Does PixelUnion Have Mobile Apps for iPhone and Android?
Yes. PixelUnion supports the native Immich mobile apps, so you can back up photos and videos from an iPhone or Android phone to PixelUnion's EU-hosted cloud and view them on your phone. The site states full support for both iPhone and Android, with instant and secure backups, and offers a "Download PixelUnion app" link. Because PixelUnion is built on a forked version of Immich, the mobile experience follows the Immich app model rather than a separate proprietary app.
What the mobile apps let you do
According to PixelUnion's own description, the phone apps cover the core jobs most people need:
- Back up from your phone — photos and videos go from your device to PixelUnion's cloud.
- Instant and secure backups — the backup is described as immediate rather than a manual, scheduled upload.
- View your photos on your phone — browsing happens in the app, not only in a browser.
- iPhone and Android support — both platforms are listed as fully supported.
How to get set up
- Create a PixelUnion account (the site shows Login and Sign up options).
- Download the PixelUnion app for your phone — the site provides a download link and states it supports the native Immich apps.
- Sign in to the app with your PixelUnion account.
- Turn on backup so your phone's camera roll uploads to your PixelUnion storage.
- Confirm the upload by opening the app and checking that recent photos appear in your library.
The expected result: your phone's photos and videos are stored in your PixelUnion account and visible from the app on the same device or any other device you sign in on.
What to check before you rely on it
- Storage tier matters. The free tier is 16 GB, which fills quickly with video. Paid tiers are 150 GB (€2.95/month), 450 GB (€4.95/month), and 2000 GB (€9.95/month), with yearly billing at a discount (for example, 150 GB at €2.46/month, €29.50 billed once a year). Larger needs scale from 4 TB to 16 TB by contacting PixelUnion.
- It's Immich-based. If you already know Immich, the app behavior should feel familiar; if not, expect an Immich-style interface rather than a Google Photos clone.
- Migration is a separate step. Moving an existing Google Photos library is covered by PixelUnion's own migration guidance and is not the same as installing the app.
Common sticking points
- Assuming the app is PixelUnion-branded only. The site says it supports the native Immich apps, so the app you install may be the Immich app rather than a PixelUnion-specific one.
- Skipping backup settings. Installing the app alone doesn't move your library; you need to enable and confirm backup.
- Underestimating video size. A 16 GB free tier is fine for testing, not for a full camera roll.
For the exact download link and current app options, use the "Download PixelUnion app" entry on pixelunion.eu, since app store listings and supported versions can change.