# PhotoSync vs SnapSync+

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoSync | SnapSync+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photosync-transfer-photos/id415850124/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [touchbyte GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/415850127) | [Pavlo Klymenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676114664) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photosync-transfer-photos/id415850124)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoSync Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PhotoSync Premium - Yearly | $6.49 | per year |
| PhotoSync Premium - Yearly | $6.49 | per year |
| PhotoSync Pro - Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| PhotoSync- Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| PhotoSync Premium - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and fast photo/video transfer
- 👍 Reliable and works well
- 🔒 Secure backup options
- 💡 Lots of customization and configuration options
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 💰 Subscription model for some advanced features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### SnapSync+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapsync-plus/id6446123993)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnapSync Premium (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| SnapSync Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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