silentBackup vs Befoor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
silentBackup
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SilentBackup keeps your memories safe by automatically backing up photos and videos from your iPhone to your own Nextcloud server. Unlike cloud services that store your files on third-party platforms, SilentBackup is built for privacy-first users: your data stays under your control on your own server. Key features Automatic photo and video backup to Nextcloud Privacy-first design: files go to your own server Background sync support on iOS Easy setup for non-technical users Backup only recent items (for example: last 30 days) Optional Wi-Fi-only and charging-only sync Optional folder organization by year or year/month Clear backup status and activity overview Why SilentBackup? SilentBackup is made for people who want simple, reliable backups without giving up privacy. Set it up once, and it quietly keeps your library protected. Requirements A working Nextcloud account/server Internet connection (Wi-Fi recommended for large uploads)
Befoor
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Befoor reads the calendars you choose and rings a real alarm before each meeting, so you're never caught off guard. - Real alarms: Befoor uses the same system alarms as the Clock app, so they ring even when your iPhone is on silent or in a Focus, and even if Befoor isn't open. - Three alerts per meeting: 15, 7 and 1 minute before by default. Change any of them. - Snooze or stop right from the alarm. Stop skips that meeting's remaining alerts. - A countdown to your next meeting in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen. - Choose from a set of pleasant alarm sounds. - Ignore meetings by keyword (like "lunch"), skip weekends, and pick which calendars to watch. - Keeps up with your calendar automatically. - Use it on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with one device set as the main device. On Mac, Befoor uses notifications instead of alarms. Optionally, Befoor can also track your 1:1 meetings: notes, follow-ups, long-term notes and reminders for each person, synced through iCloud. Requires iOS 26.
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The clearest difference is price: Befoor at Free against silentBackup's $0.99. silentBackup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Befoor is free to download; silentBackup costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | silentBackup | Befoor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Hempel | Jiro Feingold |
In-app purchases
silentBackup
No in-app purchases
Befoor
No in-app purchases









