UBackup vs NetTether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UBackup
Securely back up your photo albums and contacts without worrying about storage limits or cloud privacy. This app uses an Apple USB drive for reliable data protection, preventing data loss.
- Backup photo albums
- Backup contacts
- No iCloud storage limits
- Enhanced privacy and security
- Uses Apple USB drive
- Prevent data loss
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UBackup is a powerful application that can help you back up your precious photo albums and contacts at any time. Compared with the space limit of iCloud, UBackup does not require you to worry about insufficient storage space. At the same time, you do not need to worry about privacy and security issues after uploading to the cloud. You only need an Apple USB drive to get rid of the worry of data loss.
NetTether
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Your old PC is sitting there with terabytes of unused storage. NetTether puts it to work. Plug the NetTether dongle into your Windows PC, install the companion client, and this free app turns your phone into a remote control for all that storage — from anywhere in the world. Subscribe to NetTether PRO and enjoy uncapped high-speed forwarding plus 300 GB of high-speed data every month — perfect for 4K streaming, fast downloads, and seamless backups, all at one simple price. NetTether PRO subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing period until cancelled. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your Apple Account Settings. Privacy Policy:https://looda.net/privacy Terms of Use:https://looda.net/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UBackup at none against NetTether's 2. NetTether's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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. NetTether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. UBackup asks for nothing beyond the download.
UBackup ships an update every 4 weeks, NetTether every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UBackup | NetTether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (82 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Dianzhui Culture Technology Co., Ltd. | AVORA TECH COMPANY LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
UBackup
Reported bugs
40 issues- App does not save videos that play
- Cannot clear cache
- App continues to fill up
- Drive not recognized on any device
- Lost photos/cannot retrieve
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- Latest update caused malfunction
- Drive not recognized on iPhone
- Zero space/won't load
- Cannot save or open files on another device
- Never worked
- Allows backup of only one at a time
- Not recognizing USB stick
- Cannot get it to work
- Files not visible on USB
- Videos uploaded do not play from USB
- App gives scam/hacker vibes
- Deleted everything from phone without permission
- Cannot connect to seller/support
- Flash drive suddenly stopped working
- Pop-up error in Chinese
- Cannot access files
- Cannot backup Apple Live Photos
- Only saves JPEGs, not file types
- Scam text received after allowing app access
- Misleading product description
- Cannot get video from PS4 to iPhone
- Only saved a fraction of photos
- Keeps telling user to insert USB drive
- Does not work reliably
- Backs up only one-third of data
- Files corrupted when transferring to Mac/PC
- Struggling to delete old images
- Cannot delete images efficiently
- Cannot make playlists for music
- Cannot be used repeatedly
- Won't load partitioned large video files
- Backup deletes photos from iCloud
- Shows used space with no photos
- USB disc not connected error
- Support link goes nowhere
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to rename files in-app
- Ability to back up to specific folders
- Improved media player/playlist functionality
- Fix for live photo backup
NetTether
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UBackup
No in-app purchases
NetTether
- NetTether Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- NetTether Pro Annual$79.901 Year
