Comparison

PhotoBackup External vs Remote Screen Viewer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Remote Screen Viewer

Remotely view an iPhone or iPad screen to provide step-by-step guidance. Initiate a call and share a code to see their device in real-time. Ideal for assisting family, friends, or customers with their iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Live screen sharing
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Phone call integration
  • 6-digit code for access
  • View-only mode
  • Assistance for family and friends
Features
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Remote Screen Viewer lets you see someone else's iPhone or iPad screen so you can guide them through anything, step by step. Start a phone call with the person you want to help. Ask them to open the View My Screen app on their device — a large 6-digit code will appear on their screen. Enter that code and their screen appears on yours instantly. Perfect for helping family members, friends, or customers navigate their iPhone or iPad. • $2.99 — includes 2 hours of session time • Additional time packs and an unlimited monthly plan available in-app • Works on iPhone and iPad • View only — you can see their screen but cannot tap, type, or control their device • No subscription — one-time purchase This App can be run on iphone, ipad or MacOS but the companion app can only run on iphone or ipad. Requires View My Screen app(free) on the other person's device. Remote Screen Viewer includes built-in options to help them install the app — including sending a direct text message with an App Store download link, step-by-step install instructions you can read aloud over the phone, or guidance for finding it if it's already installed.

Screenshots

PhotoBackup External4 screens
Remote Screen Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PhotoBackup External at Free against Remote Screen Viewer's $2.99. PhotoBackup External also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (87 vs 1). Remote Screen Viewer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PhotoBackup External is free to download; Remote Screen Viewer costs $2.99 up front. Remote Screen Viewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PhotoBackup External asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Screen Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoBackup External has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoBackup External ships an update weekly, Remote Screen Viewer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PhotoBackup External versus Remote Screen Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoBackup ExternalRemote Screen Viewer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (87 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFastask OUBryon Monday

Customer experience

PhotoBackup External

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Remote Screen Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PhotoBackup External

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote Screen Viewer

One-time3
  • Small Pack 2 hours$1.99
  • Medium Pack$3.99
  • Large Pack$5.99

Questions

Is PhotoBackup External free?
PhotoBackup External is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Screen Viewer free?
Remote Screen Viewer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhotoBackup External or Remote Screen Viewer?
Remote Screen Viewer is rated higher. PhotoBackup External averages 4.8 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Remote Screen Viewer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PhotoBackup External or Remote Screen Viewer have ads?
Neither PhotoBackup External nor Remote Screen Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoBackup External or Remote Screen Viewer?
PhotoBackup External ships an update weekly, and Remote Screen Viewer daily. Most recently, PhotoBackup External was updated on November 13, 2026 and Remote Screen Viewer on November 2, 2026.

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