Camera » NAS vs iPhotoSync Backup Service
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camera » NAS
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Are you using a DSLR or mirrorless camera but do not want to carry a laptop or image tank for backing up your images while you are on the road or on holidays? With this app you do not have to. All you need is the right cable and/or adapter, some kind of backup storage like a USB-Stick or your Synology-NAS at home, and your iPhone or iPad. You might ask: But the Photos app and/or the app that came with my camera can do the same. Well, not quite: It can transfer images to your phone, but they usually end up in the photo roll and take up a lot of valuable memory in your phone (think of high resolution photos or 4K movies). This app transfers the images directly to the destination, with only minimal temporary local storage requirements. Required adapters/cables: "Apple Lightning to USD3 Camera Adapter" (MX5J3AM) is the only extensively tested configuration. Similar 3rd party adapters should work as well. New iPhones or iPads with USB-C port should only require a passive USB cable connection. The general rule is: if the standard Photos app is able to import from your camera, then this app should also work. Disclaimer: I created this app for entirely personal purposes and I am sharing it free of charge with the general public "as is", hoping that it may be useful to others. No warranties are made.
iPhotoSync Backup Service
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iPhotoSync is the simpliest way to wirelesly transfer photos and videos from mobile devices to most popular network services. This solution provides the ability to manually or automatically upload any objects from your library to a pre-defined URL. All objects are transfered in original quality (RAW, HEIC, MOV). The app's main features: - support WebDAV protocol - manually select and upload any objects from the device's media library - automatically upload* - change themes* * - features are available on premium plans Limitations: Unloading can occur in both the foreground and background sessions. When unloading moves to the background session, the overall duration can increase significantly depending on the number of objects to process. The duration is regulated by operation system and depends on factors such as the current battery charge, network connection status and other active background sessions. User Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camera » NAS at none against iPhotoSync Backup Service's 2. Camera » NAS also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. iPhotoSync Backup Service sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Camera » NAS asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Camera » NAS | iPhotoSync Backup Service |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guido Mocken | Ivan Zinkevich |
In-app purchases
Camera » NAS
No in-app purchases
iPhotoSync Backup Service
- Premium lite$0.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year





