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No. 9 of 25 ·Photo Backup Software

Pho

Mac · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $1.67/mo

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Three barsScore 6.4

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Pho is a photo backup and gallery app for Android, iOS, and macOS. It watches a phone's camera roll and uploads original-quality photos in the background to storage chosen by the user, then displays local and remote images in one timeline. Supported storage includes SMB, WebDAV, NFS, Google Drive, Baidu Netdisk, and S3-compatible options such as AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, and MinIO. Pho says photos go directly to user-controlled storage rather than through its servers, and that it has no central database, analytics pipeline, or ads. The sync engine is built into the app, without requiring a separate Docker container, database, or reverse proxy. Photos are organized in date-based directories that can be browsed with a file manager. The free plan costs 0.00 USD per free and includes local gallery and basic cloud sync for personal use. Pro (Annual) costs 19.99 USD per year and adds AES-256 encryption, custom sync filters, multi-threaded sync, directory options, theme colors, a Release Space tool, and priority support.

Who it is for

Pho suits people who want to back up mobile photos to storage they control and see local and remote images in one gallery. Its free plan is described for personal use; Pro adds encryption and additional sync controls.

What is good

  • Free plan includes local gallery and basic cloud sync.
  • Supports several self-managed and cloud storage options.
  • Photos go directly to user-controlled storage.
  • Pro adds AES-256 encryption.
  • Originals can be shared from the iOS app.

What to know first

  • Free plan is intended for personal use.
  • AES-256 encryption is a Pro feature.
  • Pro Annual costs 19.99 USD per year.

Verdict

Pho pairs background camera-roll backup with a gallery view and a range of user-selected storage options. The free plan covers personal use, while encryption and additional sync features are part of the annual Pro plan.

Pho plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free $0 forever Local gallery · Basic cloud sync · Personal use pho.tools · 3 Oct 2026
Pro (Annual) $19.99/yr $19.99 / year AES Encryption · Custom Sync Filters · Multi-threaded Sync · Multiple Directory Structures · Custom Theme Colors · Release Space tool · Priority support pho.tools · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on photo backup software

Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$1.99/mo
Mobile photo backup
Yes
External drive backup
Yes
NAS backup
Yes
RAW photo support
Yes
Storage model
bring_your_own

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