Comparison

SugarSync vs Currys Cloud Backup

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

Head to head
About

SugarSync

Securely back up and sync files, photos, and music across all your devices. Protect your digital life with advanced encryption and easily share or restore files. Offers automatic syncing and remote data wiping for enhanced security and convenience.

Highlights
  • Secure file backup
  • Automatic cloud syncing
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Remote data wipe
  • File sharing and collaboration
  • Easy file restoration
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SugarSync lets you securely backup your files, photos, music, and more, on any device. We add a layer of security to all of your file syncing and storing so you can keep your digital life private and organized. Easily sync and send files from one device to another, collaborate with team members, and enjoy seamless file syncing across your devices with minimal effort. Features: Automatically sync your files to the cloud Instantly backup photos taken on your iPhone Sync multiple folders at once Remotely wipe your data in the case of device theft or loss Complete Data Security SugarSync makes security a priority. We use industry-standard encryption to protect your files and data while they sync to our servers, and store them in the cloud in an encrypted format. iPhone Photo Syncing Skip using iCloud or a cable to upload your iPhone photos. SugarSync lets you automatically upload photos from your iPhone to your computer so you can have all of your important memories and more in one secure place. Auto-Syncing Across Devices SugarSync makes it easy to keep all of your devices synced. You can automatically sync files across computers, devices, and platforms, and all changes made in the cloud will be automatically applied to all of your synced devices. Flexible File Sharing Sharing files and folders has never been easier. SugarSync lets you control how and what you want to share, whether it’s a small read-only file or a large folder with editing permissions — it’s up to you. Easy Restoration Never worry about losing your important files, photos, and documents again. Our Protected Folders option lets you easily roll back your folder to a previous date in time so you can recover all files within it at once. Enjoy a free 30-day trial when you sign up for SugarSync. Choose from our 100 GB, 250 GB, and 500 GB personal plan options, or choose our business plan which offers 10000 GB of space. We also offer custom business plans for teams looking for the right cloud storage for their needs. Learn more about SugarSync here: https://www.sugarsync.com/ Terms of Service: https://www.sugarsync.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sugarsync.com/privacy/

About

Currys Cloud Backup

Securely access your PC or Mac files from your mobile device. Automatically back up photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to your online account. Stream media and share documents with ease.

Highlights
  • Access PC/Mac files remotely
  • Automatic mobile photo/video backup
  • View and edit documents
  • Stream music and video
  • Share files securely
  • Full-screen photo slideshows
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Cloud Backup lets you access docs, music, videos and pictures stored on your Windows PC or Apple Mac from anywhere. Our desktop software will automatically back up your important files to your online account, and our iOS app enables you to access those files securely from anywhere. Plus the app can automatically upload the pictures and videos on your iPhone or iPad to your Cloud Backup account. With the Cloud Backup app you can: - View and edit your documents anywhere - Automatically back up all the photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad - View your photos in full screen slideshow mode - Listen to your favourite songs in seconds - Stream video content anywhere - Share files with friends and family Please note: You need a Currys Cloud Backup account to use this app.

Screenshots

SugarSync4 screens
Currys Cloud Backup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SugarSync at 81% against Currys Cloud Backup's 26%. SugarSync also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Currys Cloud Backup's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Currys Cloud Backup holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SugarSync has 109 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of SugarSync's written reviews are positive against 26% of Currys Cloud Backup's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SugarSync ships an update every 5 months, Currys Cloud Backup every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SugarSync versus Currys Cloud Backup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSugarSyncCurrys Cloud Backup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (109 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews — better26.0% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugarSync, Inc.Livedrive

Customer experience

SugarSync

All ratings103 ratings
Positive51.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative39.8%
Written reviews1,536 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.6%

Currys Cloud Backup

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative63.0%

User reviews

SugarSync

From 109 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🔒 Secure cloud storage
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡 Ability to access files remotely
  • 👍 Reliable backup solution

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Syncing issues and unreliable file access
  • 🔋 High resource consumption on mobile devices
  • 👎 Poor customer support and lack of response
  • 👎 Expensive pricing compared to alternatives

Currys Cloud Backup

From 6 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use (historically)
  • 👍 Good for basic data access
  • 👍 Appreciated for backing up photos
  • 👍 Good file storage
  • 👍 Cheaper than iCloud

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing frequently
  • 🐛 Not user-friendly
  • 🐛 Difficult to manage photos
  • 🐛 Slow backups and downloads
  • 🐛 Poor update strategy

Bugs and requests

SugarSync

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and account problems
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Slow upload and download speeds

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline file access and editing
  • Integration with more third-party apps
  • Improved photo management and viewing
  • Ability to selectively sync folders/files

Currys Cloud Backup

Reported bugs

77 issues
  • App crashes after 20 seconds
  • Only backed up 24 photos
  • Phone won't allow access to app after update
  • App hasn't worked on iPhone for months
  • App opens and closes immediately
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  • Nothing backed up since May update
  • App continually crashes on iPhone and iPad
  • App no longer works after last update
  • App crashes when trying to open/log in
  • Films lag, stutter, and crash
  • No longer backs up automatically
  • Cannot create folders
  • Cannot upload multiple photos/items
  • Slow opening of preview images
  • Cannot save image straight to Photos folder
  • Backup restarts from scratch if connection breaks
  • Several hundred files corrupted on restore
  • App and website are cumbersome
  • Cannot move files
  • App is clunky and old-fashioned
  • App icon is appalling
  • Downloads are very slow
  • Finding photos is not the best
  • Cannot find a way to bulk retrieve folders/files
  • Difficult to find specific photos
  • Slow to backup mobile phones and laptops
  • Software disappeared from hard drive
  • Support team unable to fix issues
  • App takes ages to analyze data
  • Slow transfer rates (kB/s)
  • App fails to recognize WiFi connection
  • 600 items blocked/not saved
  • Syncing issue reported for months with no response
  • Cannot rewind or fast forward songs
  • Compresses video so not backed up at full quality
  • Consistent failed uploads
  • App needs to be open for upload
  • Repeatedly sets up PC as new device
  • Won't back up pictures on phone
  • Worst support service ever
  • Difficult to cancel backup plan
  • Online support nonexistent
  • Impossible to reach by phone
  • Cannot make account changes online
  • Files couldn't be restored due to unknown errors
  • Website downloads 0MB blank file
  • Unable to open any files
  • New update not allowing file access on iPhone
  • App keeps getting stuck on backing up one file
  • Cannot see recently updated files
  • Stopped backing up anything other than photos
  • Skips all documents
  • Feature to save pictures to phone gone
  • New awful theme
  • Lost ability to save files and pictures onto device
  • Going backwards in photos returns to top of list
  • App still freezing
  • Missing pin code lock
  • Missing HD video streaming
  • Music mode missing artists (I-Z)
  • Cannot sort folders
  • Cannot move photos between folders
  • Login errors
  • Unexpected error message when trying to log in
  • App keeps getting stuck on backing up one file
  • Cannot see what has supposedly been recently updated
  • Stopped backing up anything other than photos to iPad
  • Skips all documents
  • Feature to save pictures to phone has gone
  • New awful theme
  • Lost the ability to be able to save files and pictures onto my device
  • Going backwards when looking at photos returns you to top of list
  • App still freezing
  • Pin code lock missing
  • HD video streaming missing
  • Consistently freezing/shutting down
  • Ability to transfer files stored online to other apps is not an option

Requested features

11 requests
  • Copy/move files to different folders
  • Include folder creation
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Copy/move files to different folders
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  • Include folder creation
  • Playback controls and better layout for media player
  • Ability to rewind or fast forward songs
  • Select option to move photos between folders
  • Pin code lock
  • HD video streaming

In-app purchases

None

SugarSync

No in-app purchases

None

Currys Cloud Backup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SugarSync free?
SugarSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Currys Cloud Backup free?
Currys Cloud Backup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SugarSync or Currys Cloud Backup?
Currys Cloud Backup is rated higher. SugarSync averages 3.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Currys Cloud Backup averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do SugarSync or Currys Cloud Backup have ads?
SugarSync shows ads; Currys Cloud Backup does not.
Which is updated more often, SugarSync or Currys Cloud Backup?
SugarSync ships an update every 5 months, and Currys Cloud Backup every 6 weeks. Most recently, SugarSync was updated on October 8, 2026 and Currys Cloud Backup on October 12, 2026.

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