DataOffloader vs PhotoVideoBackup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DataOffloader
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DataOffloader is the fastest way to move photos and videos from your iPhone to an external SSD. If you shoot a lot of content โ whether for work, social media, or personal projects โ your iPhone storage fills up fast. Especially with ProRes, 4K, and Cinematic Mode videos. DataOffloader gives you a simple, powerful workflow: browse, select, transfer, done. HOW IT WORKS Connect your external SSD to your iPhone via USB-C. Open DataOffloader. Select the media you want to offload. Tap Move or Copy. That's it. SMART BROWSING See all media from the last 24 hours, 3 days, or 7 days at a glance โ or browse your entire library. Navigate your existing albums with built-in search. The default view shows your most recent content, so you can offload today's shoot in seconds. POWERFUL FILTERS Filter by media type: photos only, videos only, ProRes, RAW, Live Photos, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse, Cinematic, or Screenshots. Sort by newest, oldest, largest file size, smallest, or video duration. Find exactly what you need, fast. FAST SELECTION Tap to select individual items. Swipe across the grid to select many at once. Select All to grab everything in your current view. A live counter shows how many items you've selected and their total size. MOVE, COPY, OR DELETE Move files to your external SSD to free up iPhone storage immediately. Copy files to keep them on both devices. Delete files you no longer need with a double-confirmation safety net. DataOffloader preserves original file quality โ no compression, no conversion. BUILT FOR CREATORS Whether you're a filmmaker shooting ProRes on iPhone, a photographer managing RAW files, or a content creator clearing space between shoots โ DataOffloader is the tool you've been missing. Requires an iPhone with USB-C connector and an external storage device.
PhotoVideoBackup
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PhotoVideoBackup transfers your photos and videos from your iPhone directly to an external SSD over USB-C fast, private, and offline. No cloud. No subscription. No middleman. WHY PHOTOVIDEOBACKUP? Most backup solutions send your files to a cloud server you don't control. PhotoVideoBackup sends them straight to your drive. Your memories stay yours. HOW IT WORKS 1. Plug in your USB-C SSD 2. Select the destination folder once 3. Tap Backup โ done Access is preserved across launches via secure bookmarks. You never have to pick the folder again. FREE FEATURES - Back up your iPhone Photos Library (photos & videos) - Single SSD destination - Real-time progress with file-by-file status - Full backup report: copied, skipped, failed, duration - History of all past backup sessions PRO FEATURES โ one-time $4.99 - Add external sources: SD cards, USB drives, Insta360, DJI, Blackmagic cameras, and more - Mirror backup to a second SSD simultaneously - Perfect for photographers and videographers who shoot on multiple devices No subscription. Pay once. Use forever. PRIVACY PhotoVideoBackup does not collect, transmit, or store any of your data. Everything stays on your device and your drive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PhotoVideoBackup at Free against DataOffloader's $0.99. PhotoVideoBackup also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). DataOffloader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
PhotoVideoBackup is free to download; DataOffloader costs $0.99 up front. PhotoVideoBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DataOffloader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DataOffloader | PhotoVideoBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simone Montanari | Gerard DUVAL |
In-app purchases
DataOffloader
No in-app purchases
PhotoVideoBackup
- PhotoVideoBackup Pro$1.99
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