Comparison

AuBackup vs ColdCopy

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

Head to head
About

AuBackup

Features
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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: β€’ Direct iPhone-to-PC backup β€’ Full-quality photo and video transfer β€’ Fast QR pairing with your desktop β€’ Works over Wi-Fi and USB β€’ Local transfer flow designed for privacy β€’ 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.

About

ColdCopy

Features
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ColdCopy backs up your iPhone photos, videos, contacts, and calendars directly to a USB drive or NAS β€” no cloud, no subscription, no internet required. Just plug in your drive and tap Back Up. ColdCopy copies only what's new, skipping files you've already transferred. Your originals stay on your iPhone. WHAT YOU CAN BACK UP β€’ Photos and videos (HEIC, RAW, Live Photos, videos) β€’ Contacts β€’ Calendars FEATURES β€’ Offline-first β€” works with zero internet connection β€’ Smart deduplication β€” never copies the same file twice β€’ USB and SMB (NAS / network drive) support β€’ HEIC to JPEG conversion on the fly β€’ Transfer history with per-file status β€’ Home screen widget showing your last backup β€’ Filter by year, date range, album, or hand-pick files β€’ Drive management β€” rename drives, view coverage per drive PRO β€” ONE-TIME PURCHASE β€’ Unlimited files per day (Free: 50 files/day) β€’ No ads β€’ RAW file backup included β€’ Back up all selected files in one go ColdCopy is built for people who want their photos safe without giving them to a cloud service. Your files go from your iPhone to your drive β€” that's it. Support: lidavi.com/coldcopy

Screenshots

AuBackup3 screens
ColdCopy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AuBackup at 3 against ColdCopy's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AuBackup versus ColdCopy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuBackupColdCopy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperδΊšη”· θΎ›LIDAVI Technologies Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

AuBackup

No in-app purchases

None

ColdCopy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AuBackup free?
AuBackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColdCopy free?
ColdCopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AuBackup or ColdCopy have ads?
Neither AuBackup nor ColdCopy shows ads.

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