Flash Drive vs PhotoBackup External
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flash Drive
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The Flash Drive JIB Display app displays information for electric vehicle conversions on your phone or tablet.
PhotoBackup External
Easily back up your iPhone and iPad photos directly to a USB drive. Secure your memories offline and free up device storage without needing iCloud or a computer. Enjoy full control over your photo library with a simple and reliable solution.
- Direct backup to external USB drives
- No iCloud or computer required
- Fast and reliable photo export
- Clear progress tracking
- Smart space verification before backup
- Ideal for large photo libraries
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PhotoBackup External makes it incredibly easy to back up all your iPhone and iPad photos directly to an external USB drive — no iCloud, no computer, no subscriptions. Whether you want to free up space, secure your memories offline, or create a full archive of your photo library, PhotoBackup External gives you full control over your data. Why users love PhotoBackup External • Direct backup to external drives Connect any compatible USB-C or Lightning external drive and export your entire photo library in just a few taps. • No iCloud required Keep your photos offline, private, and fully under your control. • Fast and reliable export The app scans your library, calculates required space, and safely copies your photos without interruptions. • Clear progress tracking See exactly how many files have been exported and how much time remains. • Smart space check PhotoBackup External verifies available space on the drive before starting the backup, preventing failed transfers. • Perfect for large libraries Ideal for users with tens of thousands of photos who need a simple and dependable solution. Built for privacy Your photos never leave your device. The app performs backup locally and does not upload data anywhere. Simple. Safe. Offline. Free up storage, protect your memories, and keep full ownership of your photo library — all with a single app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PhotoBackup External at weekly against Flash Drive's every 5 weeks. Flash Drive's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flash Drive ships an update every 5 weeks, PhotoBackup External weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flash Drive | PhotoBackup External |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flash Drive Motors | Fastask OU |
In-app purchases
Flash Drive
No in-app purchases
PhotoBackup External
No in-app purchases
