# Photo Manager Pro vs ACDSee Mobile Sync

The clearest difference is price: ACDSee Mobile Sync at Free against Photo Manager Pro's $2.99. ACDSee Mobile Sync also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Photo Manager Pro's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

ACDSee Mobile Sync is free to download; Photo Manager Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ACDSee Mobile Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 654 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 58% and 57% positive.

Photo Manager Pro ships an update every 3 months, ACDSee Mobile Sync every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Manager Pro | ACDSee Mobile Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-manager-pro/id1076480192/reviews) | **[4.7 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acdsee-mobile-sync/id1263340964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 654 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 57.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [ACD Systems International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461558826) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Manager Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-manager-pro/id1076480192)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Organize, secure, and transfer your photos and videos with this comprehensive management tool.  It allows for detailed organization, password protection, and seamless transfer across devices and cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Organize photos and videos into folders, Password protect app and folders, Add descriptions and star ratings, Transfer photos between devices and cloud, Supports RAW photo formats, Photo editing tools, Slideshows and TV output

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent photo organization
- 🔒 Password protection and security
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Ability to create folders and subfolders
- 👍 Good for managing large photo collections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and slow loading times
- 🐛 Difficulty transferring photos between devices
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud/external storage integration
- 👎 Inferior to previous version of the app

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing or not syncing properly
- Inability to recover deleted photos
- Password protection not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add option to sort photos by size or file type
- Improve metadata editing and search functionality
- Implement iCloud or cloud sync across devices
- Add support for more file types like RAW and Live Photos
- Provide better instructions and in-app help


### ACDSee Mobile Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acdsee-mobile-sync/id1263340964)

Easily transfer photos and videos from your mobile device to your computer over Wi-Fi. The app tracks sent items, allowing for quick transfers of new content or selective sending. It supports various file types and offers advanced options for metadata editing and file organization.

**Highlights:** Direct Wi-Fi photo and video transfer, Automatic tracking of sent items, Configurable filenames and subfolders, Support for original and edited versions, RAW, HEIC, Live Photos, and Burst image support, Metadata editor (GPS, IPTC, ratings, labels)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable sync
- 👍 Easy to use and configure
- 🔒 Secure local transfer
- 💡 Convenient photo management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues and crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in background
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with newer devices/software
- 🕰️ Slow performance with large photo libraries

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect target device on same network
- Duplicate photo uploads due to sync issues
- Crashes when transferring large number of files

**Requested features**

- Automatic background sync
- Support for additional file formats (e.g. HEIC)
- Ability to sync between multiple devices
- Integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Manager Pro free?

Photo Manager Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ACDSee Mobile Sync free?

ACDSee Mobile Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Manager Pro or ACDSee Mobile Sync?

ACDSee Mobile Sync is rated higher. Photo Manager Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while ACDSee Mobile Sync averages 4.7 from 654 ratings.

### Do Photo Manager Pro or ACDSee Mobile Sync have ads?

Neither Photo Manager Pro nor ACDSee Mobile Sync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Manager Pro or ACDSee Mobile Sync?

Photo Manager Pro ships an update every 3 months, and ACDSee Mobile Sync every 2 months. Most recently, Photo Manager Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and ACDSee Mobile Sync on October 29, 2026.

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