What Apps Should I Backup on iCloud [All Apps Are Considered!]

Which apps should I back up on iCloud to ensure my important data is safe? I want to make sure I don't lose any crucial information. Any suggestions on which apps to prioritize for iCloud backup would be greatly appreciated.

Below are all common iOS apps that are suggested to be backed up to iCloud and why:

• Photos - Essential for storing and syncing your photos across devices.
• Contacts - Crucial for preserving your contact information and syncing it across devices.
• Calendar - Important for syncing your calendar events and appointments across devices.
• Notes - Vital for securely storing and accessing your notes across devices.
• Reminders - Necessary for syncing your reminders and to-do lists across devices.
• Messages - Key for saving and syncing your message history across devices.
• Safari - Important for syncing your browsing history, bookmarks, and open tabs across devices.
• Health - Essential for securely storing and accessing your health and fitness data.
• Wallet - Crucial for securely storing your payment cards, boarding passes, and digital tickets.
• Settings - Important for saving and restoring your device settings as needed.

Here is a list of common apps installed on an iPhone that may not necessarily need to be backed up to iCloud:

• Social Media Apps (such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) - These apps primarily store data on their respective servers and may not require backup to iCloud.
• Entertainment Apps (such as Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube) - Content within these apps can be re-downloaded or accessed through the app's servers, so backing up to iCloud may not be necessary.
• Games - Game progress and data are often stored on the app developer's servers or within the app itself, so backing up to iCloud may not be essential.
• Office Apps (such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs) - Documents and data within these apps are often stored in the cloud (OneDrive, Google Drive), so backing up to iCloud may not be needed.
• News Apps (such as CNN and BBC News) - News articles and preferences are usually stored on the app's servers and may not require backup to iCloud.
• Travel Apps (such as Airbnb and Uber) - Travel information and preferences can often be accessed through the app's servers and may not require backup to iCloud.
• Weather Apps - Weather data and preferences are typically updated in real-time and may not need to be backed up to iCloud.

It is important to back up apps that contain important data or settings that you don't want to lose. Typically, you should consider backing up apps that store personal information, such as contacts, calendars, notes, messages, photos, and documents. Additionally, apps that have in-app purchases or subscription information should be backed up to ensure a smooth restoration process. Remember to check your app settings to see if they offer automatic backups to iCloud or if you need to manually back up their data.

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Further Reading: Top 5 Best iPhone Backup Software