# Syncplicity

> Secure enterprise file access, synchronization, and sharing across all devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Syncplicity, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncplicity/id451122305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Syncplicity, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/450180618)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.69/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 251 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Released: 2011-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncplicity/id451122305/reviews.md

## What is Syncplicity?

Syncplicity is an intuitive, enterprise grade, solution that provides secure access to all files on all your devices, online or offline, with no hassles. By combining our highly secure solution with a rich mobile, web and desktop experience, you get to collaborate inside and outside your organization easily. All while giving IT professionals the security, manageability, and control they need.
	•	Access all your files in any of your folders on any device with no extra steps
	•	Securely share files and folders, inside and outside the organization
	•	Synchronize file changes across all devices in real time so documents are always protected and available on across all platforms and devices
	•	Access your SharePoint sites from your mobile device

With Syncplicity for iPad and iPhone you are never more than a tap away from important files. Key features include:
	•	Upload photos, videos, documents, or any other files directly from your device to any Syncplicity folder
	•	Share files (all editions) with optional password protection, and restrict recipients using secure shared links (Business and Enterprise Editions only)
	•	Mark folders and files as Offline to gain offline access via the industry’s only mobile push synchronization
	•	Natively create, edit, and annotate Microsoft Office files and synchronize them to all your devices
	•	Stay up-to-date with rich activity feeds for all private and shared folders
	•	Eliminate mundane tasks and get reminders with Syncplicity Insights
	•	Go back in time with full access to every file's previous versions
	•	Best of all, there are no file size limits
	•	Secure workflows by integrating with AirWatch, Microsoft Intune and MobileIron mobile device management

Terms of Service: https://www.syncplicity.com/terms-and-conditions/
Privacy Policy: https://www.syncplicity.com/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Secure file access and sharing
- Real-time file synchronization
- Offline file access
- Mobile and desktop experience
- IT security and management
- No file size limits
- Version history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Syncplicity Personal Edition Account | $4.99 | per month |
| Syncplicity Personal Edition Account | $59.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Syncplicity?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and seamless file syncing across devices
- ☁️ Excellent cloud storage and backup functionality
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive, and visually appealing user interface
- 🔗 Easy file sharing with shareable links
- 📱 Smooth cross-platform synchronization (desktop, iPad, iPhone)
- 🔒 Enterprise-level security and access control
- 📂 Flexible folder syncing without single folder restrictions
- ✨ Multiple email account linking capability
- 📊 Version history and file tracking features
- 🤝 Good Office 365 integration (in earlier versions)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on iOS devices
- 🔐 OTP (One-Time Password) authentication freezes and hangs
- ⚠️ File opening failures and error messages
- 📵 App crashes immediately upon launch
- 🔄 Syncing issues and incomplete downloads
- 🎯 Unintuitive user interface design
- 📱 Poor mobile app functionality and stability
- 🚫 Lack of native Office app integration
- ⏱️ Slow performance and timeouts
- 🔧 Minimal developer support and bug fixes
- 📧 Spam email marketing from company
- 🗂️ File path length limitations causing errors

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch or when opening files
- OTP authentication process freezes and hangs indefinitely
- Files fail to open with 'Unable to load file' errors
- App crashes when opening PDF files after 2 seconds
- Downloads stuck at 0% progress
- Folders locked on iPhone after updates
- Incompatibility with iOS 9, iOS 11, and newer versions
- App crashes when entering password to open folders
- Files missing or syncing problems
- Keypad covering input fields
- Login screen issues and missing login button
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Incompatibility with large screen devices
- Network drive syncing feature removed in updates

**Most requested features**

- Native iPhone 6/6S/7 and iPad Pro display support
- Landscape mode for PDF viewing
- Direct integration with Microsoft Office apps (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Persistent sort preferences
- Open In functionality for Office documents
- File preview and thumbnail capabilities
- Automatic push updates for favorites
- Faster forced sync for offline mode
- Support for syncing from network drives and external storage
- Email file functionality from mobile app
- Folder creation from mobile app
- Upload support for non-photo file types
- Full-screen photo viewing without UI bars

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncplicity/id451122305/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent update

*2024-02-19, version 4.11.0*

Works perfectly

### 5/5 — always there

*2021-06-19, version 4.10.0*

this app has been my goto for many years. although only used for my personal use now that i am retired. 
so easy to sync across my apple devices

### 1/5 — .

*2021-06-12, version 4.10.0*

any company that sends out spam mail deserves 1 stars

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on mobile anymore

*2020-08-14, version 4.9.1*

After the new update, the app crashes immediately every time I open it. Tried deleting and reinstalling, issue still persists

### 1/5 — Stuck on OTP

*2020-06-08, version 4.9.1*

I cant open any file. Stuck loading when entering the OTP.

### 1/5 — Freezes on OTP

*2020-02-11, version 4.9.1*

The new version has rendered my Syncplicity storage useless for mobile access.  The app freezes on the OTP process and will not allow me to access anything.

### 1/5 — App still not functional

*2020-02-04, version 4.9.1*

Even after the latest update, the iPhone & iPad apps still aren’t functional. The app times out when I request a OTP. I received the OTP text, but the app freezes & I’m unable to login.

### 3/5 — Folders locked

*2020-02-03, version 4.9.1*

Recent updates have locked my folders on iPhone XR. When the app was working it was a 5 star app. 

With the update it is not very useful.

### 1/5 — App crashes as soon as I enter the password to open a folder. Never got to use the app.

*2020-01-30, version 4.9.0*

App crashes as soon as I enter the password to open a folder. Never got to use the app.

### 1/5 — Gets stuck on 2nd verification login, constantly loading....

*2020-01-27, version 4.9.0*

Gets stuck on 2nd verification login, constantly loading....

## Frequently asked questions about Syncplicity

### What does Syncplicity do?

Syncplicity provides secure access to all your files on any device, online or offline. It enables real-time file synchronization across platforms and facilitates secure sharing of files and folders both inside and outside your organization. The app also offers robust management and security features for IT professionals.

### What are the key features of Syncplicity?

Key features include secure access to all files on any device, real-time synchronization, secure file sharing with optional password protection, offline access to marked folders and files, native editing of Microsoft Office files, activity feeds, and access to file version history. There are no file size limits.

### Is Syncplicity free to use?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases. Specific features like restricting recipients with secure shared links are available in Business and Enterprise Editions, suggesting tiered pricing or subscription models for advanced functionalities.

### What devices is Syncplicity compatible with?

Syncplicity is available for iPad and iPhone, as well as offering web and desktop experiences. It integrates with mobile device management solutions like AirWatch, Microsoft Intune, and MobileIron, indicating broad compatibility within enterprise environments.

### How does Syncplicity help with collaboration?

The app allows users to securely share files and folders with colleagues and external partners, fostering collaboration. Real-time synchronization ensures everyone is working with the latest versions of documents. Activity feeds also keep users updated on shared folder changes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### iOS App Version 4.14.0 — 2025-12-19

Office files support for iOS 26.

### 4.13.0 — 2024-12-23

Office files support for iOS 18.

### 4.11.0 — 2024-02-08

Rebranding and office files support for iOS 17.
Security improvements.

### 4.10.1 — 2021-11-30

Improvements
 - Added support for iOS 15.

Bug fixes
 - Fixed an issue which in some cases results in PDF file contents not being displayed properly.
 - Fixed an issue which, in rare cases, prevents users to log into the iOS app from a MobileIron MDM managed device.

### 4.10.0 — 2021-04-22

∙ Added video and audio streaming support for popular video and audio formats.
∙ Additional information is displayed when accessing locked files.
∙ Large files upload is improved.
∙ Security improvements and bug fixes.

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