Squirrel
Squirrel
Squirrel for iOS
Squirrel automatically backs up your iPhone photos to your own server—at home or anywhere via iCloud. No cloud subscriptions, no monthly fees, complete privacy.
Everything you need to manage your photo backups
See your backup progress at a glance. Free up iPhone storage with photos safely stored on your server.
Browse your photos by location. See where your memories were captured on an interactive map.
Review synced photos and choose what to keep locally or unsync to save space.
Find duplicates and burst photos automatically. Save storage by removing redundant copies.
Configure automatic backups on WiFi or while charging. Set it and forget it.
Servers are discovered automatically on WiFi. Add iCloud for remote backup from anywhere.
Take control of your photo backups
Your photos stay on your devices. No third-party cloud storage, no data mining, no surprises.
New photos backup automatically whenever you're connected to your server—on WiFi or via iCloud.
Back up photos from anywhere using iCloud relay. No port forwarding or network configuration needed.
Browse your backed-up photos on an interactive map. Relive memories by location.
Find duplicates and burst photos. Free up iPhone storage while keeping originals safe.
Free app, no monthly fees. Just your photos on your hardware, forever.
SquirrelStash for Mac
SquirrelStash runs quietly in your menu bar, turning your Mac into a personal photo backup server. Squirrel iOS automatically discovers it on WiFi, or connect remotely via iCloud.
Get started in minutes
Download and run SquirrelStash on your Mac. Choose a folder for photo storage.
Install Squirrel on your iPhone. It automatically discovers your server on WiFi.
Photos backup automatically to your Mac. Browse them anytime in the Squirrel app.
Multiple ways to sync your iPhone with your Mac
When both devices are on the same WiFi, they automatically discover each other using Apple's Bonjour protocol. No configuration needed—just connect and backup.
RecommendedNo WiFi? Share your iPhone's hotspot and connect your Mac to it. The apps will find each other automatically, just like on WiFi. Perfect for travel.
Works AnywhereWhen you're away from home, both devices connect through iCloud. No port forwarding or network setup required—just sign in to the same iCloud account on both devices.
Remote AccessWant to backup to a family member's server? Sharing across different iCloud accounts via invite links is being considered for a future update.
Coming SooniOS 17.0+ / iPhone
macOS 14.0+ / Apple Silicon or Intel
Optional, for remote access
Free for personal use