BackupFlow vs iPocketRemote

Tired of recurring cloud storage subscriptions? Back up your iPhone photos, videos, and files directly to your own NAS, home server, or personal cloud. BackupFlow is a privacy-first, automated backup utility built for SFTP (SSH), WebDAV (HTTPS), and FTP/FTPS servers. KEY FEATURES • Quick Server Presets: One-tap templates for Synology NAS (SFTP & WebDAV), Nextcloud, ownCloud, TrueNAS, and QNAP. • Year/Month Photo Folders: Keep your archive tidy on your NAS by automatically sorting photos and videos into YYYY/MM (e.g. 2026/10) or YYYY-MM subfolders. • Preserve Original Formats: Upload original HEIC, ProRAW, and MOV camera files without recompression. • Smart Incremental Sync & SHA-256 Verification: Only new or modified files are uploaded. Optional SHA-256 hashing ensures bit-perfect transfers. • Safe Dry-Run Preview: Preview the exact list of files to be uploaded or cleaned up before running a live backup. • Intelligent Background Automation: Schedule daily, weekly, or monthly backups limited to Wi-Fi, charging state, battery threshold, or quiet hours. • Local-First Security: Credentials and SSH keys are stored strictly in the iOS Keychain with TOFU host-key and TLS certificate pinning. Zero third-party servers or analytics. • One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions, no ads, no task limits.

Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and remote control for your Mac. Move the pointer, click, right-click, scroll, and drag from your phone. You can also control media and volume, lock the screen, or put your Mac to sleep—all over your local network. iPocketRemote works with the companion Mac app iPocketDock. In iPocketRemote, open Settings and tap Download Mac App to install it. REMOTE TRACKPAD • Move the Mac pointer with one finger • Tap to click and double-tap to double-click • Two-finger tap for right-click • Scroll with two fingers or along either trackpad edge • Press and move to drag • Adjust pointer sensitivity and edge scrolling • Choose from multiple trackpad styles MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS • Play or pause media • Go to the previous or next track • Adjust volume from 0–100 or mute instantly • Lock your Mac or put it to sleep • Manage multiple Macs and choose a preferred device QUICK, PRIVATE CONNECTION • Pair by scanning a QR code or entering a pairing code • Automatically reconnect to paired Macs • Communicates directly over your local network • No cloud service or account required • Pairing credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later • Mac running the latest iPocketDock • iPhone and Mac connected to the same local network • Camera permission is used only for QR-code pairing • Local Network permission is used to find and connect to your Mac Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/