# Apps Backup and Restore

> Backup your installed apps and reinstall it easily

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchfield.appbackuprestore](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchfield.appbackuprestore)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.touchfield.appbackuprestore`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** touchfield
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 5,316,318
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (22,966 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-26
- **First published:** 2015-07-17
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 9.99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchfield.appbackuprestore)
- **Website:** [http://touchfield.blogspot.com](http://touchfield.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://touchunit.github.io/AppsBackupPrivacyPolicy.html](https://touchunit.github.io/AppsBackupPrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

**Apps Backup and Restore** is a handy Chrome extension designed to help you back up your installed apps directly to your internal storage or SD card. Easily restore your backed-up apps whenever needed, saving both your data charges and time.

Key features include automatic backup upon new app installations, backing up system apps, uninstalling and launching apps, and sharing APK files or app links with friends. Note that this tool backs up only the app APKs, not the app data. Stay updated with new features and improvements by joining the community on Facebook.

## Rankings

- #23,093 — Overall
- #4 — restore tabs
- #8 — tabs backup & restore

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.touchfield.appbackuprestore.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for simplicity and reliable basic backup/restore across all apps, plus handy app management features. However, they complain about intrusive ads, missing advanced options, storage-location inflexibility, occasional backup failures, and unclear update notes. Overall, it’s solid for basic use but needs more control and better UX.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use
- Backs up and restores all apps effectively
- Fast and stable performance
- Useful app management features such as batch uninstall
- Trusted, longstanding and straightforward

### Cons

- Intrusive ads
- Lacks advanced options (selective backups, system/not-installed filtering, archive limits)
- No option to choose backup folder or cloud storage (internal memory only)
- Some backups may fail for certain apps
- Unclear update notes and website information

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchfield.appbackuprestore)