Parachute Backup Mobile vs READYWARE Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parachute Backup Mobile
This app provides a secure backup solution for your iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive content. It allows you to transfer your photos, videos, and documents to various storage options you control, ensuring you retain full ownership and access to your data.
- Backup iCloud Photos and Drive
- Multiple storage destinations (external drives, cloud services, NAS)
- Preserve original quality and edits
- Automated backups via Shortcuts and Schedules
- Privacy-first design with no data sent to app servers
- Supports Live Photos, RAW, and slow motion
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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).
READYWARE Universal Remote
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READYWARE - The Simple Solution. The Ultimate GUI. The ultimate smart universal remote control for iPhone and iPad. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a fully customizable IR and RF remote that controls every device in your home - TVs, cable boxes, soundbars, fans, ACs, smart lights, fireplaces, even sprinklers. One app. One canvas. Every room. So easy you won't even need instructions. Smart IR / RF & Learning - The Largest Database of Downloadable Remotes on the Internet 700,000+ IR signals. 1,100+ brands. Thousands of devices. Pick your device. Pick your brand. Your remote is ready in seconds. No manual code entry. No guesswork. Or learn any code from any existing remote - IR or RF - straight into your layout. Custom Canvas - Your Remote Can Look Like Anything The canvas is a blank slate. Drag and drop buttons anywhere - any size, color, shape, icon, label, or transparency. Pick any wallpaper: live streaming video, IP cameras, YouTube, GIFs, or any URL. Drop transparent buttons over a photo of your actual remote. Make it look exactly like the real thing - or something better. IR Blasters That Work Forever. Works with WiFi blasters (BroadLink RM4, RM4 Mini, RM4 Pro - IR and RF), USB IR blasters (Generic HID, SiLabs CP210x, CH341 / CH340), little USB-C IR blasters. The Ocrustar, Tiqiaa, ZaZaRemote, ElkSmart family. Global Caché iTach WiFi, TCP sendir protocol, Tuya and SmartIR devices. Use one - or many at once. The .irc Open Standard - A New Standard for the Industry Every remote saves as a portable .irc file - raw IR pulse timings that work with any hardware, forever. Download remotes. Share them with friends. Build your own from scratch. Save your entire setup as a .ircprofile and restore it on any device. Back up and restore in seconds. Never lose a setup again. Your remotes. Your layout. Your way. Forever. Features: • Custom Canvas Builder - buttons any size, color, shape, label, transparency • Web Viewer - full remote access from any browser worldwide • Video & Web Wallpapers - live cameras, YouTube, GIFs, any URL • IR & RF Learning - learn any signal from any remote • Signal Editor - edit IR pulse timings, visualize waveforms live • Format Converter - paste Pronto Hex, LIRC, Flipper Zero, BroadLink, Global Caché - all auto-detected • Smart Home - Philips Hue, Home Assistant, Kasa, any HTTP device • Voice & Siri Ready - ask Siri to find your remote, it finds it • Screen Mirror - cast your canvas to the big screen, buttons float over live video • No subscriptions. No ads. No in-app purchases. No data collection. No cloud lock-in. READYWARE.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: READYWARE Universal Remote at every 5 days against Parachute Backup Mobile's every 10 days. READYWARE Universal Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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
Parachute Backup Mobile costs $9.99 and READYWARE Universal Remote $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Parachute Backup Mobile ships an update every 10 days, READYWARE Universal Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parachute Backup Mobile | READYWARE Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (100 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Leitmotif GmbH | James Blackhall |
Bugs and requests
Parachute Backup Mobile
Reported bugs
1 issue- Doesn't work
Requested features
1 request- Support for Proton Drive
READYWARE Universal Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Parachute Backup Mobile
No in-app purchases
READYWARE Universal Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Parachute Backup Mobile free?
Is READYWARE Universal Remote free?
Do Parachute Backup Mobile or READYWARE Universal Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Parachute Backup Mobile or READYWARE Universal Remote?
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