Comparison

QPhoto Backup vs Earflow

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

Earflow

This app offers real-time transcription and translation for various scenarios, including conferences, interviews, and online communication. It also features an AI chat assistant for enhanced conversations and learning.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription of recordings
  • Instantaneous language translation
  • Face-to-face translation
  • AI chat assistant
  • Meeting minutes generation
  • Classroom note-taking
Features
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【Product Features】 Real-time Transcription of Recordings: Instantly capture inspiration and ensure smooth progress in international conferences. Applicable to conference/travel recordings, recording-based writing, taking classroom notes, and conducting client interviews. Real-time Translation: Break through language barriers in real time and enable seamless communication around the world. Applicable to international conferences, online education, and online chatting. Face-to-face Translation: Tear down language barriers and make communication as natural as breathing. Applicable to business negotiations, cultural exchanges, and shopping abroad. AI Chat Assistant: Carry a smart assistant with you to make conversations more profound and enjoyable. Applicable to entertainment and learning. 【Target Audience】 Professionals in the Workplace: For office meetings and business negotiations, record with one click, easily transcribe meeting contents into text, quickly generate meeting minutes, and share them promptly. Journalists and Lawyers: For interviews and evidence recording, record easily and quickly convert the recordings into text. The AI can assist in exporting and organizing the text into news articles or evidence. Teachers and Students: Teachers can record their lectures and training sessions and convert them into text for material preparation. Students can record the content of teachers' classes and translate overseas courses without pressure. Writers and Scholars: Record inspiration anytime and anywhere, and quickly convert it into text to improve writing efficiency. 【Explanation of Continuous Monthly Subscription Membership】 Explanation of Continuous Monthly Subscription for Recording Subscription Name: Continuous Monthly Subscription for Recording Subscription Period: Monthly Subscription Price: 15 yuan per month Other Rules Payment: The payment will be deducted from the user's iTunes account. Once the user confirms the purchase, the payment will be made immediately. --Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date. After the successful deduction, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. --Cancellation of Renewal: If you wish to cancel the renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current deduction period. Operation Method: Enter [Settings] from the Home page -> Click [iTunes Store & App Store] -> Click [Apple ID], select [View Apple ID] -> [Account Settings] -> Click [Subscriptions] Select the Earflow Recording Package to cancel the subscription. Service Agreement: https://res.photon-s.com/res/vocal/html/service_earflow.html Privacy Agreement: https://res.photon-s.com/res/vocal/html/privacy_earflow.html

Screenshots

QPhoto Backup4 screens
Earflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QPhoto Backup at none against Earflow's shown. QPhoto Backup also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Earflow's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Earflow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earflow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QPhoto Backup ships an update every 2 weeks, Earflow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QPhoto Backup versus Earflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQPhoto BackupEarflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierGdzc

Customer experience

QPhoto Backup

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

Earflow

All ratings1 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
10 purchases

Earflow

Subscriptions5
  • audio and video plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly plan$49.991 Month
  • Quarterly plan$59.993 Months
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  • Quarterly plan$149.993 Months
  • year plan$499.001 Year
One-time5
  • 100 points$0.99
  • 550 points$4.99
  • 1200 points$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 2500 points$19.99
  • 6500 points$49.99

Questions

Is QPhoto Backup free?
QPhoto Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Earflow free?
Earflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QPhoto Backup or Earflow?
Earflow is rated higher. QPhoto Backup averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Earflow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QPhoto Backup or Earflow have ads?
Earflow shows ads; QPhoto Backup does not.
Which is updated more often, QPhoto Backup or Earflow?
QPhoto Backup ships an update every 2 weeks, and Earflow every 4 days. Most recently, QPhoto Backup was updated on October 23, 2026 and Earflow on October 8, 2026.

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