Comparison

Livedrive vs Sync

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

Head to head
About

Livedrive

Securely back up and access your important files, including documents, music, videos, and pictures, from your computer or mobile device. Stream content, edit documents, and share files with ease from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automatic file backup
  • Access files from anywhere
  • View and edit documents
  • Stream music and video
  • Share files securely
  • Automatic photo/video upload
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Livedrive, the leading online backup and storage service, 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 your pictures and videos to your Livedrive account. Livedrive Mobile for iOS lets you: - Automatically back up all the photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad - View your photos in full screen slideshow mode - View and edit your documents anywhere - Listen to your favourite songs in seconds - Stream video content on the go - Share files with friends and family Please note: This app requires a Livedrive account (monthly or annual subscription required). Mobile backup, file uploads and sharing require a Briefcase or Pro Suite account.

About

Sync

This app facilitates file synchronization, backup, and restoration across local storage and various cloud services. It includes a file manager for browsing and manipulating files, and a web server for sharing local content over Wi-Fi. Users can set up custom tasks for different transfer operations.

Highlights
  • File synchronization
  • Backup and restore
  • Local and cloud drive support
  • Built-in file manager
  • Web server for Wi-Fi sharing
  • Customizable transfer tasks
Features
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Keep a safe copy of everything that matters. Sync is the multi-cloud backup app that backs up, restores, and syncs your files across your iPhone/iPad, USB and external drives, and 5 major cloud services — so whatever happens, you have a copy and a way to get it back. 5 sync modes | 5 cloud services | 4 platforms PROTECT WHAT MATTERS Set up a backup task once — choose what to protect and where it goes — then run it whenever you want. You decide what's backed up, and nothing moves your files in the background. EVERY CLOUD YOU USE Back up and sync your OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more — connect as many as you need, all in one app instead of juggling five separate apps: • OneDrive • Google Drive • Dropbox • Box • Amazon S3 BACK UP BEYOND THE CLOUD Back up and sync straight to USB and external drives too, so you're covered even without an internet connection. Or keep files right on your device: Private Drive is secure in-app storage just for Sync, and Public Drive shares files with your other apps through Finder/Files. GET ANY FILE BACK Browse every file across every connected drive from one place, and pull back anything you need — no separate file manager required. CONTROL HOW YOUR FILES FLOW Five modes give you exact control over your file backup and cloud sync — not one-size-fits-all: • Full Sync • Backup • Restore • Backup Sync • Restore Sync The three sync modes — Full Sync, Backup Sync, and Restore Sync — only transfer changed files, so repeat runs stay fast. SHARE FILES OVER WI-FI Turn your device into a local web server: anyone on the same Wi-Fi can browse and download the files and folders you choose, straight from their browser. No cloud upload, no cables. READY ON EVERY DEVICE Also available for Android, macOS, and Windows — so you can back up from whatever device you're on. FREE TO START Connect one drive and try Sync at no cost (ad-supported, with usage limits). GO PREMIUM One upgrade unlocks every cloud service, USB and external drive support, and removes ads — as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Whatever happens — a new device, a bigger drive, or a file you need back — your files are ready. Download Sync and keep a copy of everything that matters. For additional help and guides, please visit https://sync.miciniti.com/help Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Livedrive4 screens
Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Livedrive at 4.8 against Sync's 3.7. Livedrive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Sync's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 23%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Livedrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Livedrive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Livedrive's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sync's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Livedrive ships an update every 6 weeks, Sync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Livedrive versus Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLivedriveSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (60 ratings) — better3.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLivedriveMiciniti Technologies

Customer experience

Livedrive

All ratings60 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative63.9%

Sync

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

Livedrive

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized despite being correct
  • App crashes when opening documents or files
  • Files fail to open with 'invalid account type' error
  • App freezes when accessing backed up files
  • Password reset functionality broken
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  • Constant logout after updates
  • Mobile backup notifications appear but feature unavailable
  • Video streaming fails with 'file too large' errors
  • Photo upload crashes the app
  • Music playback stops when app is closed or phone locked
  • Documents edited on PC won't open on mobile
  • File corruption during backup process
  • App incompatible with iPhone 5 screen resolution
  • Connection failures with message 'folder is empty or connection failed'
  • Verizon iPhone compatibility issues
  • Incomplete file uploads without error logging
  • App not remembering login details after update

Requested features

18 requests
  • Biometric authentication (face/fingerprint unlock)
  • Background backup service without keeping app open
  • Batch photo upload capability
  • Music player with skip, repeat, and shuffle controls
  • Playlist creation and management
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  • File sharing and email functionality from app
  • Download files to device storage
  • Thumbnail view for browsing folders
  • Full-screen image viewing without toolbar
  • Video playback with proper format support
  • Admin dashboard access in mobile app
  • Text file editor within app
  • Better search functionality
  • Backup logs to track failed files
  • Screen rotation support for videos
  • AirDrop support and iOS 7+ UI redesign
  • Storage usage display
  • Password protection for app access

Sync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Livedrive

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Sync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • 1-hour trial (Web Server)Free
  • Dropbox Drive$4.99
  • Google Drive$4.99
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  • OneDrive$4.99
  • Box Drive$4.99
  • Amazon S3 Drive$5.99
  • Public Drive$5.99
  • Web Server$5.99
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Livedrive free?
Livedrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sync free?
Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Livedrive or Sync?
Livedrive is rated higher. Livedrive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Sync averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Livedrive or Sync have ads?
Sync shows ads; Livedrive does not.
Which is updated more often, Livedrive or Sync?
Livedrive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sync every 2 months. Most recently, Livedrive was updated on October 4, 2026 and Sync on September 29, 2026.

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