Comparison

SyncFolder Photos vs Plex Photos

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

Plex Photos

Access and view your personal photo libraries from anywhere. Relive your favorite moments with curated highlights, chronological timelines, and organized library browsing. Requires a Plex Media Server with a photos library.

Highlights
  • Recommended photo highlights
  • Chronological timeline view
  • Browse by folders and albums
  • Access personal media libraries
  • Seamless remote viewing
Features
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Important: A Plex Media Server with access to at least one photos library is required to use this application. Plex Photos is your dedicated app for viewing your personal media photo libraries, providing a seamless and intuitive way to relive your favorite moments. Whether you're at home or on the go, Plex Photos lets you access your personal photo collection with ease. Currently Supported Features: - Recommended View: Discover curated highlights from your photo library, bringing your best moments to the forefront. - Timeline View: Explore your photos in a chronological format, making it easy to travel back in time and revisit memories from specific dates. - Library View: Browse through your entire photo collection organized by folders and albums, making it simple to find and view exactly what you're looking for. Note: This is the first Plex Photos release and will receive regular updates over the coming months. We're committed to adding new features, improving performance, and enhancing your overall experience. We value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts with us in the forums as we continue to develop and refine the app.

Screenshots

SyncFolder Photos4 screens
Plex Photos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plex Photos at every 5 months against SyncFolder Photos's every 32 months. SyncFolder Photos's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncFolder Photos ships an update every 32 months, Plex Photos every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SyncFolder Photos versus Plex Photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncFolder PhotosPlex Photos
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.3 (292 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews3.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—292 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJos HuybrighsPlex Inc.

Customer experience

SyncFolder Photos

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

Plex Photos

All ratings292 ratings
Positive5.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative91.1%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive3.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative89.6%

Bugs and requests

SyncFolder Photos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Plex Photos

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Buttons not responding to touch
  • Vertical videos shown in landscape
  • Photos disappearing or not loading
  • Rotation issues causing app freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to sync photos from mobile devices
  • Implement HEIC format support
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Allow organizing photos into albums
  • Integrate with cloud storage services

In-app purchases

None

SyncFolder Photos

No in-app purchases

None

Plex Photos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SyncFolder Photos free?
SyncFolder Photos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plex Photos free?
Plex Photos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SyncFolder Photos or Plex Photos have ads?
Neither SyncFolder Photos nor Plex Photos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncFolder Photos or Plex Photos?
SyncFolder Photos ships an update every 32 months, and Plex Photos every 5 months. Most recently, SyncFolder Photos was updated on September 24, 2026 and Plex Photos on October 15, 2026.

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