Comparison

Möbius Sync vs Remote Files

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

Head to head

Möbius Sync

File sync with Syncthing

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 3.8140 ratingsView app →

About

Möbius Sync

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

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Möbius Sync brings Syncthing to your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to synchronize selected files between iOS devices and other devices supported by Syncthing, without the need for any cloud service. Supports multiple folders and multiple remote devices. Synchronized folders can be created either: 1. in the Möbius Sync sandbox and files can be added to and retrieved from shared folders via the iOS Files app; or 2. (PAID feature) by accessing other apps' sandboxes. This feature is EXPERIMENTAL and may break other app's functionality. Uses the open-source Syncthing engine internally. Usage within the Möbius Sync sandbox is free up to 20MB. Unlimited file sync, including files in other apps' sanboxes is available for a one-time purchase. NOTE: The functionality unlocked by in-app purchase is identical to that in Möbius Sync Pro (which is purchased up-front).

About

Remote Files

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* Search you Mac using Spotlight from your phone, anywhere, anytime * Access your Mac files remotely from IOS over the cloud. * Browse selected folder on Mac from device. * Copy file from Mac to IOS device, anytime, anywhere over internet, as long as server app is online. * Need to install and run server app "Remote Files Server" available from Mac App Store. Demo video can see on following YouTube link https://youtu.be/1q176DwFMl0

Screenshots

Möbius Sync1 screens

Remote Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Files at none against Möbius Sync's 1. Remote Files also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.1). Möbius Sync's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). On price 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. Möbius Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Möbius Sync ships an update every 2 months, Remote Files every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and March 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

Möbius Sync versus Remote Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Möbius Sync	Remote Files
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.8 (140 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	55.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	140 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 20 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.1	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	23 MB	22 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Pickup Infinity Limited	GGM41

Bugs and requests

Möbius Sync

Reported bugs

16 issues

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

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Settings reset after app updates
External folder bookmark path cannot be changed
.stfolder sync failures and naming conflicts
Sync hangs at intermediate percentages
Files not appearing in designated folders despite sync confirmation
App crashes and becomes unresponsive
Language preference not saved between sessions
Syncthing disabled errors with no explanation
Quick Sync feature not working reliably
Accessibility issues with VoiceOver
App storage consuming excessive disk space (10GB+)

Requested features

15 requests

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

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Widget for continuous background operation
Photo library backup functionality
Family sharing support for purchases
Better UI/UX with custom frontend instead of web interface
Automatic sync without manual app opening
Support for untrusted devices
Folder encryption support
Location-based sync triggers
More frequent Syncthing core updates
Better documentation and setup guides

Remote Files

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Möbius Sync

One-time1

Unlimited file sync$4.99

None

Remote Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Möbius Sync free?

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

Is Remote Files free?

Remote Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Möbius Sync or Remote Files have ads?

Remote Files shows ads; Möbius Sync does not.

Which is updated more often, Möbius Sync or Remote Files?

Möbius Sync ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Files every 20 months. Most recently, Möbius Sync was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remote Files on March 4, 2026.