# Capture Sync - Media Backups — Private Photo & Video backups

> Private Photo & Video backups (iPhone/iPad app by Rui Carneiro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-sync-media-backups/id6503479897 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rui Carneiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039229327)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese and 10 more
- Released: 2024-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-sync-media-backups/id6503479897/reviews.md

## What is Capture Sync?

:::: Capture Sync: Your Memories, Your Control ::::

Safeguard your precious photos and videos with Capture Sync, the ultimate solution for smart, local backups. Forget expensive and complex cloud services – with Capture Sync, you sync your memories directly to your own hardware with speed, security, and total control. Perfect for everyone who values privacy and efficiency.

::: Why Choose Capture Sync? :::

1. Smart, Fast Backups: Incremental and bidirectional syncing updates only new or changed files, saving time and disk space.

2. Effortless Restoration: Recover photos and videos easily – Capture Sync detects what’s missing on your device and transfers only what’s needed.

3. Flexible Storage: Compatible with PCs (Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi) or NAS systems supporting SMB or SFTP protocols, ensuring seamless integration with your setup.

4. For Photographers: Import files directly from SD cards of professional or semi-pro cameras (with a compatible card reader). Automatic file verification skips already-imported files, preventing duplicates.

5. Security and Privacy: Keep your memories safe on your own hardware, without relying on third party services.

6. Intuitive Interface: Set up backups in less than one minute with a user-friendly interface that simplifies even the most technical tasks.

7. One-Time Purchase: Say goodbye to subscriptions. Capture Sync is free to try. A single, affordable purchase unlocks unlimited backups forever.

8. Internet-Independent Operation: Capture Sync works on your local network, so you don’t need an internet connection. Back up your files anywhere, from remote locations to hotels with unreliable Wi-Fi, without worrying about slow speeds or expensive data plans.

::: Perfect for Every Moment :::

Whether it’s preserving vacation photos, family videos, or a professional photography portfolio, Capture Sync adapts to your needs. With support for large data volumes and high-quality formats like ProRes, ProRaw, Canon, Nikon, Sony RAW formats, it’s the ideal choice for organization and reliability.

::: Why Capture Sync Stands Out :::

Unlike cloud services, Capture Sync gives you full control over your data. No monthly fees, no privacy risks, and the freedom to use the hardware you already own. Plus, its smart syncing reduces storage use and speeds up the process, even for large collections.

{ Download Capture Sync today and don’t worry about storage space quotas or monthly fees, the best moment to take a photo is now! }

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.106.100 — 2026-02-20

Minor improvements.

### 2025.106.000 — 2025-10-24

## Security & Connectivity
- Added support for asymmetric key–based authentication and host key verification for SFTP endpoints.

## Localization
- Added Greek localization.
- Updated and improved existing translations.

## User Interface
- Modernized the interface with Liquid Glass (available on iOS 26).

### 2025.105.001 — 2025-09-23

- Major update to the file import screen, now with thumbnails and other features
 - Option to automatically convert videos to MP4
 - Various UI/UX improvements
 - Modernization of the App icon
 - Adopts iOS 26 Liquid Glass system theme for keyboard, navigation, etc.
 - Now available in: Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Indi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian and European Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Ukrainian besides English

### 2025.101.000 — 2025-07-20

Performance Improvements

### 2025.100.002 — 2025-07-17

SFTP support

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