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Photos Backup for Synology

Photos Backup for Synology

Background Synchronization

633 ratings
127 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
Free
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Released
June 16, 2015
Updated
October 7, 2026

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Sonar Workshop
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Effortlessly back up and synchronize your photos and albums in the background to your Synology NAS. This app offers robust tools for managing your photo library, including selective backups and space-saving options. Enjoy reliable synchronization with smart idle-time backups and detailed progress notifications.

✓Background photo backup
✓Album and favorites synchronization
✓Exclude unwanted photos
✓Free up device space
✓Backup history and statistics
✓Smart idle-time backup
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What users say about Photos Backup for Synology

Reviews of Photos Backup for Synology are mostly positive: the Photo & Video app is rated 4.8/5 from 633 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and intuitive interface, fast backup speeds compared to alternatives. Top complaints: high subscription costs relative to functionality, cannot run in background on iOS. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🚀Fast backup speeds compared to alternatives
  • 💾Comprehensive backup options and settings
  • 📁Preserves album structure and organization
  • 🎯Reliable and consistent performance
  • 🔧Responsive developer support
  • ⚡Efficient file transfer process
  • 🛡️Secure backup to personal NAS

Negative things

  • 💰High subscription costs relative to functionality
  • 🚫Cannot run in background on iOS
  • ⏱️App stops when switching screens
  • 🔄No automatic sync capability
  • 🐛Connection setup can be confusing
  • ❌Not official Synology app
  • 📍Metadata not fully preserved (location data)
  • 🔐Multi-factor authentication causes issues
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What's New in Photos Backup for Synology

8.32

October 7, 2026

Improved user interface and stability.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Family Plan (Monthly)

Full access to all features for up to 6 family members.

$3.991 Month
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User reviews

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So Smooth

So Easy! This works. A click of a button and the most important thing on your phone is backed up. I love hearing the files write to my drive
JJmeyersphoto

Best Synology app for backups

Have used it for years and I cannot say how convenient it has been to backup photos in a daily/weekly basis! Thanks for the simplicity and flexibility! Well designed app!
EFElio Fuentes

Best Backup Ever

For making sure my iPhone pictures and videos backup every time, get this app!
KKelsonGoodfellow

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation. Delighted to hear that you’re happy with our app!

開啟信任裝置

可以針對有開啟2FA的用戶有開啟信任這個裝置的功能，不然常常過期很困擾。
AAZ0306

Best app I‘ve bought

Perfect for Synology and backing up thousands of photos and videos. Lifetime buy.
EEx_pat_nick
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

App crashes when changing folder location

Bug

iOS 13 compatibility issues with HEIF to JPG conversion

Bug

Live Photos exported as .mov only without image file

Bug

Connection timeout errors

Bug

Invalid path errors during backup

Bug

App freezes on multi-factor authentication loop

Bug

Backup pauses every 30 photos requiring user input

Bug

Auto-backup not triggering on location changes

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Auto-delete photos after backup

Feature

Background operation capability

Feature

Automatic sync instead of manual backup

Feature

NAS discovery/search feature

Feature

Full metadata preservation including location data

Feature

Family sharing support for paid version

Feature

Landscape mode for iPad

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Resume capability without app in foreground

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FAQ

What does Photos Backup for Synology do?

This app provides a reliable way to back up and synchronize your photos and albums from your mobile device to a Synology NAS. It offers background synchronization, selective backup options, and tools to free up space on your device after a successful backup.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include effortless background synchronization, the ability to exclude unwanted photos from backups, automatic backups during idle times, synchronization of albums and favorites, and detailed backup history and statistics. It also allows you to free up space on your device post-backup.

Is this app free to use?

The app offers a free trial for some features, indicating a freemium or free with in-app purchases model. Users can download and utilize basic functionalities, with advanced features or full access likely requiring a purchase or subscription.

What are the requirements to use this app?

A Synology NAS is a mandatory requirement to use this application. Additionally, for background backup functionality on iOS, version 26 or later is needed. It's recommended to perform the first backup in the foreground due to third-party app limitations on background time.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for individuals who own a Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) device and want a convenient, automated solution for backing up their extensive mobile photo libraries. It's ideal for users seeking to safeguard memories and manage their digital photos efficiently.