# Sync Folders — user reviews > 180 indexed App Store user reviews of Sync Folders by VADIM ZYBIN, rated 3.90/5 from 17 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-folders/id530573877/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-folders/id530573877.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 11 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Sync Folders? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and efficient sync - 👍 Easy to use and set up - 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy - 💡 Flexible sync options (one-way, two-way, mirror) - 👍 Useful for backup and file organization **Cons** - 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions - 🐛 Unreliable file copying and sync failures - 👎 Limited functionality in free version - 👎 Confusing interface and settings - 👎 Poor customer support **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes on launch - Incomplete or missing file syncs - Unexpected file deletions - Compatibility issues with external drives and network shares **Most requested features** - Support for more cloud storage services - Scheduling and automation options - Improved conflict resolution and error handling - Visual directory tree with checkboxes for file/folder selection - Ability to sync subfolders with multiple layers ## Newest reviews (14 of 180) ### 3/5 — Not working properly in macOS Tahoe 26.2 *2026-02-06* Sync Folders used to function effectively after the initial setup in earlier versions of macOS. However, in macOS Tahoe 26.2, we encounter persistent failures, even though the profiles previously worked seamlessly. For instance, we frequently encounter issues reading files in ~/Library, despite providing it with full disk access multiple times. Consequently, I’ve switched to Syncovery (which also has its own learning curve), but it has eliminated all read errors. ### 4/5 — It works *2025-10-28, version 1.2* I use this app to back up my drone photos and videos to my phone (iPhone 17 pro max, 1TB) then to my 2TB Lexar Professional Go SSD card. It actually works. I just wish it explains usage in more detail. ### 2/5 — Syncing does not work *2025-07-11* … for a smb: folder on MacOS. It found the same files twice and takes a lot of valuable time. Hands off!!! ### 4/5 — Schnelle und zuverlässige Synchronisation *2025-07-02* Habe vor einigen Monaten zwei Ordner mit einander verlinkt und sync gestartet, seit dem keine Probleme gehabt. Die App macht was sie soll. ### 3/5 — Seit dem letzten Update Absturz *2025-02-21* Tolles Tool, seit dem letzten Update stürzt es aber ab. ### 3/5 — Sync geht nicht mehr so wie vor dem Mac Update Sequoia *2024-12-31* Ich habe das Programm schon etwas länger. Hat alles sehr gut geklappt mit meinen MacBook Air M1. Ich Synce damit meinen Mac und mein NAS Laufwerk im Heimnetzwerk. Habe heute wieder mal einen Sync gemacht, hat ewig gedauert, das Programm hat alles wieder neu gesynct. Danach habe ich das Sync erneut angestoßen und das Programm wollte wieder alles erneut Syncen. Scheint so, als ob das Programm sich das nicht mehr merken kann was es soeben gesynct hat. Das war vor dem Update MacOS nicht so. Hoffe der Programmierer kann das beheben. Viel Erfolg an den Programmierer :-) ### 4/5 — Can sync external drives! *2023-11-19, version 1.2* With the purchase of an iPhone 15 Pro we now have the ability to easily connect and quickly transfer files from any number of digital storage devices. I can now backup digital photos from my camera’s memory card to an external SSD, all with my phone. When moving this much data, I only want to transfer the new photos off the card and onto the drive. This app does this very well and gives me a log of its success or failures (not that I have had any yet). The app certainly isn’t perfect and could use some usability updates and GUI improvements, but it does get the job done. And I can’t find any other iPhone app that can do so. Developers, please keep the updates coming! Thanks!! ### 5/5 — 使いやすい *2023-11-11* 初心者でも使いやすい。 複数のタスク、同期ではなく一方向へのバックアップ、これらの機能が必要な人はProにアップグレードすればいい。 無料版でも十分な機能を備えている。 ### 5/5 — Seamless iCloud Syncing - Syncfolder and Pro *2023-10-01, version 4.6.6* Syncfolder pro has revolutionized how I manage my iCloud folder. Its user-friendly interface and simple setup make it a breeze to use. Syncing is seamless, ensuring my documents are always up to date across devices. It effortlessly handles large files without compromising speed. I've experienced no sync failures or data loss, instilling trust in its reliability. With customization options, Syncfolder caters to individual preferences. For anyone needing a reliable and efficient solution for iCloud folder synchronization, I highly recommend Syncfolder. It's a game-changer, providing peace of mind and hassle-free syncing for important documents. ### 5/5 — A great app --simplifies life *2023-08-28, version 4.6.6* I need to keep 3 machines, dropbox and icloud, and external drive I travel with in sync. File Sync Pro does this nearly effortless, straitforward to use, extremely flexible. Great. ### 4/5 — Great app. Wish I knew how to use it. *2023-08-26, version 1.2* It’s a great app and I can use it in its basic format. But what does A<+>B etc mean ? ### 4/5 — Almost there *2023-08-02, version 1.2* Great but needs to support shortcuts to be Perfect! ### 5/5 — Sync Folder works well *2023-07-21* Its a little scary to use and app that does this. The good news is that Sync Folder works well, and its instructions are easy to use. I use it to back up a large photo collection I have and various other projects and I am glad I have it. ### 4/5 — Excellent *2023-07-15, version 4.6.6* Overall EXCELLENT √ :-) Seems a bit slower in the latest verisons with Vemtura and SMB?.. might just be me and my nertwork though :-) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — !!! ACHTUNG !!! *2025-12-30* Ich meide diese App aufgrund der geopolitischen Lage. In der offiziellen Privacy Policy steht ausdrücklich, dass personenbezogene Daten in die Russische Föderation übertragen und dort verarbeitet werden können!!! Der Entwickler namens Vadim Zybin kommt aus Russland. Allerdings gibt es auf der offiziellen Website von GreenWorldSoft keine spezifischen Informationen zur Unternehmensadresse! ### 1/5 — Confusing, difficult to configure *2025-05-01, version 4.7.6* Almost impossible to determine what it’s going to do and the CONSTANT opening of a browser and the App Store to get you to buy Pro (Which I may have done) are just too annoying to deal with. Deleted. ### 1/5 — Misleading and Not what the App is for *2024-09-16, version 1.2* This app is to sync between 2 folders in the device itself and not for folder syncing with any cloud services. Total waste of money. ### 1/5 — Free version a WASTE OF TIME *2024-04-07* Free versions are limited in functionality - YES I fully understand this. But the free version of this lets you sync... a single folder - just ONE folder on your computer. Even if your folder had multiple sub-folders it syncs just one SUB-folder. Yes. A single, lowest level folder in your directory tree. Don't even bother trying it. It's so limited you can't get any feel for how well it really performs. Don't even bother - or, if you're so convinced by the marketing bullsh*t, then pay for it. **Developer response:** Hello! You should set user rights on all subfolders to synchronize subfolders at all levels. ### 1/5 — Abysmal Customer Support *2024-03-13, version 4.6.9* I reported crashes multiple times a day and included the crash report. Then after upgrading to macOS 14.4 the app froze on launch, which I reported. The developer ignored all this. ### 1/5 — No internet other then iCloud no http no ftp *2023-08-24, version 1.2* I could not connect to HTTPS or FTP cannot see the option to do this. Maybe it’s for the pro version ### 1/5 — Free version doesn't actually support backup *2023-03-13, version 4.6.6* Misleading, as the free version doesn't support backup-style synchronization, only mirroring. ### 1/5 — Does Not Work Under Venture 13.1 *2023-01-14, version 4.6.6* Has been performing flawlessly, then Ventura 13.1.....BOOM, file sharing stops working! ### 1/5 — Was backing up a hard drive to SSD its wiped files ! *2022-10-25, version 4.6.2* Fuming ! Had a 4TB Hard Drive ran a backup to the new SSD files and folders are now gone on both drives Having to restore about 3TB from a cloud backup now which is going to take hours of downloading This app has totally killed my files Nothing in the recycle bin they are just gone ### 1/5 — This product is Russian *2022-04-29, version 4.5.9* I don't use Russian products. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Super! *2026-03-19* Man braucht ein paar Minuten um die Funktionen und unterschiedlichen Ansichten zu verstehen - aber dann ist es ein mächtiges Tool :-) Vielen Dank! ### 5/5 — Schnell und Zuverlässig *2026-02-12* Einfach zu bedienen. Sync von 1,5 TB war in wenigen Stunden erledigt. Top! Allerdings kann man die „Aufgaben“ nicht speichern. Fair enough bei einer Free-Version. Da ich mehrere Aufgaben habe und nicht jedes Mal alles neu einstellen möchte, habe ich nach dem Text die Pro-Version gekauft. Einmalig 10€ kann man nicht meckern. Top Preis für eine gute App. ### 5/5 — So useful *2026-01-02, version 1.2* It’s a lifesaver for backups because it only copies the files that have actually changed which saves me so much time when moving stuff between my device and external drives. ### 5/5 — Great Utility App for Power Users! *2024-12-03, version 1.2* This app is very useful if you have a lot of files you want to sync with an external storage drive! This is great for anyone who manages lots of large files, and wants a simple way to sync their backups from their iPad! 👍🏻. And the UI is very clean, they’ve adopted all of the proper UI paradigms that make it feel almost like a native app! ### 5/5 — a superb app, and very reliable. *2024-11-05, version 4.7.5* I take a lot of photographs, especially astrophotos, so I have to take hundreds of images for one target. I work on these in one area, but need to keep them somewhere else. Sync Folders is second to none when it comes to ease of use. I am can access my information from various sources and know that it is always up to date and relevant. ### 5/5 — Excellent Cross-Platform File Backup & Sync App *2024-03-25, version 1.2* If you are looking for an app that works on MAC and iOS platforms, this fits the bill perfectly. The program can allow you to link two folders to mirror one another or backup your device as a clone; to be restored as a complete snapshot in case of catastrophic failure. Five stars! ### 5/5 — A must have!!! Sync Folders Pro: Effortless Backup and More! *2024-03-06* ove the peace of mind knowing your files are safe? Sync Folders Pro is your one-stop shop for seamless syncing and backup across all your devices. Here's what makes it amazing: Syncs everything: From local folders to iCloud, network drives, and even external storage – it's got you covered. Flexible options: Choose two-way sync, one-way sync, or mirror backup to fit your needs. Powerful preview: See exactly what changes before syncing, giving you total control. Ultra-efficient: Backups only copy new files, saving time and storage space. Easy for everyone: Simple interface for beginners, yet powerful enough for advanced users. Sync Folders Pro keeps your data safe and organized, so you can focus on what matters. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Sync Folders Pro: Effortless Backup and More! *2024-03-06, version 1.2* Love the peace of mind knowing your files are safe? Sync Folders Pro is your one-stop shop for seamless syncing and backup across all your devices. Here's what makes it amazing: Syncs everything: From local folders to iCloud, network drives, and even external storage – it's got you covered. Flexible options: Choose two-way sync, one-way sync, or mirror backup to fit your needs. Powerful preview: See exactly what changes before syncing, giving you total control. Ultra-efficient: Backups only copy new files, saving time and storage space. Easy for everyone: Simple interface for beginners, yet powerful enough for advanced users. Sync Folders Pro keeps your data safe and organized, so you can focus on what matters. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — One of the cooles tools / app *2023-12-28* Works like charme. Love it. Recommended. Will buy the pro version soon. ### 5/5 — Great for easy file backup *2023-11-19* I use Sync Folders to make back copies of my Photo catalogue, takes the confusion out of knowing what is and isn't backed up. So much more that i am yet to make full use of. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*