# iPhone: Backing up Individual Apps vs. Back-Up Of Entire Phone

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [March 18, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-backing-up-individual-apps-vs-back-up-of-entire-phone/575184 "2011-03-18T18:50:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 18, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-backing-up-individual-apps-vs-back-up-of-entire-phone/575184/1 "2011-03-18T18:50:15Z")

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Hey guys and girls. With my iPhone, I typically back-up my phone 2-3 times per week via iTunes. All of my apps, I notice, have their own back-up feature. What’s the difference between backing them up individually versus backing up my entire phone?