Comparison

My OWC vs TapBackup

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

Head to head
About

My OWC

Manage, monitor, and maximize your OWC products with this comprehensive companion app. It simplifies device registration, provides instant access to setup guides and troubleshooting, and delivers real-time product-specific alerts. Explore products in your space with 3D previews and stay informed about the latest news and promotions.

Highlights
  • Effortless product onboarding
  • Quick access to setup resources
  • Product-specific alerts and notifications
  • 3D product previews with AR
  • Easy product registration and management
  • Latest OWC news and updates
Features
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The My OWC app is your all-in-one hub for managing, monitoring, and maximizing your OWC products. Whether you're registering new devices, accessing product guides, or staying up to date with the latest OWC news and promotions, My OWC makes it easy to stay connected. With seamless onboarding, quick access to resources, and real-time notifications for your storage and connectivity devices, My OWC ensures you always get the best performance from your OWC gear. KEY FEATURES • Effortless Onboarding: Set up your OWC products quickly by scanning the My OWC QR code or selecting from an in-app product list. • Quick Start & Setup Resources: Instantly access product manuals, setup instructions, troubleshooting resources, and commonly asked questions. • Product-Specific Alerts: Stay informed with real-time notifications about firmware updates, performance tips, product news, and more. • 3D Product Previews: Use augmented reality to view select OWC products in your own workspace—see how devices will fit before setup. • Easy Product Management: Register your OWC products in seconds to ensure you stay up to date with product specific news and updates. • Stay Updated: Get the latest OWC news, upcoming events, and exclusive updates right in the app. PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY The My OWC app supports a wide range of OWC products, from desktop storage solutions like ThunderBay and ThunderBlade to portable options such as the Express 1M2 and the popular Envoy line. Users can also stay updated on OWC docks and Atlas memory cards. WHY CHOOSE MY OWC? Designed for creators, professionals, and tech enthusiasts, My OWC helps you get the most out of your OWC solutions with intuitive tools, powerful resources, and a seamless user experience. Download today and take control of your OWC products like never before!

About

TapBackup

Features
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BMX Tap Backup is a simple way to back up your phone to your Bytesize drive. With one tap, you can copy photos, videos, and files from your phone to local storage. You can view transfer progress in real time, so you always know what has been saved to your drive and what is still on your phone. Built for creators, travelers, and anyone who needs extra storage, Tap Backup gives you a fast, reliable backup whenever you are running out of space or need an easy offload.

Screenshots

My OWC4 screens
TapBackup4 screens

Verdict

The call

My OWC and TapBackup are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My OWC ships an update every 9 days, TapBackup every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
My OWC versus TapBackup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy OWCTapBackup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOWCBMX PTE. LTD

In-app purchases

None

My OWC

No in-app purchases

None

TapBackup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My OWC free?
My OWC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapBackup free?
TapBackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My OWC or TapBackup have ads?
Neither My OWC nor TapBackup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My OWC or TapBackup?
My OWC ships an update every 9 days, and TapBackup every 6 days. Most recently, My OWC was updated on October 8, 2026 and TapBackup on October 5, 2026.

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