Comparison

Borg Backup Explorer vs Quick Copy

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

Head to head
About

Borg Backup Explorer

Features
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Borg Backup Explorer opens the backups you already have. It connects to your own Borg repository over SSH, lists its archives, and lets you walk through them like a file manager - to find the one file you need and get it back, without restoring anything else and without sitting down at a computer. WHAT IT DOES - Browse every archive in a Borg repository, folder by folder - Preview photos and documents before downloading them - Download a single file and open it in any app on your phone - Keep what you downloaded, or delete it when you no longer need it - Show hidden files, or leave them out of the way ON YOUR PHONE, AND NOWHERE ELSE The app talks to your backup host itself, over SSH. Your SSH key and your repository password never leave the phone, and there is no server in between that sees anything. The first time an archive is opened it is read through once to build an index, which takes a while and is best done on Wi-Fi; everything after that is fast. WHAT YOU NEED An existing Borg repository you can reach over SSH, the SSH key for it, and the repository passphrase. This app does not create backups and does not change them - it only reads. Nothing in your repository is ever written to or deleted. PRO The app is free for one repository and for files up to 2 MB, previews included. A pro account downloads files of any size and lets you configure more than one repository. It is a subscription, monthly or yearly. PRIVACY The app holds your SSH key and repository password to connect, and nothing else. There are no accounts to create and no personal data is collected. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.insoso.at/borg-backup-explorer.html

About

Quick Copy

Features
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Quick Copy lets you save any type of clipboard content, including text, links, and images, then instantly copy or share them with other apps. Depending on the item type, you can redirect content directly to specific apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, e-mail, or phone dialers. The app also supports images, including SVG files, and allows you to paste supported images directly from your clipboard. You can extract text and images from Instagram posts, Tweets, or almost any website, then copy, edit, or share them easily. Quick Copy also makes it simple to manage your content by pinning important items to the notification bar for quick access outside the app. For security and backup, you can automatically or manually back up your items to Google Drive. The app itself can also be locked using a PIN or fingerprint for additional privacy. If you prefer local backups, you can export and import your items as JSON files, or export them in JSON, TXT, XLSX, and DOCX formats.

Screenshots

Borg Backup Explorer4 screens
Quick Copy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Borg Backup Explorer at none against Quick Copy's shown. Quick Copy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Borg Backup Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Quick Copy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Borg Backup Explorer ships an update every 11 days, Quick Copy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Borg Backup Explorer versus Quick Copy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorg Backup ExplorerQuick Copy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB84 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerinsoso GmbHMELIH RUSEN OZKUL

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Borg Backup Explorer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Account$2.991 Month
  • Pro Account$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Account$3.99
1 purchases

Quick Copy

One-time1
  • Quick Copy Premium$1.79

Questions

Is Borg Backup Explorer free?
Borg Backup Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Copy free?
Quick Copy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Borg Backup Explorer or Quick Copy have ads?
Quick Copy shows ads; Borg Backup Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Borg Backup Explorer or Quick Copy?
Borg Backup Explorer ships an update every 11 days, and Quick Copy every 3 days. Most recently, Borg Backup Explorer was updated on November 12, 2026 and Quick Copy on November 13, 2026.

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