Comparison

MySequence vs UBackup

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

Head to head
About

MySequence

Analyze DNA and Next-Generation Sequencing data on your mobile device. View, edit, and extract sequences, translate DNA to amino acids, and generate high-quality PDF reports. Organize and sync your sequencing files across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Analyze .abi, .ab1, .scf, and FastQ files
  • View and edit raw DNA data
  • Extract DNA sequence and base positions
  • Translate DNA to amino acid sequences
  • Export sequence, translation, and PDF reports
  • Organize and sync sequencing files
  • Analyze Next-Generation Sequencing data
Features
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Sequencing results, at a glance. MySequence is a focused app for looking at DNA sequencing data on your iPhone and iPad. Open a file, see what the sequencer saw, and decide whether your reaction worked, wherever you are. AB1, ABI AND SCF FILES • Opens .ab1, .abi and .scf files, even when they arrive as zipped mail attachments • Inspect the chromatogram and view or edit the raw data • Extract the DNA sequence and base positions • Translate the sequence into an amino acid sequence in the frame you choose, to check a cloning or mutagenesis result right away • Export the sequence, the translation and a high-quality PDF report via email, AirPrint or to other apps FASTQ FILES • Open Next-Generation Sequencing data in FASTQ format and check the result and quality of your reaction directly on your mobile device YOUR FILES, EVERYWHERE • MySequence stores and organises your sequencing files and syncs them across all your devices Whether you are verifying a plasmid or taking a first look at a sequencing run, MySequence keeps the routine checks quick, so you can get back to the bench.

About

UBackup

Securely back up your photo albums and contacts without worrying about storage limits or cloud privacy. This app uses an Apple USB drive for reliable data protection, preventing data loss.

Highlights
  • Backup photo albums
  • Backup contacts
  • No iCloud storage limits
  • Enhanced privacy and security
  • Uses Apple USB drive
  • Prevent data loss
Features
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UBackup is a powerful application that can help you back up your precious photo albums and contacts at any time. Compared with the space limit of iCloud, UBackup does not require you to worry about insufficient storage space. At the same time, you do not need to worry about privacy and security issues after uploading to the cloud. You only need an Apple USB drive to get rid of the worry of data loss.

Screenshots

MySequence4 screens
UBackup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MySequence at 4.1 against UBackup's 2.0. UBackup's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySequence holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of MySequence's written reviews are positive against 7% of UBackup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySequence ships an update every 6 months, UBackup every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MySequence versus UBackup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySequenceUBackup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (107 ratings) — better2.0 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews — better7.2% of reviews
Number of ratings107 — better86
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertelethon k.k.Shenzhen Dianzhui Culture Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MySequence

All ratings107 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral27.3%
Negative63.6%

UBackup

All ratings82 ratings
Positive22.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative74.4%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive7.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative86.4%

Bugs and requests

MySequence

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UBackup

Reported bugs

40 issues
  • App does not save videos that play
  • Cannot clear cache
  • App continues to fill up
  • Drive not recognized on any device
  • Lost photos/cannot retrieve
Show 35 more
  • Latest update caused malfunction
  • Drive not recognized on iPhone
  • Zero space/won't load
  • Cannot save or open files on another device
  • Never worked
  • Allows backup of only one at a time
  • Not recognizing USB stick
  • Cannot get it to work
  • Files not visible on USB
  • Videos uploaded do not play from USB
  • App gives scam/hacker vibes
  • Deleted everything from phone without permission
  • Cannot connect to seller/support
  • Flash drive suddenly stopped working
  • Pop-up error in Chinese
  • Cannot access files
  • Cannot backup Apple Live Photos
  • Only saves JPEGs, not file types
  • Scam text received after allowing app access
  • Misleading product description
  • Cannot get video from PS4 to iPhone
  • Only saved a fraction of photos
  • Keeps telling user to insert USB drive
  • Does not work reliably
  • Backs up only one-third of data
  • Files corrupted when transferring to Mac/PC
  • Struggling to delete old images
  • Cannot delete images efficiently
  • Cannot make playlists for music
  • Cannot be used repeatedly
  • Won't load partitioned large video files
  • Backup deletes photos from iCloud
  • Shows used space with no photos
  • USB disc not connected error
  • Support link goes nowhere

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rename files in-app
  • Ability to back up to specific folders
  • Improved media player/playlist functionality
  • Fix for live photo backup

In-app purchases

None

MySequence

No in-app purchases

None

UBackup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySequence free?
MySequence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UBackup free?
UBackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySequence or UBackup?
MySequence is rated higher. MySequence averages 4.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while UBackup averages 2.0 from 86 ratings.
Do MySequence or UBackup have ads?
Neither MySequence nor UBackup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySequence or UBackup?
MySequence ships an update every 6 months, and UBackup every 4 weeks. Most recently, MySequence was updated on November 9, 2026 and UBackup on November 8, 2026.

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