# File Sync vs GR Linker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Sync | GR Linker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-sync-easy-photo-transfer/id1588207923/reviews) | **[4.5 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-linker-image-sync/id1600925588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 78 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sixbytes PLT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501798950) | [Hangzhou Yuhang Solo Tech Studio (Individually Owned Business)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042542440) |

## What reviewers say

### File Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-sync-easy-photo-transfer/id1588207923)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium File Sync Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium File Sync Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### GR Linker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-linker-image-sync/id1600925588)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*