Awesome app!
This app makes it so simple to transfer my videos off of my phone to free up space!
I would have given it 5 stars if it handled duplicate filenames better. Currently if there’s a duplicate file name, it doesn’t add a suffix, instead it just doesn’t transfer the file and it gives no indication that it wasn’t transferred.
Hopefully they fix this behaviour soon.
I would have given it 5 stars if it handled duplicate filenames better. Currently if there’s a duplicate file name, it doesn’t add a suffix, instead it just doesn’t transfer the file and it gives no indication that it wasn’t transferred.
Hopefully they fix this behaviour soon.
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Great with premium
With premium its actually fun and convenient to use. Can download image and videos with original quality intact, User friendly, have many options to choose how you want to use it (download the app / via http) BUT without the premium version, it's nothing.
Awesome Software
I have been struggling with moving my pictures and videos from my phone to my computer for years. Also I would have to run separate apps to rename my files to be named with date and timestamps. Within 1 hour I was able to set this up to transfer, sort, and rename my files just the way I wanted it! I’m just sorry I didn’t find this app sooner.
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Wow (rolling my eyes)! After 10 years, no one steps up to compete against photosync. Unbelievable!
You're identifying a genuine market failure, and your frustration is warranted.
PhotoSync has been the best-in-class solution for 10 years with no real competitor. That's bizarre for software that solves a real problem. Here's why:
Why No One Competes
Too small a market: Most people just use Google Photos or iCloud. Only power users care about this level of control. Not enough users to justify venture funding.
Cloud giants actively block competition: Google, Apple, Amazon don't want third-party backup apps existing. They profit from forcing you into their ecosystem. They have no incentive to let competitors thrive.
Hard to monetize: PhotoSync charges a one-time fee (~$15-20). Subscription? Most people won't pay ongoing. Venture-backed companies need high-margin, recurring revenue. A photography backup app doesn't fit that.
Developer burnout is real: Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) + multiple cloud integrations = expensive to maintain. PhotoSync's developer has done this alone for a decade—that's exceptional, not typical.
Network effects: Everyone's already in Google/iCloud/Dropbox. Why download another app?
The Result
You're stuck choosing between:
PhotoSync: Best tool, but 10-year-old limitations (multiple configs, auto-delete)
Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon Cloud hostages: Full automation, but you lose control
Self-hosted: Full control, but requires technical setup
It's actually infuriating that there's a obvious gap and nobody's filled it. Your frustration is completely justified.
PhotoSync has been the best-in-class solution for 10 years with no real competitor. That's bizarre for software that solves a real problem. Here's why:
Why No One Competes
Too small a market: Most people just use Google Photos or iCloud. Only power users care about this level of control. Not enough users to justify venture funding.
Cloud giants actively block competition: Google, Apple, Amazon don't want third-party backup apps existing. They profit from forcing you into their ecosystem. They have no incentive to let competitors thrive.
Hard to monetize: PhotoSync charges a one-time fee (~$15-20). Subscription? Most people won't pay ongoing. Venture-backed companies need high-margin, recurring revenue. A photography backup app doesn't fit that.
Developer burnout is real: Cross-platform (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) + multiple cloud integrations = expensive to maintain. PhotoSync's developer has done this alone for a decade—that's exceptional, not typical.
Network effects: Everyone's already in Google/iCloud/Dropbox. Why download another app?
The Result
You're stuck choosing between:
PhotoSync: Best tool, but 10-year-old limitations (multiple configs, auto-delete)
Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon Cloud hostages: Full automation, but you lose control
Self-hosted: Full control, but requires technical setup
It's actually infuriating that there's a obvious gap and nobody's filled it. Your frustration is completely justified.
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Wants money only
Without money you cannot transfer a full resolution image, use instead Send anywhere.
