Comparison

PhotoSync vs TripTails

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
Read full description

** 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

TripTails

This app creates a fun, competitive photo-sharing experience for group trips. Users upload their best travel photos, and the group votes on daily winners. Earn badges for participation and relive memories through a photo archive.

Highlights
  • Group photo uploading
  • Daily photo voting
  • Live leaderboard updates
  • Picture of the Day awards
  • Achievement badges
  • Private, invitation-only groups
  • Photo archive
Features
Read full description

TripTails turns your group travel photos into a friendly competition everyone will love. Whether you're on a family vacation, a friends' getaway, or a destination celebration, TripTails gives every traveler a beautiful shared space to upload their best shots — and lets the group vote on the winner each day. SHARE YOUR BEST SHOTS Upload photos straight from your camera roll. TripTails automatically optimizes them for fast sharing so the group sees your masterpiece in seconds, not minutes. RATE & BE RATED Every member of your group can rate each other's photos with up to 5 stars. Ratings update live throughout the day — watch the leaderboard shift as votes come in. PICTURE OF THE DAY At midnight each night, the highest-rated photo is crowned Picture of the Day. Miss a day? Browse back through every daily winner to relive the whole trip. EARN BADGES Get recognized for your contributions. Badges are awarded for uploading first, posting every day, and earning top ratings from the group. Who will be the trip's star photographer? YOUR PRIVATE GROUP TripTails is invitation-only. Your photos stay within your group — no public feeds, no strangers, no ads. Just your people and your memories. BUILT FOR THE MOMENT The beautiful sunset interface is designed to feel as good as the trips you're taking. Whether you're on the beach or at dinner, TripTails looks stunning on any iPhone. After the trip ends, your photos don't disappear. Browse the full archive, revisit daily winners, and remember every moment of the journey together. TripTails — because the best part of any trip is sharing it.

Screenshots

PhotoSync4 screens
TripTails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TripTails at none against PhotoSync's 7. TripTails also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PhotoSync's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TripTails asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TripTails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoSync has 8.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoSync ships an update every 2 months, TripTails every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PhotoSync versus TripTails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoSyncTripTails
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB98 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developertouchbyte GmbHGlen Bucher

Customer experience

PhotoSync

All ratings8,214 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,519 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative16.6%

TripTails

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TripTails

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
None

TripTails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoSync free?
PhotoSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TripTails free?
TripTails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhotoSync or TripTails?
TripTails is rated higher. PhotoSync averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while TripTails averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PhotoSync or TripTails have ads?
Neither PhotoSync nor TripTails shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoSync or TripTails?
PhotoSync ships an update every 2 months, and TripTails every 3 days. Most recently, PhotoSync was updated on October 14, 2026 and TripTails on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons