MySequence vs UBackup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Analyse DNA sequences on your iPhone. MySequence loads and displays .abi, .ab1, or .scf files, a file format commonly used in DNA sequencing. If you are getting your sequencing results as zipped mail attachments, MySequence has you covered as well. MySequence stores and organises your sequencing files and allows you to synch your sequencing files across all your devices The app allows viewing and editing of the raw data, extracts the DNA sequence and base positions, translates the DNA sequence into an amino acid sequence of the desired frame and allows export of sequence, translation and a high-quality PDF report via email, AirPrint or to other iPhone - iPad applications. MySequence also opens and analyses Next-Generation Sequencing data (FastQ format) to check the result and quality of your reaction directly on you mobile device.
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.
- Backup photo albums
- Backup contacts
- No iCloud storage limits
- Enhanced privacy and security
- Uses Apple USB drive
- Prevent data loss
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MySequence holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 82 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 9% and 10% positive.
MySequence ships an update every 6 months, UBackup every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySequence | UBackup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (102 ratings) — better | 2.0 (82 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 9.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | 82 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | telethon k.k. | Shenzhen Dianzhui Culture Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
MySequence
UBackup
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
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- 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
MySequence
No in-app purchases
UBackup
No in-app purchases
