Comparison

PhotoSync vs SnapSync+

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

Head to head
About

PhotoSync

Effortlessly transfer and back up unlimited photos and videos in full resolution across devices, computers, NAS, and cloud services. Organize files automatically and maintain all metadata. Enjoy independence from cloud storage and iTunes.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Unlimited full-resolution photo/video transfer
  • Direct Wi-Fi transfers (no internet/cloud needed)
  • Backup to NAS, cloud services, and local storage
  • Automatic file organization and custom naming
  • Client-side encryption for secure transfers
Features
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** Cross-platform solution with native apps for mobile devices, Windows & Mac. Also works on Linux ** Reliable and secure software – operating 14 years in the market and continuously updated ** No limitations – transfer and backup an unlimited number of photos & videos. Full-resolution transfer with HEIC and RAW support; all metadata (EXIF, GPS) is preserved ** Flexible: Automatically organise files into folders by recording date, media type, album name and metadata on target device. Customisable file names ** Be totally independent of the cloud and iTunes ** Managed App Configuration over MDM or using a settings file (config.photosync-app.com) —— MAIN FEATURES —— Transfer to / from computer • Directly transfer / backup photos & videos from iPhone / iPad to Windows PC or Mac. Photos & videos are transferred directly over the local Wi-Fi network. No Internet or cloud are required. • Send photos & videos from Windows PC or Mac over Wi-Fi to iPhone / iPad. Received photos & videos are imported directly into the Camera Roll or an album you defined. Transfer between phones and tablets • Directly transfer photos & videos between devices over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Personal Hotspot. No computer, Internet or cloud are required. Transfer to / from NAS, cloud and photo services • Backup photos & videos to NAS devices, home cloud and wireless portable hard drives over FTP, SMB, WebDAV and SFTP. PhotoSync works flawlessly with: Synology, QNAP, Buffalo NAS, ownCloud, NextCloud, WD MyCloud, TrueNAS, OpenMediaVault… • Backup photos & videos to / from USB drives, iCloud Drive and local storage via the Files app (iOS13). • Upload photos & videos to popular cloud and photo services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, Flickr, OneDrive, PhotoPrism, SmugMug, Box, pCloud, Zenfolio… • Transfer photos & videos directly between devices, services and NAS (e.g. OneDrive to SMB). Visit photosync-app.com for a complete feature list. LIMITATIONS The free version of PhotoSync lets you fully test its transfer functionality. Photos & videos are, however, transferred in low quality. RAW and HEIC photos are converted to JPEG. You can remove these limitations by upgrading to PhotoSync Pro, a one-time purchase, inside the app. —— PREMIUM FEATURES —— Exclusive features for Premium users: Autotransfer Automatically transfer new photos & videos in the background to computer, NAS or supported cloud services, whenever you arrive at pre-selected locations or charge your device. PhotoSync Camera Take a photo with the built-in PhotoSync Camera and instantly transfer it to supported targets. Supports Photo Booth over AirPlay & HDMI. Advanced Siri Support & Workflows Build powerful workflows using the Siri Actions “Transfer from Clipboard” & “Transfer new photos/videos” – possibilities are endless! Client-Side Encryption – Protect Your Photos & Videos Encrypt photos & videos before transfer to ensure safe storage on NAS and file-based cloud services. Camera Support (Wi-Fi & USB) Download from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus & Lumix cameras and cameras connected over WiFi or USB. (Wireless) tethering & photo booth support over Airplay & HDMI. Additional Premium Services & Features Support for Amazon S3, Backblaze & Wasabi cloud services, SanDisk iXpand Loop, and Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi SD cards. Visit premium.photosync-app.com for a complete feature list. Premium features require an additional purchase (one-time purchase or subscription with free trial). LEGAL Duration and price of each subscription is displayed in the PhotoSync app at time of purchase. Payment is charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription and auto-renewal can be managed or turned off in the iTunes account settings. Terms & Conditions: https://bit.ly/33KFb1G Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/30gkaKd

About

SnapSync+

Features
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SnapSync - free, simple, fast way to sync and backup your photos wirelessly. Cloud is very comfortable and easy, but should you keep your most valuable memories in one place?! Backup your photos to your own server or Mac. There are never too many backups) - Works with Synology, Nextcloud, Owncloud and other NAS (you can sync photos via WebDAV) - Free photo sync and backup with original quality - Flexibly organize photos in subfolders: by year, month or day - Export LivePhoto as Photo or Video - Intuitive, native and simple design - Fast sync - Privacy - no data shared, no analytics, your data stays with you. Premium features: - Background sync: keep your photos backed up while asleep - Home screen widgets - Lock screen widgets + More features to come Privacy policy: https://snapsync.paul-nameless.com/policy/ Terms of use: https://snapsync.paul-nameless.com/eula/

Screenshots

PhotoSync4 screens
SnapSync+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SnapSync+ at every 6 days against PhotoSync's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. PhotoSync sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SnapSync+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoSync ships an update every 2 months, SnapSync+ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PhotoSync versus SnapSync+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoSyncSnapSync+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertouchbyte GmbHPavlo Klymenko

Bugs and requests

PhotoSync

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with SMB connections on iPads
  • Inconsistent behavior when transferring large files
  • Incorrect orientation of some transferred photos

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to preview photos/videos before transfer
  • Option to automatically delete transferred files from device
  • Improved handling of HEIC/Live Photo formats

SnapSync+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PhotoSync

Subscriptions3
  • PhotoSync Premium - Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$0.991 Month
  • PhotoSync Premium - Yearly14 Days trial$6.491 Year
  • PhotoSync Premium - Yearly1 Year trial$6.491 Year
One-time3
  • PhotoSync Pro - Lifetime$5.99
  • PhotoSync- Premium Lifetime$14.99
  • PhotoSync Premium - Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

SnapSync+

Subscriptions2
  • SnapSync Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • SnapSync Premium (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is PhotoSync free?
PhotoSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapSync+ free?
SnapSync+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhotoSync or SnapSync+ have ads?
Neither PhotoSync nor SnapSync+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoSync or SnapSync+?
PhotoSync ships an update every 2 months, and SnapSync+ every 6 days. Most recently, PhotoSync was updated on September 23, 2026 and SnapSync+ on September 7, 2026.

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