# MooseNet vs Möbius Sync

The clearest difference is rating: Möbius Sync at 3.8 against MooseNet's 1.0. Möbius Sync also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (140 vs 1). MooseNet's advantage is iOS requirement (10.1 vs 14.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MooseNet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and Möbius Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Möbius Sync holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Möbius Sync has 140 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MooseNet ships an update every 6 weeks, Möbius Sync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MooseNet | Möbius Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moosenet/id1311513732/reviews) | **[3.8 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobius-sync/id1539203216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **140** |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 26 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.1** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Miesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/838278927) | [Pickup Infinity Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118833408) |

## What reviewers say

### MooseNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moosenet/id1311513732)

View and decode network packet capture files in pcap and pcapng formats. Unlock full protocol decoding with a subscription, which includes a one-month free trial. Supports a growing list of network protocols.

**Highlights:** View pcap and pcapng files, Decode network packets, Supports multiple protocols, Subscription with free trial, Protocol decoding via XML definitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Year | $1.99 | per year |


### Möbius Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobius-sync/id1539203216)

Synchronize files between your iOS devices and other Syncthing-supported platforms without relying on cloud storage. Manage multiple folders and remote devices, with options for sandbox or experimental cross-app sandbox syncing.

**Highlights:** File synchronization between iOS and other Syncthing devices, No cloud service required, Supports multiple folders and remote devices, Sync within app sandbox or other app sandboxes (paid), Uses open-source Syncthing engine

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited file sync | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective Syncthing implementation for iOS
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase model (no subscription)
- 🔒 Privacy-focused peer-to-peer syncing
- 📱 Good Files app integration
- ⚡ Fast file synchronization when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated internal Syncthing version (1.28 vs 2.x)
- 💸 Aggressive paywall at 20MB free limit
- 🔌 No true background sync (iOS limitation)
- 🚫 Cannot sync iOS Photos app natively
- ⚠️ Inconsistent purchase restoration across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Syncthing version incompatibility with v2.x devices
- Device discovery limited to 1 of 5 paired devices
- Insufficient space errors despite available storage
- Purchase dialog rendering issues on older devices
- Purchase not persisting after app reinstall

**Requested features**

- Update internal Syncthing to version 2.x or higher
- iOS Photos app sync capability (at least one-way upload)
- True background synchronization
- Selective folder sync to save storage space
- File Provider extension for deeper iOS integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MooseNet free?

MooseNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Möbius Sync free?

Möbius Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MooseNet or Möbius Sync?

Möbius Sync is rated higher. MooseNet averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Möbius Sync averages 3.8 from 140 ratings.

### Do MooseNet or Möbius Sync have ads?

Neither MooseNet nor Möbius Sync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MooseNet or Möbius Sync?

MooseNet ships an update every 6 weeks, and Möbius Sync every 2 months. Most recently, MooseNet was updated on October 6, 2026 and Möbius Sync on October 17, 2026.

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