AuBackup vs VaultDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AuBackup
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AuBackup moves photos and videos from your iPhone to your PC without routing your library through the cloud. Pair in seconds by scanning a QR code from AuSearch on your desktop, then transfer full-quality items over Wi-Fi or switch to USB for even faster backups. Reconnect to the same desktop later and keep your library moving with a simple, privacy-friendly workflow. Why AuBackup: • Direct iPhone-to-PC backup • Full-quality photo and video transfer • Fast QR pairing with your desktop • Works over Wi-Fi and USB • Local transfer flow designed for privacy • Easy reconnects to previously paired desktops Start on your PC, add a Mobile Folder in AuSearch, scan the QR code, and back up your library in minutes.
VaultDrive
Securely back up photos, videos, and files directly to a USB drive without needing cloud storage. Create private, offline backups you control, freeing up phone space and protecting your memories.
- Backup photos, videos, and files to USB
- No cloud upload required
- Private offline backups
- Download iCloud originals before backup
- Review selection before copying
- Track backup progress
- Resume interrupted backups
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Back up your photos, videos and files straight to a USB flash drive, SSD or SD card. No cloud, no account, no subscription: your memories stay on a drive you own. Plug in your drive, choose what to back up and tap Start Backup. VaultDrive copies your originals in full quality, directly from your phone to the drive. WHAT YOU GET • Direct to your drive: no uploads and no waiting for cloud storage • Original quality: files are copied as they are, never compressed • Fresh or Incremental: back up everything, or only what's new since last time • Files already on your drive are skipped automatically • Organized your way: folders by date or by album, with one folder per phone • Back up your whole library, selected albums, or files and folders • Resume anytime: if the drive is unplugged or the backup is interrupted, pick up where you left off • Clear summaries, backup history and reminders when new photos are ready • Photos, videos, Live Photos, screenshots and, if you choose, your Hidden album • Works with iPhone 15 and later over USB-C, and with earlier iPhones through a Lightning to USB adapter • Downloads originals stored only in iCloud first, over Wi-Fi only if you prefer • App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID DRIVE TIPS Format your drive as exFAT: it works with Windows and Mac computers and stores files larger than 4 GB. FREE TO TRY, PRO ONCE VaultDrive is free to try. Upgrade to Pro once for unlimited and incremental backups. It's a one-time purchase, with no subscription, ever. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and files are never uploaded to a cloud or server. No account or sign-up is needed, and backing up to your drive works without an internet connection. Keep your memories safe, on your own drive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuBackup at none against VaultDrive's 3. AuBackup also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. VaultDrive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AuBackup asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AuBackup | VaultDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 亚男 辛 | Coticsy |
In-app purchases
AuBackup
No in-app purchases
VaultDrive
- VaultDrive: USB Backup$4.99
- VaultDrive: USB Backup$9.99
- VaultDrive: USB Backup$19.99









