Comparison

SyncML LITE 4 vs SynoSync

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

Head to head
About

SyncML LITE 4

This app synchronizes iOS contacts with servers using the legacy SyncML standard. It's designed for users who specifically need this older technology, often recommended by IT departments. It can also act as a local SyncML server for older devices.

Highlights
  • Contacts-only synchronization
  • SyncML engine
  • Syncs selected iOS contact stores
  • Acts as local SyncML server
  • Assign/remove contact group membership
Features
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SyncML LITE 4 is a niche app which synchronizes iOS contacts with a server or service which uses a standard called SyncML. The app does not support any other synchronisation technology! So please install this app only if you know SyncML-based synchronisation is what you need! This may be the case when the IT people of your organisation say so, and maybe even explicitly recommend using SyncML LITE to synchronize contacts. In any case, please realize that for using this app, you need to know the URL of your syncml server, the login user to use, and the so called server path for contacts. Only the provider of the SyncML service knows these details and can support you in establishing sync with his SyncML server. We as makers of the SyncML client app cannot! By now, SyncML is a legacy standard. It was invented in 2000, and many of that time's feature phones did support it. Since then, it has been largely superseded by other technologies, most notably CalDAV and CardDAV, which iOS supports out of the box without any extra app. But SyncML still exists, and for some older systems, it may be the only way to synchronize. For those cases, SyncML LITE 4 exists. SyncML LITE 4 is a rework of the former SyncML LITE app, to allow using SyncML on iOS 10 (the original SyncML LITE app only works up to iOS 9). If you also want to synchronize calendar please consider SyncML PRO 4 or Tasks+Cal+Sync 4. The summary for SyncML LITE 4: • Free app for contacts-only synchronisation - please consider SyncML PRO 4 or Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 if you also want to synchronize calendar data. • based on a mature and extensively interoperability tested SyncML engine, which powers many SyncML client and server products for different platforms (libsynthesis). • synchronizes selected iOS contact stores (address books) to a SyncML compliant server or service in the internet or in the local network. • can act as SyncML server in the local WiFi network (e.g. to keep really old mobiles in sync with an iOS device) • has a contacts list for the iOS contacts, and allows quickly assigning/removing contact group membership (that's a new feature in SyncML LITE 4) Please visit the plan44.ch web page (see support link below) for support and FAQ, as well as documentation for download.

About

SynoSync

This app synchronizes files between your iOS device and Synology NAS, WebDAV, or SMB servers. It integrates seamlessly with the iOS Files app, offering multiple sync modes and conflict resolution options for efficient file management.

Highlights
  • Synology NAS, WebDAV, SMB support
  • iOS Files app integration
  • Server-to-Local sync
  • Local-to-Server sync
  • Two-Way synchronization
  • Flexible conflict resolution
  • Background syncing
Features
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SynoSync is a file synchronization tool crafted for iPhone and iPad, supporting Synology NAS, WebDAV, and SMB services. It is specifically designed to solve the long-standing issue where traditional sync software cannot flexibly integrate into the iOS "Files" app workflow. Simply log into your server, select a shared directory, and use the system file picker to specify a local target—allowing you to sync files to any authorized directory accessible by the Files app. The app supports three sync modes: Server-to-Local, Local-to-Server, and Two-Way synchronization, while offering flexible conflict resolution strategies (Keep Newer, Keep Local, Keep Remote, or Keep Both). With support for extended foreground syncing and automatic background syncing, it is the perfect tool for long-term maintenance of note libraries, document repositories, research data, and project files.

Screenshots

SyncML LITE 43 screens
SynoSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SynoSync at 5.0 against SyncML LITE 4's 1.7. SynoSync also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 26 months). SyncML LITE 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. SynoSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SyncML LITE 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SynoSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncML LITE 4 ships an update every 26 months, SynoSync every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SyncML LITE 4 versus SynoSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncML LITE 4SynoSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas Zeller成豪 董

Customer experience

SyncML LITE 4

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SynoSync

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SyncML LITE 4

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SynoSync

One-time1
  • SynoSync-Plus$4.99

Questions

Is SyncML LITE 4 free?
SyncML LITE 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynoSync free?
SynoSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SyncML LITE 4 or SynoSync?
SynoSync is rated higher. SyncML LITE 4 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SynoSync averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SyncML LITE 4 or SynoSync have ads?
Neither SyncML LITE 4 nor SynoSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncML LITE 4 or SynoSync?
SyncML LITE 4 ships an update every 26 months, and SynoSync every 4 days. Most recently, SyncML LITE 4 was updated on October 5, 2026 and SynoSync on October 1, 2026.

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