BackThen review
A family-focused photo journal for organizing children’s memories over time.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
BackThen is a private family journal for storing, organizing, and sharing children’s photos, videos, milestones, and stories. Its main audience is parents and families who want each child’s memories arranged chronologically rather than kept in a general-purpose photo library. The service supports photo and video uploads, original-quality preservation, family invitations with permissions, comments, search by categories, children, and dates, and exports. It is available on the web, iOS, and Android.
The free plan includes 1GB of storage, photo and video storage, and access for family and friends. The VIP plan costs $6.49 per month or $64.99 per year and adds up to 200GB of family storage, multiple child timelines, unlimited sharing, and full-resolution preservation. The annual price is lower than paying the monthly price for twelve months. BackThen also offers weekly photo treasures, age comparisons, and formats including photo books, calendars, cards, prints, and montages. These additions make the service more focused on preserving and revisiting family memories than on basic file storage alone.
BackThen fits families who value child-centered organization and controlled sharing across web and mobile devices. Search, permissions, contributions, and export tools cover the main tasks involved in maintaining a shared family archive. The free 1GB allowance may suit a limited collection, while families storing substantial photo and video libraries will likely need VIP. The lack of a desktop app may also matter to households that prefer a dedicated computer application. Choose BackThen for chronological family timelines and memory features; choose another service if desktop coverage is essential or if a broader general-purpose storage workflow is the priority.
BackThen pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Chronological timelines organize photos by child, date, and age
- Family permissions, comments, and shared contributions support collaboration
- Original-quality preservation, exports, and photo products extend its value
- Where it doesn't
- The free plan includes only 1GB of storage
- There is no desktop app
- Paid pricing varies by region and payment channel
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