# Syncplicity vs X/S Connect

Syncplicity and X/S Connect both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Syncplicity's written reviews are positive against 7% of X/S Connect's. Syncplicity also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). X/S Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Syncplicity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. X/S Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for Syncplicity against 2.7 for X/S Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Syncplicity's written reviews are positive against 7% of X/S Connect's.

Syncplicity ships an update every 4 months, X/S Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Syncplicity | X/S Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncplicity/id451122305/reviews) | **[2.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-connect/id1362073024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **57.0% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 251 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Syncplicity, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/450180618) | [MSA - The Safety Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/482957840) |

## What reviewers say

### Syncplicity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncplicity/id451122305)

Access and securely share all your files across devices, online or offline. This enterprise-grade solution offers real-time synchronization, offline access, and collaboration tools for both users and IT professionals. It provides robust security and management features without file size limitations.

**Highlights:** Secure file access and sharing, Real-time file synchronization, Offline file access, Mobile and desktop experience, IT security and management, No file size limits, Version history

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Syncplicity Personal Edition Account | $4.99 | per month |
| Syncplicity Personal Edition Account | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and seamless file syncing across devices
- ☁️ Excellent cloud storage and backup functionality
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive, and visually appealing user interface
- 🔗 Easy file sharing with shareable links
- 📱 Smooth cross-platform synchronization (desktop, iPad, iPhone)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on iOS devices
- 🔐 OTP (One-Time Password) authentication freezes and hangs
- ⚠️ File opening failures and error messages
- 📵 App crashes immediately upon launch
- 🔄 Syncing issues and incomplete downloads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch or when opening files
- OTP authentication process freezes and hangs indefinitely
- Files fail to open with 'Unable to load file' errors
- App crashes when opening PDF files after 2 seconds
- Downloads stuck at 0% progress

**Requested features**

- Native iPhone 6/6S/7 and iPad Pro display support
- Landscape mode for PDF viewing
- Direct integration with Microsoft Office apps (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Persistent sort preferences
- Open In functionality for Office documents


### X/S Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-connect/id1362073024)

Configure detector alarms, relays, and ranges for efficient setup. Monitor real-time alarm status remotely and access calibration records, including "As Found" and "As Left" values.

**Highlights:** Detector alarm configuration, Relay and range setup, Real-time alarm monitoring, Calibration status check, Remote hazardous area monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Syncplicity free?

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

### Is X/S Connect free?

X/S Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Syncplicity or X/S Connect?

X/S Connect is rated higher. Syncplicity averages 2.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while X/S Connect averages 2.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Syncplicity or X/S Connect have ads?

Neither Syncplicity nor X/S Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Syncplicity or X/S Connect?

Syncplicity ships an update every 4 months, and X/S Connect every 10 months. Most recently, Syncplicity was updated on October 6, 2026 and X/S Connect on October 14, 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.*