Comparison

File Sync vs GR Linker

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

Head to head
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

About

GR Linker

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your Ricoh GR II, GR III, or GR IIIx camera to your phone. Browse, select, and download JPG, RAW, and MOV files with support for multitasking and quick connections.

Highlights
  • Wireless photo and video transfer
  • Supports JPG, RAW, and MOV formats
  • Browse camera photos and Exif data
  • Swipe to select multiple photos
  • Multitasking concurrent downloads
  • Quick camera connection
Features
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GR Linker is a specialized tool for Wi-Fi wireless photo transfer for Ricoh GR II, GR III, GR IIIx and GR IV cameras (including the HDF Edition). With this tool, you can wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to your phone. It supports browsing and downloading of JPG, RAW, and MOV format photos and videos. It also supports quick camera connection, swipe to select multiple photos, and multitasking concurrent downloads. - Connect Easily configure for a quick connection. - Browse Browse photos on your camera and view photo Exif information. - Select Swipe to select multiple photos and quickly add them to the download list. - Download Download multiple items concurrently and save them to the system album. --------------- Terms of Use: https://solotechstudio.com/terms/english Privacy Policy: https://solotechstudio.com/privacy/english Contact Us: If you have any questions, please email support@solotechstudio.com :)

Screenshots

File Sync4 screens
GR Linker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: File Sync at Free against GR Linker's $7.99. File Sync also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). GR Linker's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 20%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

File Sync is free to download; GR Linker costs $7.99 up front. File Sync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GR Linker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GR Linker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GR Linker has 115 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of File Sync's written reviews are positive against 58% of GR Linker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Sync ships an update every 3 weeks, GR Linker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
File Sync versus GR Linker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile SyncGR Linker
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.5 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews57.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#160 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSixbytes PLTHangzhou Yuhang Solo Tech Studio (Individually Owned Business)

Customer experience

File Sync

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

GR Linker

All ratings114 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative35.6%

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
None

GR Linker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Sync free?
File Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GR Linker free?
GR Linker costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, File Sync or GR Linker?
GR Linker is rated higher. File Sync averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while GR Linker averages 4.5 from 115 ratings.
Do File Sync or GR Linker have ads?
Neither File Sync nor GR Linker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Sync or GR Linker?
File Sync ships an update every 3 weeks, and GR Linker every 2 months. Most recently, File Sync was updated on November 4, 2026 and GR Linker on November 3, 2026.

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