244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Messages is the household name in message backup, but it's far from the only option. We track 244+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.1★ (32K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.5★ (301) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.3★ (1.1K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.5★ (4.2K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.2★ (262) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.4★ (230) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.2★ (51) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Communicate with contacts through unlimited texts, photos, videos, and documents. Supports iMessage for Apple devices and RCS, SMS, and MMS for others. Features include message editing, unsending, and scheduling.
Easily back up and restore your message conversations. This app allows you to securely retrieve saved chats and access them whenever needed. It also offers quick messaging to any number and a secondary chat experience.
Easily download and export text messages from your iPhone and other messaging apps. Preserve important conversations, memories, or legal documentation in various formats like PDF and CSV.
Easily save and organize conversations from any messaging app into a single PDF or image. Automatically stitch screenshots or record scrollable chats as high-quality videos. Offers precision editing and private on-device processing for secure exports.
Securely back up and view your chat messages, photos, videos, and files. This app offers a private, local saving mode with password protection to prevent unauthorized access. Access all your saved content within the app without restrictions.
This app extracts text from chat screenshots, stitching them into a single conversation. It allows exporting to various formats like PDF, CSV, TXT, and JPG for legal, personal, or business archiving. It supports numerous messaging platforms and processes data securely.
This app helps you back up, recover, and analyze your chat conversations. It also offers tools to format and generate text, enhancing your communication experience.
Effortlessly back up, restore, and transfer your entire contact list with a single tap. Securely store your contacts in the cloud or export them as VCF files via email or other sharing services. Never worry about losing your important contacts again when switching devices or if your phone is lost.
Easily save and export all your text messages, audio messages, images, and videos from your phone to your Mac or PC. This app is ideal for backing up conversations, freeing up device memory, or printing messages for legal purposes.
Securely back up your WhatsApp chat history, including media, with this app. It offers offline storage, text-to-speech for reading chats aloud, and translation features. Protect your backups with face lock and easily import or export your conversations.
Securely back up, export, and manage your WhatsApp chats and media. This app offers features like dual web mode, sending messages without saving contacts, and app lock for added security. It also supports cloud sync for easy restoration and downloading status media.
Easily back up and restore your phone's address book without needing a computer or cloud sync. Send contacts in a universal format via email for simple transfer and recovery on any device. Offers regular backup reminders and multiple export options.
Regularly back up your SMS and popular messaging app conversations to restore them anytime. Keep your chats safe and organized, ensuring important messages are always accessible. Offers secure data protection with encryption and local storage.
Securely back up and restore your private messages, photos, and videos. This app offers robust backup solutions and quick, hassle-free recovery of your important data. Its user-friendly interface makes protecting your communication simple and fast.