Comparison

iKlips vs BackupBOT

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

Head to head
About

iKlips

This app enhances the functionality of a specific external storage device, offering features like file management, automatic backups, and enhanced camera capabilities. It provides robust security and seamless integration with cloud services for easy access and data protection.

Highlights
  • Automatic backup while charging
  • HEIF to JPG conversion
  • Enhanced camera with exposure/focus controls
  • Cloud storage synchronization
  • Password and Touch ID protection
  • Split View compatibility
  • Multi-format media support with subtitles
Features
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iKlips 5.0 Whole New Design, Unrivalled Experience The iKlips 5.0 app is exactly what you need for taking full advantage of each iKlips feature. Featuring 3D Touch support, multi-select, Spilt View, password protection and many more useful functions, the intuitive iKlips app elevates your enjoyable iKlips experience to another level. Better yet, iKlips 5.0 features a newly redesigned interface for iPad and iPad Pro to take advantage of its larger screen real estate instead of just blowing up iPhone’s. The ability to organize, backup and share with friends, family and colleagues on the go gives you the power to do more. iKlips is the only way you’ll want to manage your digital assets ! -Auto Backup While Charging Put your phone on a wireless charger with iKlips plugged in, the backup process starts automatically. -User-friendly File Icons The new icons help you recognize the file types fast and easily. -HEIF Files Conversion Now all the HEIF files on iKlips can be converted to JPG to provide the most suitable format for your devices. -Managing Files, Easy Peasy iKlips comes in big capacities to be able to store all you file, with file management scheme build to extends the experience from using PC or Mac, managing files or locate particular files got way easier and seamless. -iKlips Camera, Enhanced! iKlips camera now has separate controls on exposure and focus, allowing for more advance control imaging. and off course! high definition photos, even 4K videos are able to record directly onto iKlips, saving your phone space while putting these files in secured devices. -Device, Cloud, Got Them Altogether The powerful back up functions of iKlips is designed to secure every precious moments, instantly back up all your photos, album, and videos, ready to share with friends and folks. never have to worry about data lost, or even worst, connection lost between contacts. -Apple File App Supported Apple File App is fully supported by iKlips 5.0. You can access your files on iKlips via either Apple File App or iKlips App. -Multi-format Media Support iKlips 5.0 App — it’s not just a file manager. It’s better than most media players and even supports subtitle files. -Your Photo, Your Wallpaper Now you can use your favorite photo as the wallpaper for your iKlips App homepage. -Watertight Security Without the Touch ID or the password, your iKlips cannot be unlocked, keeping your files safe and secure. -Split View iKlips 5.0 is fully compatible with the iPad Split View function, allowing you to work on two apps simultaneously and be even more efficient. -Cloud Storage With iKllips 5.0, you can synchronize the files on your iKlips with iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox and other cloud storage service, which not only gives the convenience of accessing files through different devices but also enhances the data security. -AirPlay For an even better video experience the iKlips 5.0 App can wirelessly play video from your iKlips drive on large TV screens or monitors via Apple AirPlay. Learn more about ADAM elements Website:www.adamelements.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/adamelementsworldwide/

About

BackupBOT

Effortlessly back up your entire photo album, including Live Photos and iCloud content, to an external drive. Stream music and videos without an internet connection, and manage files between your devices and computers.

Highlights
  • One-touch photo album backup
  • Live Photo and iCloud support
  • Direct recording with pause/resume
  • PC/Mac file transfer
  • Offline music and video playback
  • Read-only drive protection
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The BackupBOT app works with Storage+'s MFi certified BackupBOT OTG drive, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) utilizing the lightning port. The BackupBOT offers so many incredibly useful features, such as: • Quickly perform a complete back-up of your entire photo album with just one touch. o Supports Live Photo and burst photo. o Able to import and back-up all photos and videos stored in your iCloud storage for a complete back-up o Saves money eliminating the need for the costly monthly iCloud expanded storage fees. • Live Recording Plus – Able to take photos and videos directly to the BackupBOT: o Pause & Resume recording to maintain video continuity without stopping and restarting o Supports 4K recording o Switch between front and rear cameras during recording • Easily transfer files between PC/Mac computers and your iDevices. o Supports compression files such as Zip/7z/RAR formats, including any password protection used o Supports importing/sharing files from 3rd party apps, such as Line, Whatsapp, Facebook, Dropbox, WeChat, etc. o Support iOS Files app • Set the drive to read only / write protect o Prevent others from deleting or altering any content stored on the BackupBOT to ensure the safety and integrity of your personal photos, files, etc. • Enjoy your personal music and movie collections anytime without the need for an internet connection or using the limited memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. o Supports Hi-Resolution music playback, including FLAC and ALAC. o Supports most video formats for playback, and stores your video watch history to quickly continue playback from the last scene played. o Fully supports playing and recording H.265 videos. o Gesture control on video playback; fast forward, rewind, control volume and brightness just by tapping or swiping the screen • Plus many other convenient features that make the BackupBOT drive even more than just an extended flash storage for your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Intuitive file management The BackupBOT offers all the critical standard file operational functions. With its state of the art user interface, you can easily access your favorite files or continue working on your most recently opened file in one step. Your digital collection BackupBOT can be your extended digital library. With built-in media players, you can listen to your favorite music or watch your stored movies and video collections effortlessly. Storing these large files on the BackupBOT for easy playback means you won’t use up the limited storage memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Plus, since you can access the BackupBOT without requiring the internet, it means you can play your music and movies while traveling on a plane or in locations that do not have internet connections. Why pay a monthly subscription for added cloud storage when the BackupBOT provides necessary added storage without charging a monthly fee like a cloud storage service. BackupBOT Camera You can record 4K videos and take photos using the built-in BackupBOT camera function. The videos and photos will be saved directly to the BackupBOT drive, saving precious memory and not occupying any memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Even with all these great features, the Storage+ team promises to continue enhancing the app with more and more user-friendly features that will be released periodically in the future. Make sure you keep the App updated with the latest version for the latest features and benefits. Disclaimer: Due to restrictions set by Apple, this product may have limitations with older iOS devices.

Screenshots

iKlips4 screens
BackupBOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackupBOT at none against iKlips's 4. BackupBOT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). iKlips's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. iKlips sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BackupBOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BackupBOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKlips has 4.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKlips ships an update every 2 months, BackupBOT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iKlips versus BackupBOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKlipsBackupBOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam Elements Co., LTD.Vinpower Inc

Customer experience

iKlips

All ratings4,748 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral11.7%
Negative41.3%

BackupBOT

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iKlips

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes when connecting device
  • Unable to transfer certain file types
  • Encrypted folders still show file contents
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
  • Backup process sometimes loses data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for USB-C devices
  • Improve file management capabilities
  • Enhance media player functionality
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials
  • Integrate with more cloud storage services

BackupBOT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iKlips

One-time4
  • One US dollar donation$0.99
  • Three US dollar donation$2.99
  • Ten US dollar donation$9.99
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  • Thirty US dollars donation$29.99
None

BackupBOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iKlips free?
iKlips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackupBOT free?
BackupBOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iKlips or BackupBOT?
BackupBOT is rated higher. iKlips averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while BackupBOT averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do iKlips or BackupBOT have ads?
Neither iKlips nor BackupBOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKlips or BackupBOT?
iKlips ships an update every 2 months, and BackupBOT every 3 weeks. Most recently, iKlips was updated on September 22, 2026 and BackupBOT on September 11, 2026.

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