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Best File Backup Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Dropbox, this is the deeper bench. 250+ file backup apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top File Backup Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dropbox: Cloud Storage BackupDropbox: Cloud Storage BackupFree4.8★ (907K)NoYesOct 2026
2Sync: File Backup & Cloud SyncSync: File Backup & Cloud SyncFree3.7★ (26)YesYesSep 2026
3File & Photo RecoveryFile & Photo RecoveryFree—YesYesAug 2026
4Cloud storage: Cloud backupCloud storage: Cloud backupFree—NoYesSep 2026
5FileLuSync - Auto File BackupFileLuSync - Auto File BackupFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
6Backup DiskBackup DiskFree—NoYesMay 2026
7Google DriveGoogle DriveFree4.8★ (7.8M)NoYesOct 2026
8Owlfiles - File ManagerOwlfiles - File ManagerFree4.6★ (7.2K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for File Backup

Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup#1

Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup by Dropbox, Inc.

File Transfer & Photo Drive
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(907K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in Productivity
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Securely store, sync, and share your files and photos across all your devices. Easily upload, access, and send documents, videos, and more from anywhere, even offline. Offers robust backup and recovery features for peace of mind.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable cloud storage
  • 🔒 Secure file sharing
  • 📁 Convenient file management
  • 💻 Cross-device accessibility
  • 📸 Automatic photo backups

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔍 Confusing file navigation
  • ⚠️ Unreliable upload/sync
  • 💰 Expensive paid plans
  • 🔋 High battery drain
Sync: File Backup & Cloud Sync#2

Sync: File Backup & Cloud Sync by Miciniti Technologies

Backup, restore & share files
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
3.7(26 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app facilitates file synchronization, backup, and restoration across local storage and various cloud services. It includes a file manager for browsing and manipulating files, and a web server for sharing local content over Wi-Fi. Users can set up custom tasks for different transfer operations.

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FAQ about File Backup

What are the best file backup apps for iPhone?
Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup tops our file backup apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 907K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top file backup apps we rank are free to download, including Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup and Sync: File Backup & Cloud Sync.
Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ file backup apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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