backupList+
backupList+ is a macOS backup utility for copying files and folders, creating system clones, and making incremental backups to other storage locations.
What is backupList+?
backupList+ is a backup utility for macOS that helps users protect files, folders, and whole-system data by copying them to another drive or backup destination. It is designed for people who want direct control over what gets backed up, including selected folders, scheduled backup sets, and clone-style copies for recovery or migration. The app is commonly used to maintain straightforward file copies rather than proprietary backup archives, which can make restoration more familiar for users who prefer browsing and copying files manually. Published by Robert Dutoit, backupList+ is known as a lightweight Mac backup tool focused on local backup workflows. It fits users who want an alternative to built-in backup methods and who are comfortable managing backup destinations such as external drives.
Key features
- Back up selected files and folders to another location
- Create clone-style copies for system recovery or migration
- Run incremental backups to capture changes over time
- Organize backup jobs as reusable backup lists
- Schedule backups for recurring protection tasks
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
backupList+ is a legitimate backup utility, and the file access it needs is consistent with its purpose because it must read source data and write copies to your chosen destination. As with any backup tool, the main practical risk is overwriting or replacing files if a job is configured incorrectly, especially when cloning or updating an existing backup target. Review the source and destination carefully before running a backup, and keep an extra copy of important data when changing backup settings.
Recommendation: Keep backupList+ if you actively use it for file backups, cloning, or scheduled backup jobs. If you no longer rely on it and have another backup routine in place, removing it is usually fine, but check that you will not lose access to saved backup job settings you still need.
Common paths
/Applications/backupList+.app
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