Comparison

ZippySync vs NextTerm

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

Head to head
About

ZippySync

This app allows you to create a private cloud photo album on your home devices. It preserves original photo and video quality, freeing up phone storage while ensuring your data remains secure and local.

Highlights
  • Secure private cloud storage
  • Preserves original quality and metadata
  • Flexible sync options
  • Efficient management tools
  • Free up mobile storage
  • Supports SMB and WebDAV protocols
Features
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Effortless Backup. Privacy First. Your Personal & Secure Cloud Album! SuixinChuan helps you easily build a private cloud photo album at home. With just a router, computer (supporting SMB protocol), and a hard drive or USB stick, you can back up photos, live photos, and videos. Original quality is preserved, freeing up phone storage — safe, simple, and convenient. 【Key Features】 1. Secure Private Cloud Storage Back up photos and videos using your home devices. Original files are preserved with full EXIF metadata — no compression, no loss. 2. Flexible Sync Options Choose from full sync, incremental sync, or selective sync to suit various scenarios. 3. Efficient Management Tools Browse, upload, download, delete, and share — all in one place for maximum convenience. 【Use Cases】 • Free Up Mobile Storage: Offload your photos and videos to a hard drive or USB stick and keep your phone light and fast. • Protect Your Privacy: All data stays local on your own devices — no third-party cloud involved. Say goodbye to privacy concerns. • Share Family Moments: Back up precious memories like your baby’s first steps or family gatherings, and share them easily with loved ones. 【Three-Level Backup Principle】 We follow the “Local Backup + Private Cloud + Public Cloud” model to ensure your data is triple protected and reliably stored. 【Supported Protocols】 • SMB Protocol: Seamlessly connect to compatible routers, computers, and storage devices. • WebDAV Protocol: Enables remote access and sync. • Aliyun Drive, Baidu Cloud: Combine local and cloud storage for added security and flexibility. 【How to Enable SMB Protocol】 On Routers: 1. Log in to the router’s admin page (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). 2. Find the file sharing/SMB settings and enable SMB. 3. Set up shared folders with a username and password, then save and apply. On Windows: 1. Go to “Control Panel” > “Programs and Features”. 2. Click “Turn Windows features on or off” and check “SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support”. 3. Restart your computer to apply changes. On macOS: 1. Open “System Preferences” > “Sharing”. 2. Enable “File Sharing” and under “Options”, check “Share files and folders using SMB”. 3. Select folders and set user permissions as needed. Once set up, the SuixinChuan app can access your local storage via SMB for secure and seamless backup. Download SuixinChuan Now and Start Your Private Cloud Journey!

About

NextTerm

Features
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NextTerm is a focused SSH and SFTP client for developers, system administrators, and anyone who manages servers from iPhone or iPad. Key features: - SSH terminal with custom keyboard controls - Password and OpenSSH private key authentication - Host key verification with trusted known hosts - SFTP file browsing, upload, and download - Local network discovery for nearby services - Secure storage for passwords, PINs, and private keys using Keychain - Optional Face ID / PIN app lock NextTerm Enhanced permanently unlocks command snippets, local SSH tunnels, batch SFTP transfers, path favorites, advanced SFTP actions, session log export, and encrypted configuration backups with one purchase. No subscription. NextTerm does not track you and does not route your server traffic through external services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZippySync4 screens
NextTerm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZippySync at none against NextTerm's 3. ZippySync also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. NextTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ZippySync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZippySync ships an update every 9 days, NextTerm every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZippySync versus NextTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZippySyncNextTerm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凯 付lecoo

In-app purchases

None

ZippySync

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NextTerm

Subscriptions2
  • NextTerm Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • NextTerm Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • NextTerm Pro Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is ZippySync free?
ZippySync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextTerm free?
NextTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZippySync or NextTerm have ads?
Neither ZippySync nor NextTerm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZippySync or NextTerm?
ZippySync ships an update every 9 days, and NextTerm every 2 months. Most recently, ZippySync was updated on October 24, 2026 and NextTerm on October 24, 2026.

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