# CloudMe vs Sync

The clearest difference is ads: CloudMe at none against Sync's shown. CloudMe also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Sync's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudMe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for CloudMe against 3.7 for Sync. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of CloudMe's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sync's.

CloudMe ships an update every 3 months, Sync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudMe | Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudme/id404450157/reviews)** | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CloudMe AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/404450160) | [Miciniti Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847893750) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudme/id404450157)

This service provides secure cloud synchronization and storage, offering anywhere access to your files from various devices. It allows selective syncing of multiple folders and supports file sharing with password protection and collaboration features.

**Highlights:** Anywhere file access, Selective folder syncing, Password-protected sharing, Collaboration folders, Automatic camera roll backup, Streaming music and video, WebDAV support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year of 10 GB cloud storage | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 year of 25 GB cloud storage | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1 year of 100 GB cloud storage | $79.99 | one-time |
| 1 year of 200 GB cloud storage | $139.99 | one-time |
| 1 year of 500 GB cloud storage | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Free storage offered
- 👍 Convenient for backup
- 👍 Works well on desktop
- 👍 Good for sharing links

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Password reset issues
- 🐛 Won't upload/download
- 🐛 Dated UI
- 🐛 Poor performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after setting passcode
- App crashes on iPhone 7 iOS 11.2
- Password reset doesn't work
- App crashes when loading photos
- App crashes when uploading photos/videos

**Requested features**

- Accessibility from Apple Files app
- Access CloudMe email
- Access CloudTop from mobile
- iPad version
- Background player feature


### Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 1-hour trial (Web Server) | Free | one-time |
| Dropbox Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Google Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| OneDrive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazon S3 Drive | $5.99 | one-time |
| Public Drive | $5.99 | one-time |
| Web Server | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudMe free?

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

### Is Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudMe or Sync?

CloudMe is rated higher. CloudMe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Sync averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do CloudMe or Sync have ads?

Sync shows ads; CloudMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloudMe or Sync?

CloudMe ships an update every 3 months, and Sync every 2 months. Most recently, CloudMe was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sync on September 29, 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.*