Parachute Backup Mobile 4+

For iCloud Drive & Photos

Eric Mann

    • $6.99

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Description

Your backup companion for iCloud Photos & iCloud Drive. Backup your photos/videos and files to your own storage. Peace of mind and full control.

Parachute is your backup companion for iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive. It backs up your memories — photos, videos, and documents — to storage you control, whether that’s an external drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, network drives/NAS, external hard drives and more. With Parachute, you get peace of mind and full ownership of your data, free from lock-in.

Your Data, Your Way
• Back up your entire iCloud Photos library (including Shared Albums) and folders from iCloud Drive.
• Preserve originals in full resolution, all adjustment data, and the current edited versions.
• Works with USB drives, NAS/SMB/SFTP mounts, Google Drive, OneDrive, external hard drives and more

Key Features
• Backups can be triggered from the main screen to any of your backup destinations
• Automate backups with Shortcuts integration and Schedules
• Privacy-first: transfers handled via Apple’s Files extensions — your credentials never touch our app.
• Supports full-quality media: Live Photos + videos, RAW images, bursts, edits, and slow motion.

Why It Matters
• iCloud sync ≠ backup — deletions, expired storage, or sync errors can mean permanent loss.
• Parachute safeguards your digital life from accidents and disasters.
• Your files are stored in normal folders you can browse and restore from directly — no special tools needed.

No Subscriptions. No Lock-In.
• One-time purchase — no recurring fees.
• Your data stays in your storage, not ours.
• No accounts, no telemetry, no background bloat.


FAQ Highlights

Q: Does Parachute ever delete files from iCloud?
A: Never. It’s strictly read-only.

Q: Can I restore without Parachute?
A: Yes. Backups are just normal folders — copy them back with Finder anytime.

Q: What if a file is corrupted in iCloud?
A: Parachute flags any unexportable items so you know exactly what couldn’t be saved.

Q: Can it back up non-iCloud folders?
A: Yes. Add any folder via the iOS/iPadOS file picker

What’s New

Version 1.2.3

Start notifications when triggered via Shortcuts
New counts for files, photos and videos on home screen
Scheduling is now done through Shortcuts & Automation
Better handling for Shortcuts being called while app is not active

App Privacy

The developer, Eric Mann, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.