Comparison

Pixegram vs iPhotoSync Backup Service

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixegram

Effortlessly share photos and videos with secure, never-expiring links that don't use your device or iCloud storage. Start with 2GB free and expand to 6TB, with no sign-up required for viewers.

Highlights
  • Never-expiring shareable links
  • Does not use device or iCloud storage
  • Expandable storage up to 6TB
  • Private and secure sharing
  • No sign-up needed for recipients
  • Automatic syncing across iOS devices
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Pixegram lets you effortlessly send and receive photos and videos without using your device or iCloud storage or dealing with expiration dates. If you've ever used iCloud Links and wished they didn’t expire after 30 days, this app is for you. Your Pixegram Links never expire unless you set a limit, giving you full control over your shared content. Start with 2GB of free space and expand up to 6TB as your needs grow. Share high-quality media using private, secure links with customizable expiration dates. No sign-ups or app installs are needed to view shared links. Your content automatically syncs across all your iOS devices without taking up device or iCloud storage space. Items you receive never count against your quota and can be saved permanently—even if the sender sets an expiration. Features: • 2GB free storage, expandable to 6TB. • Doesn’t use your device or iCloud storage. • Automatically syncs across all your iOS devices. • Private, secure links that expire only if you set a limit. • Unlimited received items that don’t count against your quota. • Saved content remains even after expiry. • No sign-up or app required for senders or recipients. • Fast uploads and full-resolution viewing. • Share media without using messaging app storage. Whether you're sharing personal moments or delivering professional media, this is a fast, secure, and seamless way to stay connected—built exclusively for iOS. Subscription Pricing and Terms - Subscription billing will start immediately after you subscribe and will auto-renew each month. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least one day before the renewal date within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store. - Subscriptions are nonrefundable, so please choose this option carefully. - Please refer to the In-App Purchases section for pricing. Terms of Use — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy — https://pixegram.app/privacy.php

About

iPhotoSync Backup Service

Features
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iPhotoSync is the simpliest way to wirelesly transfer photos and videos from mobile devices to most popular network services. This solution provides the ability to manually or automatically upload any objects from your library to a pre-defined URL. All objects are transfered in original quality (RAW, HEIC, MOV). The app's main features: - support WebDAV protocol - manually select and upload any objects from the device's media library - automatically upload* - change themes* * - features are available on premium plans Limitations: Unloading can occur in both the foreground and background sessions. When unloading moves to the background session, the overall duration can increase significantly depending on the number of objects to process. The duration is regulated by operation system and depends on factors such as the current battery charge, network connection status and other active background sessions. User Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Pixegram4 screens
iPhotoSync Backup Service4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixegram at every 3 weeks against iPhotoSync Backup Service's every 3 months. iPhotoSync Backup Service's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixegram sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and iPhotoSync Backup Service sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixegram ships an update every 3 weeks, iPhotoSync Backup Service every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixegram versus iPhotoSync Backup Service: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixegramiPhotoSync Backup Service
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixegram, LLCIvan Zinkevich

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixegram

Subscriptions3
  • 200 GB Storage$2.991 Month
  • 2 TB Storage$9.991 Month
  • 6 TB Storage$29.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixegram Pro for 1 year$0.99
2 purchases

iPhotoSync Backup Service

Subscriptions2
  • Premium lite$0.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixegram free?
Pixegram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPhotoSync Backup Service free?
iPhotoSync Backup Service is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixegram or iPhotoSync Backup Service have ads?
Neither Pixegram nor iPhotoSync Backup Service shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixegram or iPhotoSync Backup Service?
Pixegram ships an update every 3 weeks, and iPhotoSync Backup Service every 3 months. Most recently, Pixegram was updated on October 18, 2026 and iPhotoSync Backup Service on October 18, 2026.

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