# Sync.me vs AppLink Next

Sync.me and AppLink Next both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of AppLink Next's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sync.me's. AppLink Next also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sync.me's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 20) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sync.me sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AppLink Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sync.me against 4.3 for AppLink Next. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync.me has 22K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Sync.me's written reviews are positive against 100% of AppLink Next's.

Sync.me ships an update every 10 days, AppLink Next monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync.me | AppLink Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncme-caller-id-and-blocker/id340787494/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applink-next/id1361032933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sync.ME LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/300176827) | [Alessandro Oliva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107279804) |

## What reviewers say

### Sync.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncme-caller-id-and-blocker/id340787494)

Identify unknown callers, block spam, and organize your contacts. This app provides caller details, detects spam and phishing attempts, and helps maintain a clean address book by syncing photos and merging duplicates.

**Highlights:** Identify unknown callers with names and photos, Detect and block spam, scam, and robocalls, Filter suspected spam texts and phishing attempts, Sync contact photos and profile information, Merge duplicate contacts and back up address book, Look up unfamiliar numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium Results | $2.99 | per month |
| Sync.ME Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Sync.me Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sync.ME Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Sync.ME Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Sync.me Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sync.me Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Premium Result | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Sync contacts and photos
- 👍 Useful for finding scam accounts
- 💡 Good for blocking spam calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔌 Unreliable syncing and connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Facebook and Instagram
- Incorrect contact matching and photo assignment
- Frequent freezing and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Integrate more social media platforms
- Improve manual contact linking
- Add more customization options


### AppLink Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applink-next/id1361032933)

Organize and share your web links securely. Upload URLs, set privacy, and categorize them into custom folders with colors and icons. Discover public links shared by others and get notified when your content is liked.

**Highlights:** Secure URL uploads with content moderation, Adjustable link privacy (public/private), Customizable folders with colors and glyphs, Share links publicly or privately, Tagging for easy link discovery, Search and save liked links, Notifications for likes and engagement

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync.me free?

Sync.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AppLink Next free?

AppLink Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sync.me or AppLink Next?

Sync.me is rated higher. Sync.me averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while AppLink Next averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Sync.me or AppLink Next have ads?

Sync.me shows ads; AppLink Next does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sync.me or AppLink Next?

Sync.me ships an update every 10 days, and AppLink Next monthly. Most recently, Sync.me was updated on November 9, 2026 and AppLink Next on November 2, 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.*