Best Backup Recovery Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 3.5★, the backup recovery category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 240+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Backup Recovery Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Contacts Backup RecoveryContacts Backup RecoveryFree—NoNoMay 2026
2File & Photo RecoveryFile & Photo RecoveryFree3.7★ (38)YesYesNov 2026
3Photo Recovery - Secure BackupPhoto Recovery - Secure BackupFree1.0★ (1)YesYesSep 2026
4Recover Deleted Photos:BackupRecover Deleted Photos:BackupFree3.1★ (18)NoYesOct 2026
5Recover Deleted MessagesRecover Deleted MessagesFree4.2★ (275)YesYesNov 2026
6Message Recovery Backup: WAppMessage Recovery Backup: WAppFree4.3★ (65)NoYesOct 2026
7Swift RecoverySwift RecoveryFree2.0★ (3)YesNoOct 2026
8UniData RecoveryUniData RecoveryFree1.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Backup Recovery

File & Photo Recovery#2

File & Photo Recovery by Duc Duong Tran

Recover Photos & Files
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.7(38 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily find and restore deleted photos, videos, documents, and audio files from your device. Keep safe backup copies of your important files within the app, ensuring they remain protected even if originals are lost. Offers a clean interface for quick recovery with smart sorting options.

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FAQ about Backup Recovery

Are there free backup recovery apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top backup recovery apps we rank are free to download, including Contacts Backup Recovery and File & Photo Recovery.
Contacts Backup Recovery has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 240+ backup recovery apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.