Immich vs SnapSync+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Immich
This is a client application that connects to a self-hosted Immich Server. It allows users to back up their photos and videos from their mobile devices to their own server, providing a private and customizable cloud storage solution.
- Mobile client for Immich Server
- Photo and video backup
- Self-hosted solution
- Private cloud storage
- Customizable server management
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This is a client app for Immich Server and you will need to run/manage the server on your own in order to use the app. Website: https://immich.app GitHub: https://github.com/immich-app/immich
SnapSync+
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SnapSync - free, simple, fast way to sync and backup your photos wirelessly. Cloud is very comfortable and easy, but should you keep your most valuable memories in one place?! Backup your photos to your own server or Mac. There are never too many backups) - Works with Synology, Nextcloud, Owncloud and other NAS (you can sync photos via WebDAV) - Free photo sync and backup with original quality - Flexibly organize photos in subfolders: by year, month or day - Export LivePhoto as Photo or Video - Intuitive, native and simple design - Fast sync - Privacy - no data shared, no analytics, your data stays with you. Premium features: - Background sync: keep your photos backed up while asleep - Home screen widgets - Lock screen widgets + More features to come Privacy policy: https://snapsync.paul-nameless.com/policy/ Terms of use: https://snapsync.paul-nameless.com/eula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Immich at none against SnapSync+'s 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. SnapSync+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Immich asks for nothing beyond the download.
Immich ships an update every 5 days, SnapSync+ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Immich | SnapSync+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (770 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 770 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUTO Computing | Pavlo Klymenko |
Bugs and requests
Immich
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to log in on latest update
- Frequent timeline rebuilds
- Inconsistent behavior with HDR photos
- Scrolling issues in the app
- Unreliable background sync
Requested features
5 requests- Option to remove photos from device after backup
- Support for 360-degree photos and videos
- Improved family/user sharing capabilities
- Better integration with third-party tools
- Clearer cache management
SnapSync+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Immich
No in-app purchases
SnapSync+
- SnapSync Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- SnapSync Premium (Yearly)$9.991 Year
