Comparison

Sable. vs Parachute Backup Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Sable.

This app connects to a SABnzbd instance, offering robust file management capabilities. It allows users to control their download queue, manage history items, and receive notifications. Premium features enhance the experience with advanced widgets and statistics.

Highlights
  • Pause/resume download queue
  • Manage queue order and priority
  • Upload .nzb files from device storage
  • Retry or remove history items
  • Control Center widget
  • Notifications for new files and warnings
Features
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Welcome to Sable. Sable is a companion app, designed to connect to an instance of SABnzbd. Sable has been meticulously crafted with the latest features of iOS to make it feel like a native part of your device, and not just an add on. Standard Features: - Pause/resume queue - Manage queue order/priority - Supply passwords - Upload .nzb from Files - Retry or remove history items - Control Center widget - Notify on new files and warnings Premium Features requiring purchase of Subscription: - Push Notifications - Home/Lock Screen widgets - Live Activity - Additional Statistics - Custom Icons & Appearance Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://codefruitio.github.io/getsable/privacypolicy/

About

Parachute Backup Mobile

Safeguard your iCloud Photos and Drive content by backing it up to your own storage. Preserve originals in full resolution and access your files directly from your chosen destination without lock-in. Automate backups for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Backup iCloud Photos and Drive
  • Preserve original quality
  • Multiple storage destinations
  • Automated backups via Shortcuts
  • Privacy-first data transfer
  • Supports RAW and Live Photos
Features
Currently charting
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Parachute is your backup companion for iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive. It backs up your memories — photos, videos, and documents — to storage you control, whether that’s an external drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, S3 Buckets, network drives/NAS, external hard drives and more. With Parachute, you get peace of mind and full ownership of your data, free from lock-in. Your Data, Your Way • Back up your entire iCloud Photos library (including Shared Albums) and folders from iCloud Drive. • Preserve originals in full resolution, all adjustment data, and the current edited versions. • Works with USB drives, NAS/SMB/SFTP mounts, Google Drive, S3 Buckets, OneDrive, external hard drives and more Key Features • Backups can be triggered from the main screen to any of your backup destinations • Automate backups with Shortcuts integration and Schedules • Privacy-first: transfers handled via Apple’s Files extensions — your credentials never touch our app. • Supports full-quality media: Live Photos + videos, RAW images, bursts, edits, and slow motion. Why It Matters • iCloud sync ≠ backup — deletions, expired storage, or sync errors can mean permanent loss. • Parachute safeguards your digital life from accidents and disasters. • Your files are stored in normal folders you can browse and restore from directly — no special tools needed. One time purchase. No Lock-In. • One-time purchase unlocks all backup functionality — no recurring fees. • Your data stays in your storage, not ours. • No accounts, no telemetry, no background bloat. FAQ Highlights Q: Does Parachute ever delete files from iCloud? A: Never. It’s strictly read-only. Q: Can I restore without Parachute? A: Yes. Backups are just normal folders — copy them back with Finder anytime. Q: What if a file is corrupted in iCloud? A: Parachute flags any unexportable items so you know exactly what couldn’t be saved. Q: Can it back up non-iCloud folders? A: Yes. Add any folder via the iOS/iPadOS file picker By downloading Parachute Backup, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy (https://parachuteapps.com/privacy).

Screenshots

Sable.4 screens
Parachute Backup Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sable. at Free against Parachute Backup Mobile's $14.99. Sable. also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 74%). Parachute Backup Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On rating, 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

Sable. is free to download; Parachute Backup Mobile costs $14.99 up front. Sable. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Parachute Backup Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sable. against 4.6 for Parachute Backup Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 112 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Sable.'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Parachute Backup Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sable. ships an update monthly, Parachute Backup Mobile every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Sable. versus Parachute Backup Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSable.Parachute Backup Mobile
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.7 (30 ratings) — better4.6 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings30112 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#156 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler PlesetzLeitmotif GmbH

Customer experience

Sable.

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Parachute Backup Mobile

All ratings110 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative16.9%

Bugs and requests

Sable.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Parachute Backup Mobile

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Doesn't work

Requested features

1 request
  • Support for Proton Drive

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sable.

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Upgrade$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

Parachute Backup Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sable. free?
Sable. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parachute Backup Mobile free?
Parachute Backup Mobile costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sable. or Parachute Backup Mobile?
Sable. is rated higher. Sable. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Parachute Backup Mobile averages 4.6 from 112 ratings.
Do Sable. or Parachute Backup Mobile have ads?
Neither Sable. nor Parachute Backup Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sable. or Parachute Backup Mobile?
Sable. ships an update monthly, and Parachute Backup Mobile every 8 days. Most recently, Sable. was updated on November 4, 2026 and Parachute Backup Mobile on November 12, 2026.

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