Comparison

Capture Sync vs BorgLens

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

Head to head
About

Capture Sync

Features
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:::: Capture Sync: Your Memories, Your Control :::: Safeguard your precious photos and videos with Capture Sync, the ultimate solution for smart, local backups. Forget expensive and complex cloud services – with Capture Sync, you sync your memories directly to your own hardware with speed, security, and total control. Perfect for everyone who values privacy and efficiency. ::: Why Choose Capture Sync? ::: 1. Smart, Fast Backups: Incremental and bidirectional syncing updates only new or changed files, saving time and disk space. 2. Effortless Restoration: Recover photos and videos easily – Capture Sync detects what’s missing on your device and transfers only what’s needed. 3. Flexible Storage: Compatible with PCs (Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi) or NAS systems supporting SMB or SFTP protocols, ensuring seamless integration with your setup. 4. For Photographers: Import files directly from SD cards of professional or semi-pro cameras (with a compatible card reader). Automatic file verification skips already-imported files, preventing duplicates. 5. Security and Privacy: Keep your memories safe on your own hardware, without relying on third party services. 6. Intuitive Interface: Set up backups in less than one minute with a user-friendly interface that simplifies even the most technical tasks. 7. One-Time Purchase: Say goodbye to subscriptions. Capture Sync is free to try. A single, affordable purchase unlocks unlimited backups forever. 8. Internet-Independent Operation: Capture Sync works on your local network, so you don’t need an internet connection. Back up your files anywhere, from remote locations to hotels with unreliable Wi-Fi, without worrying about slow speeds or expensive data plans. ::: Perfect for Every Moment ::: Whether it’s preserving vacation photos, family videos, or a professional photography portfolio, Capture Sync adapts to your needs. With support for large data volumes and high-quality formats like ProRes, ProRaw, Canon, Nikon, Sony RAW formats, it’s the ideal choice for organization and reliability. ::: Why Capture Sync Stands Out ::: Unlike cloud services, Capture Sync gives you full control over your data. No monthly fees, no privacy risks, and the freedom to use the hardware you already own. Plus, its smart syncing reduces storage use and speeds up the process, even for large collections. { Download Capture Sync today and don’t worry about storage space quotas or monthly fees, the best moment to take a photo is now! }

About

BorgLens

Securely access and manage your Borg Backup archives directly from your iOS device. Browse repositories, view files within backups, and download them for offline access, all with robust security and privacy.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH access to remote backups
  • Browse and search backup archives
  • Download files for offline access
  • Integrates with iOS Files app
  • View repository and archive details
  • Public/private key authentication
Features
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BorgLens brings the power of Borg Backup Solution straight to your iOS device, offering seamless access to your backup archives anytime, anywhere. With this app, you can securely browse your Borg Backup repository, list archives, view files within specific backups, and safely download individual files directly to your device — all with full security and control, right on your device. Once downloaded, files will be accessible offline and integrated smoothly with the Files app. Compatibility: Support Borg stable version 1.x. ## Features - Access Borg remote backup securely via SSH using public/private key authentication, directly from your device (BorgLens only requires read access, no change to your remote backup repository). - Seamlessly integrated downloaded backup files with the Files app. - View the archives in a remote backup. - View and search for files within an archive. - Download files from an archive in a remote backup. - View details of remote backup repository (e.g., last backup time, disk usage, chunks etc.). - View details of a remote backup archive (e.g., files, disk usage, backup command etc.). ## Terms of Use This app follows the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Privacy BorgLens stores all data encrypted and solely on the device, utilizing the operating system's built-in data protection mechanisms. Repository-related data, such as repository URL, passphrase, and SSH keys, are further encrypted and securely stored in the device's Keychain, ensuring maximum security and privacy. We are fully committed to data security and privacy. High lights about our privacy practice: * We don’t track your usage of the app, there are no cookies, advertisements, analytics. * We design our app to be used anonymously, we do not ask any email, phone or personal information to use our app. * We do not (and will never) sell or share any of the data submitted directly or indirectly by our users with any person or entity. ## Technical Support If you encounter any issues while using the app, have feedback to share, or wish to request a feature, please contact us via email support within the app. We will respond to your inquiry promptly.

Screenshots

Capture Sync4 screens
BorgLens3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Capture Sync at every 5 days against BorgLens's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Capture Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BorgLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture Sync ships an update every 5 days, BorgLens every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Capture Sync versus BorgLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture SyncBorgLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRui CarneiroFlinteger LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Capture Sync

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$19.99
3 purchases

BorgLens

Subscriptions2
  • BorgLens Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • BorgLens Pro Yearly14 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Capture Sync free?
Capture Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BorgLens free?
BorgLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Capture Sync or BorgLens have ads?
Neither Capture Sync nor BorgLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture Sync or BorgLens?
Capture Sync ships an update every 5 days, and BorgLens every 5 weeks. Most recently, Capture Sync was updated on September 6, 2026 and BorgLens on June 1, 2026.

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