AuBackup vs ColdCopy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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: 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.
ColdCopy
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | AuBackup | ColdCopy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | δΊη· θΎ | LIDAVI Technologies Private Limited |
In-app purchases
AuBackup
No in-app purchases
ColdCopy
No in-app purchases








