# Photos Backup for NAS — UGREEN, ASUSTOR, WD, any NAS

> Automated photo and video backup to NAS devices with selective sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Sonar Workshop.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-nas/id1493754664 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sonar Workshop](https://appshunter.io/developer/435374610)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 3 more
- Released: 2020-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-nas/id1493754664/reviews.md

## What is Photos Backup for NAS?

10 years of perfecting photos backup • Effortless background sync • Simply powerful

USER REVIEWS
“Great functionality and works reliably, always. Excellent range of options and super easy to set up. Brilliant.”
“Been using for several years and this works great.”
 
INTRODUCTION
• Super easy to set up and use.
• Backups continue in the background (iOS 26+).
• Smart idle-time automatic backup.
• Complete and robust backup tools and settings.
• Work with all NAS devices on SMB networks.
• Synology, QNAP, Asustor, TerraMaster, Western Digital, Ugreen.

KEY FEATURES
• All internal photo data and formats are exported.
• Exclude unwanted photos from your backup.
• Automatically backup your photos in background.
• Synchronize your photos, including albums and favorites.
• The history and statistics of your backup.
• Free up space on your devices after backup.
• Notifications about your backup’s progress and reminders to back up.
 ** Some features are available with a free trial.

NOTES
• Requires a NAS with a SMB network.
• Third-party apps have a limited background time. Please do your first backup in foreground.

## Key features

- Effortless background sync
- Complete backup tools and settings
- Works with all NAS devices on SMB networks
- Synchronize photos, albums, and favorites
- Exclude unwanted photos
- Free up device space after backup
- Backup history and statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Plan (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Family Plan (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Individual Plan (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Individual Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-nas/id1493754664/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just works

*2026-08-25*

Backups my photos to my local server. No issues so far

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2026-02-21*

Как с вами можно связаться?

**Developer response:** Спасибо за вопрос! Вы можете связаться с нами через страницу «Поддержка» в приложении. Мы будем рады вам помочь!

### 5/5 — Works Fast with Mac OS Photos

*2026-02-16*

Not completely intuitive, but breathtaking transfer of Mac OS 26.3 photos. I use a UGREEN for NAS. The UGREEN software is much less intuitive. It commits the intramural (in house knowledge) mistake, but it works also. Photos Backup for NAS cuts through a lot of the complexity. You must know how to identify your NAS machine, plus username, and password for access. Then it races through my Mac’s Photos. Very impressive.

### 1/5 — Требуется подписка

*2025-11-15*

Приложение по подписке. Бесплатно не попользуешься 😓

**Developer response:** Hi there, thank you for your feedback. While the app is free to download and includes several free features, we do offer a premium subscription to support ongoing development and provide advanced tools. We’d love to help you get the most out of the free version—feel free to reach out if you have questions!

### 1/5 — Impossibilité de se connecter

*2025-11-05*

En dépit d’un login et d’un mot de passe valable, l’application ne les reconnaît pas et ne se connecte donc pas.

**Developer response:** Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que vous rencontrez des difficultés avec l'application. Veuillez utiliser la fonctionnalité d'assistance intégrée à l'application pour nous contacter. Nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous fournir l'aide nécessaire pour résoudre ce problème.

### 5/5 — Tadelloses Design, solide Leistung und perfekte Synchronisation!

*2025-07-20, version 7.31*

Diese App ist ein echter Knaller! Ihre intuitive und schön gestaltete Benutzeroberfläche macht die Navigation zum Kinderspiel und sie ist außergewöhnlich stabil. Das herausragende Merkmal ist die Synchronisierung, die sicherstellt, dass Ihr Backup immer auf dem neuesten Stand ist.

### 1/5 — Program stürzt immer wieder ab

*2025-07-01, version 7.29*

Eigentlich ein Gutes Program, erstellt ein Backup der Mediathek. ABER: Beim Synchronisieren der Alben (nach dem Backup) stürzt das Program leider immer wieder ab.. so ist es nicht zu gebrauchen - LEIDER. 
Fairer Weise muss allerdings sagen, dass es in der Vergangenheit sehr gut funktioniert hat, erst seit einigen Wochen tritt dieses Phänomen auf.

### 1/5 — Unusable because You Can’t Change SMB Path

*2024-09-29*

For some reason, the developer has made it so you can’t specify the folder path when configuring SMB credentials. Since I don’t have a /home/ folder in my path, I can’t configure a folder. 

When I asked support about this, they told me to simply delete the app as they don’t support that. 

It’s wild that such a small and weird thing - typing in a form field - renders an otherwise promising app totally unusable.

**Developer response:** This app can change backup folder. Please contact us, and we’ll be happy to help you identify and resolve the issue.

### 5/5 — Funktioniert super

*2024-04-22, version 6.19*

Genau die App die ich gesucht habe. Stabile Photosynchronisation auf mein NAS, ohne eigenen viewer und sonstigen Firlefanz.

### 1/5 — Need server to work

*2024-03-08*

Need server. Can’t use it.

**Developer response:** This app requires a server with SMB network and file sharing, as noted in the app description.

## Frequently asked questions about Photos Backup for NAS

### What NAS brands does Photos Backup for NAS support?

Photos Backup for NAS supports a wide range of NAS brands including Synology, QNAP, Asustor, TerraMaster, Western Digital, and Ugreen. It works with all NAS devices on SMB networks.

### How much does Photos Backup for NAS cost?

The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features. Subscription plans include Monthly Unlock for $2.99/month and Yearly Unlock for $14.99/year, which includes a 7-day free trial.

### Can I choose which photos to back up with Photos Backup for NAS?

Yes, Photos Backup for NAS allows you to exclude unwanted photos from your backup. This ensures that only the content you want is synchronized to your NAS.

### Does Photos Backup for NAS offer automatic backups?

Yes, the app offers automatic background synchronization for your photos. You can also receive notifications about your backup's progress and reminders to back up.

### What is the user rating for Photos Backup for NAS?

Photos Backup for NAS has a strong user rating of 4.6 stars from 59 ratings, indicating high user satisfaction with its functionality and reliability.

### Is Photos Backup for NAS suitable for children?

Photos Backup for NAS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. The app focuses on photo backup and management features.

### How often is Photos Backup for NAS updated?

The app was last updated on March 26, 2026, with version 8.22. While this indicates a recent update, the exact update frequency is not specified, but the long history of perfection suggests ongoing development.

### What devices are compatible with Photos Backup for NAS?

Photos Backup for NAS is compatible with iPhones and iPads. It requires a NAS with an SMB network connection for operation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.29 — 2026-08-27

Improved user interface and stability.

### 8.28 — 2026-08-13

Improved user interface and stability.

### 8.27 — 2026-07-14

Improved user interface and stability.

### 8.26 — 2026-06-23

Added Shared Albums setting. Your shared albums can now be backed up.
Improved user interface and stability.

### 8.25 — 2026-05-19

Added photos selection options to ‘Free up space’ feature.
Improved user interface and stability.

## Apps similar to Photos Backup for NAS

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PhotoSync – transfer photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photosync-transfer-photos/id415850124) | 4.8 (8,196) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Photos Backup for QNAP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-qnap/id1182636054) | 4.7 (354) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Photos Backup for Synology](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-synology/id997253422) | 4.8 (624) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Picture Mover](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-mover/id6742030403) | — | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Synology Photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-photos/id1484764501) | 3.0 (577) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [SnapSync+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapsync-plus/id6446123993) | — | Free | Photo & Video |

## More apps by Sonar Workshop

- [Photos Backup for Synology](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-synology/id997253422)
- [Photos Backup for QNAP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-qnap/id1182636054)

All apps by Sonar Workshop: https://appshunter.io/developer/435374610

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