thoughtful, circadian-focused lighting solutions that prioritize user well-being. Backed by extensive research and a deep commitment to innovation, mate. Dashboard puts powerful lighting control at your fingertips—helping you create environments that align with natural rhythms, drive down energy costs, and foster improved comfort and productivity. Requirements • M8-TW-ULTRA lighting devices and compatible fixtures. Download mate. Dashboard today and experience the future of lighting—intuitive, efficient, and aligned with how we live.

Screenshots

QPhoto Backup4 screens
mate. Dashboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mate. Dashboard at none against QPhoto Backup's 5. mate. Dashboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). QPhoto Backup's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. QPhoto Backup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. mate. Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mate. Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QPhoto Backup ships an update every 2 weeks, mate. Dashboard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QPhoto Backup versus mate. Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQPhoto Backupmate. Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierOnyxtheaters.tv, Inc.

Customer experience

QPhoto Backup

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

mate. Dashboard

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QPhoto Backup

Subscriptions4
  • Pro version - Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro version - Month$3.991 Month
  • Pro version - Year7 Days trial$12.991 Year
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  • Pro version - Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro version - Lifetime$44.99
None

mate. Dashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QPhoto Backup free?
QPhoto Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mate. Dashboard free?
mate. Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QPhoto Backup or mate. Dashboard?
mate. Dashboard is rated higher. QPhoto Backup averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while mate. Dashboard averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do QPhoto Backup or mate. Dashboard have ads?
Neither QPhoto Backup nor mate. Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QPhoto Backup or mate. Dashboard?
QPhoto Backup ships an update every 2 weeks, and mate. Dashboard every 6 weeks. Most recently, QPhoto Backup was updated on November 7, 2026 and mate. Dashboard on October 30, 2026.

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