# Photos Backup for Synology — Background Synchronization

> Background photo and album backup and synchronization to Synology NAS. (iPhone/iPad app by Sonar Workshop.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-synology/id997253422 (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: 4.80/5 from 624 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 3 more
- Released: 2015-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-synology/id997253422/reviews.md

## What is Photos Backup for Synology?

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.
• Synology official API is used.
• QuickConnect and 2FA login are supported.
• Built in Taiwan, just like Synology.

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
• A Synology NAS is required.
• Third-party apps have a limited background time. Please do your first backup in foreground.
• This app is not affiliated with Synology.

## Key features

- Background photo backup
- Album and favorites synchronization
- Exclude unwanted photos
- Free up device space
- Backup history and statistics
- Smart idle-time backup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlock | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly Unlock | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlock | $17.49 | per year |
| Individual Plan (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Individual Plan (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $44.99 | one-time |
| Individual Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Photos Backup for Synology?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 💰 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing folder location
- iOS 13 compatibility issues with HEIF to JPG conversion
- Live Photos exported as .mov only without image file
- Connection timeout errors
- Invalid path errors during backup
- App freezes on multi-factor authentication loop
- Backup pauses every 30 photos requiring user input
- Auto-backup not triggering on location changes

**Most requested features**

- Auto-delete photos after backup
- Background operation capability
- Automatic sync instead of manual backup
- NAS discovery/search feature
- Full metadata preservation including location data
- Family sharing support for paid version
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Resume capability without app in foreground

## Recent user reviews (10 of 125)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-synology/id997253422/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Backup Ever

*2026-06-30*

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

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

### 5/5 — 開啟信任裝置

*2026-04-05, version 8.23*

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。

### 5/5 — Best app I‘ve bought

*2026-03-17, version 8.21*

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

### 2/5 — Family share not work

*2026-02-15, version 8.18*

I bought the app, I was impressed how well it was designed. 

But it stopped working after recent update.  Backup appeared to be complete but no file is saved to the NAS. 

Also family share does not work.

### 5/5 — I like it

*2025-10-04*

This app is easy to use. It used to have a feature to automatically delete photos after backup and I miss that.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your kind feedback!

### 5/5 — Good job

*2025-09-02, version 8.01*

👍👍👍

### 2/5 — Stabil, aber fängt nach Abbruch immer neu an

*2025-07-24, version 7.32*

zuerst war ich begeistert von der Software, dass sie stabil meine Bilder auf die Synology sichert. Mein Tablet sperrt sich nach einiger Zeit automatisch danach bricht der Sync ab..
Was mich nun extrem stört, ist das bei erneutem Staaten das Back-up immer wieder von vorne los läuft und natürlich dann irgendwann wieder abbricht. Beim einfachsten Kopierprogramm gibt es die Option, beim Abbruch an der vorherigen Stelle weiter zu machen. Bei dieser Software nicht, diese fängt immer wieder von vorne an.
Dafür sind mir 3 Euro im Monat zu viel Geld.

### 5/5 — Flawless design, solid performance, and perfect sync!

*2025-07-20, version 7.31*

This app is a game-changer! Its intuitive and beautifully designed user interface makes navigation a breeze, and it’s exceptionally stable. The standout feature is its synchronization, which ensures your backup is always up-to-date.

### 1/5 — The app crashes during album synchronization

*2025-07-09, version 7.30*

Unfortunately, the app is not usable. Although images are sent to the NAS, the app crashes as soon as the album synchronization starts. No purchase recommendation!

### 5/5 — Better than the branded app

*2025-06-11*

More options than the two photos apps I tried from Synology. I am more than happy to support the devs through my subscription. Now if Apple will stop blocking the auto backup process, it would be great. But I love that the app alerts me when there are photos that weren’t able to be automatically backed up. I’ve been using it for close to, if not more, than a year.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your comment and appreciation. Delighted to hear that you enjoy using the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Photos Backup for Synology

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.29 — 2026-08-27

Improved user interface and stability.

### 8.28 — 2026-08-14

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.

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## More apps by Sonar Workshop

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- [Photos Backup for NAS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photos-backup-for-nas/id1493754664)

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

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