Comparison

SyncFolder Photos vs File Sync

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

Head to head
About

SyncFolder Photos

Easily upload photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to a Windows 10 computer over WiFi. Browse and select media directly on your device, choose target folders, and optionally delete originals after transfer. Secure connection established via auto-discovery or QR code scanning.

Highlights
  • Wireless photo and video upload
  • Browse and select media on device
  • Choose target folders on PC
  • Optional deletion of originals
  • Secure WiFi connection
  • Auto-discovery and QR code connection
Features
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"SyncFolder Photos" allows you to easily upload all of your photos and videos to a Windows 10 computer that is connected to the same WiFi network. The app works together with the Windows Store "SyncFolder" app that must be installed on your computer app. Instead of traditional USB-cable solutions where selecting candidate photos and videos for upload all happen on the PC, with SyncFolder Photos you use the iPhone and iPad to browse and select your items. Upload occurs over WiFi using a secure network connection between your device and the PC. You can establish this connection in 2 ways: - Semi-automatically by letting your iphone/iPad discover computers in the WiFi network. The SyncFolder app on the PC will then first give you the possibility to accept the access request after which you can accept the computer on your mobile device. - By scanning a QR code on the PC. This method comes at rescue when auto-discovery is not allowed by your WiFi router. Before the upload of the photos and videos that you have selected is taking place, you have the possibility to select the target folder on the PC. You can even first create a new folder if you want. With each upload you can also indicate whether you want to delete the copied photos and videos on your device after the upload took place.

About

File Sync

Easily transfer photos, videos, documents, and music between your iOS device and computer over WiFi or USB. Convert HEIC to JPG, HEVC to MP4, and Live Photos to video. Manage and share files directly from the app.

Highlights
  • WiFi and USB file transfer
  • HEIC/HEVC conversion
  • Live Photo to video conversion
  • Local file storage and manager
  • Full resolution photo transfer
  • RAW photo support
  • Built-in music player
Features
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Have you ever frustrated on how to transfer your photos or videos to the computer PC or Mac from your iOS device? Introducing File Sync, an app that allows you to easily transfer your files, documents, music, photos and videos to the computer using local WiFi network or USB connection and vice versa. File Sync is the fastest and easiest way of transferring your files, documents, music, photos and videos to computer using the most advanced technology. It can also convert HEIC photos to JPG, HEVC videos to MP4 and Live Photos to videos. With latest update File Sync now can store documents, audio or music files into the app and you can then view, play music, manage and share files to others. -- KEY FEATURES -- • Easily transfer photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to your Windows PC or Mac Computer. • Nearby P2P file sharing to iOS device. • Preserves photo metadata in all transfer directions (EXIF information, location, etc). • Transfer photos in full resolution, no quality loss. • Transfer photo files in RAW formats from iPhone or iPad to desktop and vice versa. • Local file storage and file manager. • Built-in music player. • Support file operation copy, move, rename, delete and sharing. • Use any web browser on your computer to quickly transfer between your device and your computer. • Works with web browsers running in Windows, Mac, and Linux computers and it's fast! • Your files, documents, music, photos and videos are transferred directly from device to device using your local WiFi network. They are not stored in an external server and they never leave your local WiFi network keeping your photos safe. • Export photos as JPG or HEIC. • Export videos as MP4 or MOV (H.264 format). • Export Live Photos to video or photo+video. • Fast upload and download via wireless local WiFi or USB cable. • Developed for both iPhone and iPad so you only have to buy it once. • Simple and easy to use interface
. • Support dark mode. Download File Sync now and you can be sure that how convenience and fast to transfer files between iOS and your desktop. Visit us at – Website : https://sixbytes.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/SixbytesApp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixbytesapp Read more about our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy here: • Terms of service: https://sixbytes.io/products/file-sync/legal/terms • Privacy policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/file-sync/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SyncFolder Photos4 screens
File Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SyncFolder Photos at none against File Sync's 3. SyncFolder Photos also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). File Sync's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 32 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ads and device support 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. File Sync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SyncFolder Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncFolder Photos ships an update every 32 months, File Sync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SyncFolder Photos versus File Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncFolder PhotosFile Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJos HuybrighsSixbytes PLT

Customer experience

SyncFolder Photos

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

File Sync

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

SyncFolder Photos

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

File Sync

Subscriptions2
  • Premium File Sync Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium File Sync Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is SyncFolder Photos free?
SyncFolder Photos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Sync free?
File Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SyncFolder Photos or File Sync have ads?
Neither SyncFolder Photos nor File Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncFolder Photos or File Sync?
SyncFolder Photos ships an update every 32 months, and File Sync every 3 weeks. Most recently, SyncFolder Photos was updated on September 24, 2026 and File Sync on October 21, 2026.

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