Anchor Backup
Automatic File Backup
Only for Mac
$7.99
Mac
iCloud is for syncing. Anchor is for backing up.
Most Mac users rely on iCloud to keep their files and photos available across all devices. But iCloud is a syncing service, not a true backup. If you accidentally delete a precious photo or overwrite a critical document, that change is instantly synced and gone everywhere.
Anchor is your digital safety net. It lives in your Menu Bar, monitoring your iCloud Drive and Photo Library in real-time. The moment a change is detected, Anchor securely vaults a secondary copy to a destination you control: whether it’s a local external drive or professional cloud storage like Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, or Backblaze B2.
WHY CHOOSE ANCHOR?
- Dual-Engine Protection: Simultaneously watch your iCloud Drive folders and your System Photo Library.
- Zero-Knowledge Encryption: Your privacy is paramount. Secure your vault with a master password using AES-256 encryption. Your files are encrypted locally before they ever leave your Mac.
- Hybrid Storage Options: Don’t get locked into one provider. Use a local HDD/SSD for speed, or S3-compatible cloud storage for off-site security.
- Smart Scanning Logic: Anchor uses advanced Generation ID tracking to monitor changes efficiently, ensuring your Mac stays fast and your bandwidth isn't wasted.
- The "Safety Net" Logic: In Basic mode, Anchor ignores deletions. If you remove a file from your Mac to save space, Anchor keeps the copy in your vault safe and sound.
- Native & Lightweight: Built 100% in Swift and SwiftUI for the modern macOS experience. No heavy web-wrappers, no massive idle CPU usage.
BROWSE & RESTORE
Lost a file? Use the built-in Restore Browser to navigate your vault just like Finder. Select exactly what you need and restore it to your Mac in seconds.
SUPPORTED CLOUD PROVIDERS
Anchor works with any S3-compatible storage, including:
- Amazon S3
- Cloudflare R2
- Backblaze B2
- Wasabi
- MinIO
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DATA
Your memories and documents are too important to leave to a single sync service. Drop anchor and ensure your data is always safe, always encrypted, and always recoverable.
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Information
- Seller
- Ellisn Ltd
- Size
- 8.4 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Ellisn Ltd 2026
