Comparison

Synctrain vs SynoSync

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

Head to head
About

Synctrain

Securely synchronize files and folders between your devices. Stream audio and video directly from other devices. Manage file sharing permissions to control access to your data.

Highlights
  • Secure file synchronization
  • Full folder synchronization
  • Specific file selection
  • Audio and video streaming
  • Cross-device file mirroring
  • Customizable sharing permissions
Features
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With Synctrain you can securely synchronize files with other devices that have Syncthing installed. You can choose to synchronize full folders, or choose specific files. With Synctrain you can also stream audio and video files from other devices. When you synchronize files, all changes, including deleting files, also happen on your other devices. Do not use Synctrain for back-up purposes, and always keep a back-up of your data. You decide with which devices you share which files. This also means the app makers cannot help you access or recover any lost files. This app is powered by Syncthing. This app is however not associated with or endorsed by Syncthing nor its developers. Please do not expect support from the Syncthing developers. Instead, contact the maker of this app if you have questions.

About

SynoSync

This app synchronizes files between your iOS device and Synology NAS, WebDAV, or SMB servers. It integrates seamlessly with the iOS Files app, offering multiple sync modes and conflict resolution options for efficient file management.

Highlights
  • Synology NAS, WebDAV, SMB support
  • iOS Files app integration
  • Server-to-Local sync
  • Local-to-Server sync
  • Two-Way synchronization
  • Flexible conflict resolution
  • Background syncing
Features
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SynoSync is a file synchronization tool crafted for iPhone and iPad, supporting Synology NAS, WebDAV, and SMB services. It is specifically designed to solve the long-standing issue where traditional sync software cannot flexibly integrate into the iOS "Files" app workflow. Simply log into your server, select a shared directory, and use the system file picker to specify a local target—allowing you to sync files to any authorized directory accessible by the Files app. The app supports three sync modes: Server-to-Local, Local-to-Server, and Two-Way synchronization, while offering flexible conflict resolution strategies (Keep Newer, Keep Local, Keep Remote, or Keep Both). With support for extended foreground syncing and automatic background syncing, it is the perfect tool for long-term maintenance of note libraries, document repositories, research data, and project files.

Screenshots

Synctrain4 screens
SynoSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against SynoSync's 1. Synctrain also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 2). SynoSync's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. SynoSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Synctrain against 5.0 for SynoSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synctrain has 123 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Synctrain's written reviews are positive against 100% of SynoSync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, SynoSync every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Synctrain versus SynoSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynctrainSynoSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (123 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT-Shaped成豪 董

Customer experience

Synctrain

All ratings123 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative4.2%

SynoSync

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Synctrain

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Sync delays on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
  • Faster initial connection to server

SynoSync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SynoSync

One-time1
  • SynoSync-Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynoSync free?
SynoSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Synctrain or SynoSync?
SynoSync is rated higher. Synctrain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while SynoSync averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Synctrain or SynoSync have ads?
Neither Synctrain nor SynoSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synctrain or SynoSync?
Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and SynoSync every 4 days. Most recently, Synctrain was updated on September 28, 2026 and SynoSync on September 12, 2026.

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