# SugarSync vs Microsoft OneDrive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SugarSync at 81% against Microsoft OneDrive's 20%. SugarSync also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). Microsoft OneDrive's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneDrive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SugarSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft OneDrive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneDrive has 488K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of SugarSync's written reviews are positive against 20% of Microsoft OneDrive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SugarSync ships an update every 5 months, Microsoft OneDrive every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SugarSync | Microsoft OneDrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugarsync/id288491637/reviews) | **[4.7 (488K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **488K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 33 MB | 358 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SugarSync, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288491640) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### SugarSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugarsync/id288491637)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Microsoft OneDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Productivity, #25 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, back up, and sync your photos, videos, and files across all your devices. Share content with others, scan documents, and access files offline. Offers free storage with options to upgrade for more space and premium features.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video backup, File sharing and management, Document scanning and editing, Offline file access, Personal Vault for enhanced security, Version history and ransomware recovery

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $5.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |
| OneDrive + 100 | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
- 👍 Great integration with Microsoft Office
- 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Issues with photo/video uploads
- 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation tools
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing or corrupted files
- Inability to access offline files
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords

**Requested features**

- Add option to select and delete multiple files at once
- Improve photo/video organization and sorting
- Enhance PDF markup capabilities
- Allow customization of default save locations
- Integrate better with iOS Files app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SugarSync free?

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

### Is Microsoft OneDrive free?

Microsoft OneDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SugarSync or Microsoft OneDrive?

Microsoft OneDrive is rated higher. SugarSync averages 3.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Microsoft OneDrive averages 4.7 from 488K ratings.

### Do SugarSync or Microsoft OneDrive have ads?

SugarSync shows ads; Microsoft OneDrive does not.

### Which is updated more often, SugarSync or Microsoft OneDrive?

SugarSync ships an update every 5 months, and Microsoft OneDrive every 10 days. Most recently, SugarSync was updated on September 10, 2026 and Microsoft OneDrive on September 28, 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.*