iBackup for Mac

Key Details of iBackup

Get a simple-to-use backup/restore utility.
Last updated on September 26, 2018
There have been 3 updates
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Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staffSeptember 26, 2018

iBackup for Mac allows you to back up and restore various system preferences and system applications in no time. It also lets you back up files and folders of your choice just like any other traditional backup/restore app does, as well as schedule automatic backups. It's a useful app with an accessible interface and impressive performance.

iBackup for Mac's streamlined interface makes selecting system preferences and files to back up a snap. Files and preferences that appear in the main application window are categorized for easy navigation, making the app easy to use. We also liked the backup speed; it took the app only about a minute to back up 5.3GB worth of data. iBackup for Mac also gets a thumbs up for displaying detailed backup information while at work, including file size and time to completion, and for allowing you to schedule folder and system preference backups in advance and actually carrying them out.

If you are looking for a convenient way to back up your data, you'll like iBackup for Mac. Its fast backup speed, scheduling options, and elegant interface make it one of the better apps of its kind available. Grab this app and you won't have to worry about forgetting to back up your data anymore.

iBackup for Mac

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 20, 2014

Latest update: September 26, 2018

Version: 7.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5, Mac OS X 10.3.9, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.6, OS X 10.8, Mac OS X

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 11,163

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4/5

22 User Votes

STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS
Kees StouteFebruary 3, 2015
Pros
NONE AT ALL.
Cons
Refer to summary.
Summary
I'm here to share my bad experience in case anyone is considering their cloud services. I've been a loyal client of this company since 2006. Been using their cloud services to store and organize my documents since the start of my business. It was all good until one fine day my credit card expired. They just sent the payment reminder to inform me that my credit card expired. The bank was already in the process of sending me the replacement card during that time. Then disaster strikes. Before I could update my new credit card details online, they suspended my account due to failure of payment. I rang up their support immediately and informed them my situation. Not only they were RUDE, they mentioned that it's IMPOSSIBLE to retrieve my data. I was told that my account and all associated data was deleted the moment the payment failed. Feeling devastated, I even offered to pay them additional just to retrieve my data. They rejected me straight and even explicitly said that it's my own fault. I'm not that tech savvy but I believe there should be some form of data replication in their servers right? 9 years worth of data were wiped clean just because of one failure to make payment on time. If you are thinking of opting to go with this company for their cloud services, you are better off with Google Drive or some other cloud providers. THEIR SERVICE IS SIMPLY APPALLING.
Not even close to what time machine can do!
ilgaarDecember 19, 2010
Pros
It says what it does, but that's all nothing to brag about compared to time machine.
Cons
don't bother, time machine does a much better job.
Summary
Best in its kind, it for more than 3 years.
Cattus ThraexSeptember 14, 2010
Pros
Simple to use, simple to customize, limpid clear what you can do with it without reading any manual.
Cons
A false error message is displayed when modifying files, and then they are considered as mismatched. In fact, they are OK.
Summary
Even if 5 stars is perhaps too high, as there is no perfect human product on earth, I find iBackup best of its kind. I have tried Apple?s Backup and TM, Martin Jahn?s iBackup remains the best. Its creator has always been responsive to any suggestion and criticism.
LINK IS DEAD!!
shoup_erickMay 1, 2009
Pros
NO pros to speak of
Cons
Link doesn't work, vendor website is apparently down too. Looks like domain isn't even FOR software!
Summary
Um... in a word, NO
Recommended
dsphelpsMarch 19, 2009
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I find this to be a very stable, reliable and easy-to-use backup program, with good documentation. While it doesn't do clones (duplicates of your hard drive) it is very useful for User folders and/or system and application preferences, Mail, etc, and is therefore an excellent value for someone who is looking for a basic backup. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Excellent Product w/ Unlimited Customization
Gary_Dailey_560January 12, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. iBackup is the first of the simple backup apps to actually work well with Microsoft servers. It live log feature is welcome. The use of normal Unix calls is comfortable.
Too confusing.
iGregDecember 2, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Setting up backups too confusing. It's faster for me just to copy over the files I want saved to an external drive. Also, I ended up somehow with two Documents folders on the left column.
Does a good job
dsphelpsOctober 3, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I use this program as an adjunct to my regular backup program because it has an easy format for saving specific system and application preferences. That way I don't have to root around in my old user Library for the preferences I need when it comes time to do a restore. It takes a while for the program to start up for some reason, but maybe it's just collecting information, I don't know. Seems quite reliable and everything is logged and plain to see.
best of its kind
Cattus ThraexFebruary 25, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Best of its kind. Users of Panther should NOT use these newer versions though, they are designed for ppc / intel compatibility of the current Tiger, and forthcoming Leopard. Older versions, even if somewhat limited, will do the same in Panther, there is no reason for panic. Perhaps the author should post a clearer warning on this.
5.1.7 works w/Tiger
MacTavishFebruary 25, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. if you know what you're doing and can decide exactly what files folders you want to back up, this is a hard to beat app. It's fast and hasn't messed me yet. I've been using it for a year or so.

Developer's Description

By www.grapefruit.ch

Get a simple-to-use backup/restore utility.

iBackup is a simple to use backup/restore utility for scheduled backups of your system preferences, like the dock, deskop picture, time settings, firewall, bluetooth and system applications like AddressBook, Mail, Stikies, iChat, iTunes and more. You can edit these preferences settings and add your own. iBackup do also backup/restore files, folders and applications.

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User Reviews

STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS

Not even close to what time machine can do!

Best in its kind, it for more than 3 years.

LINK IS DEAD!!

Recommended

Excellent Product w/ Unlimited Customization

Too confusing.

Does a good job

best of its kind

5.1.7 works w/Tiger

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