Comparison

Periscope by Duet vs Syncra

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

Head to head
About

Periscope by Duet

Access your home internet securely from anywhere in the world. This app provides end-to-end encryption and smart connectivity to bypass network restrictions, allowing you to reach your home devices and maintain privacy on public Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Connect to home network globally
  • WireGuard protocol
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Smart connectivity for restrictive networks
  • Real-time connection stats
  • Simple setup
Features
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Periscope — A VPN to Your Own Home Periscope is a VPN that routes your traffic through your own home network instead of a rented data center. You keep one device running there — an Apple TV, a Mac or a PC — and your iPhone and iPad connect back to it from anywhere in the world. That one difference changes what a VPN is for. Your traffic leaves from your own address, so banks, local services and your own devices see the connection they expect. There is no country list to choose from, because there is only one exit: your home. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your connection is end-to-end encrypted using WireGuard, one of the most secure VPN protocols available. This means your traffic is always private — even we can't see what you're doing. Whether you connect directly or through our relay servers, your data remains yours alone. WORKS FROM ANYWHERE Hotel WiFi blocking VPN connections? Challenging airport network? Periscope's smart connectivity automatically uses direct connection, NAT traversal, or relay fallback to establish a reliable tunnel — no manual configuration needed. FEATURES • Connect to your home network from anywhere in the world • Built on WireGuard — fast, modern, and battery-efficient • End-to-end encryption keeps your traffic private • Smart connectivity that works on restrictive networks • Real-time connection stats and diagnostics • Optimized for iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR • Accessing your home network services while traveling • Connecting to devices on your home network • Keeping your browsing on your own trusted connection • Privacy-conscious travelers who don't trust public WiFi SIMPLE SETUP Install Periscope on the device that stays home and choose "Server". Install it on the iPhone and iPad you travel with, sign in with the same account, and tap connect. No admin console, no config files, no network settings to learn. FLEXIBLE PLANS Monthly or annual subscriptions. Start with a free trial. Travel the world. Stay connected to home. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Syncra

Seamlessly synchronize your clipboard across all your devices. Copy text, links, or images on one device and instantly paste them on another. It works in the background to keep your clipboard updated.

Highlights
  • Instant clipboard sync
  • Image and photo support
  • Full clipboard history
  • Connected device management
  • Push notifications for syncs
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Syncra keeps your clipboard in sync across all your devices so you never have to email yourself a link again. Copy text, links, or images on your iPhone and instantly paste them on your Mac — or any other device. Syncra works silently in the background so your clipboard is always up to date. FEATURES • Instant clipboard sync across all your devices • Image and photo clipboard support • Full clipboard history — never lose something you copied • See all your connected devices in one place • Push notifications when new items are synced • Clean, minimal design PREMIUM Upgrade to Syncra Premium for unlimited clipboard history, sync across up to 10 devices, image clipboard, and an ad-free experience. $2.99/month or $19.99/year (Save 44%) Terms of Use (EULA): https://syncraapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://syncraapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Periscope by Duet3 screens
Syncra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Syncra at freemium against Periscope by Duet's subscription. Syncra also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Periscope by Duet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Syncra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Periscope by Duet against 5.0 for Syncra. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, Syncra weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Periscope by Duet versus Syncra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriscope by DuetSyncra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuet, Inc.Nomad Devs LLC

Customer experience

Periscope by Duet

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Syncra

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Periscope by Duet

Subscriptions2
  • Periscope Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Periscope7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Syncra

Subscriptions2
  • Syncra Premium Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Syncra Premium Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Periscope by Duet free?
Periscope by Duet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syncra free?
Syncra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Periscope by Duet or Syncra?
Periscope by Duet and Syncra are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Periscope by Duet or Syncra have ads?
Neither Periscope by Duet nor Syncra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periscope by Duet or Syncra?
Periscope by Duet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Syncra weekly. Most recently, Periscope by Duet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Syncra on October 25, 2026.

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