Comparison

Synctrain vs Rclone GUI

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

Rclone GUI

Manage your personal cloud storage with this open-source iOS client for rclone. Connect to over 70 services, including encrypted file transfers, direct streaming, and seamless integration with Apple's Files app. A premium subscription is required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Connects to 70+ cloud services
  • Encrypted file transfers
  • Direct video and audio streaming
  • iOS Files app integration
  • Smart photo syncing
  • Guided remote setup wizard
Features
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Rclone GUI is a native, open-source iOS client for rclone — the reference tool for managing your personal cloud storage. Connect Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, Storj, Wasabi, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, pCloud, Mega, Box, Filen, Internxt, Drime, SFTP, WebDAV, and 70+ other services straight from your iPhone, with no middleman. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED All Rclone GUI features (remote management, transfers, Files app integration, PhotoSync, crypt decryption, streaming, etc.) require a Premium subscription. • Free 7-day trial, then €1.99/month or €19.99/year • Auto-renewing, cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • No feature is usable without an active subscription (beyond onboarding) CRYPT-FIRST ENCRYPTION (Premium) The whole interface is built around rclone "crypt" encryption: encrypted remotes are tagged with a purple lock, filenames are decrypted on the fly so you see the real tree, and file content is decrypted during playback without ever transiting in clear through a third-party server. The cryptographic core uses NaCl secretbox (XSalsa20-Poly1305), executed locally by rclone. iOS FILES INTEGRATION (Premium) A File Provider extension exposes every remote inside Apple's Files app, encrypted ones included. Open a PDF straight from Files, drag and drop documents between apps, and stream video or audio without downloading the full asset. SMART PHOTO SYNC (Premium) Automatically sync new photos and videos to the cloud of your choice. Adaptive throttling while you're using the app, background execution, clean resume after a network drop. GUIDED ADD-REMOTE WIZARD (Premium) A step-by-step wizard covers every rclone backend: per-backend forms, tutorials for OAuth providers (Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox), instant validation. "Where to get your credentials" panels and a remote picker (for crypt vaults, alias, union…) make setup even simpler. Import an existing rclone.conf in one tap, with automatic secret migration to the iOS Keychain. PRIVACY BY DESIGN - No analytics, no tracker, no third-party SDK - No backend server: the app talks directly to your cloud services - Face ID / Touch ID to lock the configuration - Configuration encrypted at rest (ChaCha20-Poly1305 + iOS Keychain) - OAuth tokens in the iOS Keychain, never in UserDefaults - Strict ATS, no network exception FEATURES (all included in the Premium subscription) - 70+ rclone backends supported - Parallel transfers, pause, resume, queue - Adaptive bandwidth throttling (cellular / Wi-Fi) - Video and audio streaming with range requests - Built-in QuickLook preview - Search, sort, filter in folders - Detailed transfer stats - Exportable local logs for debugging SUBSCRIPTION TERMS The Rclone GUI Premium subscription auto-renews at the end of each period (€1.99/month or €19.99/year). Renewal is billed to your Apple ID within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://vitalysrdt.github.io/rclone-gui-ios/privacy.html OPEN SOURCE Rclone GUI is fully open source: https://github.com/VitalysRDT/rclone-gui-ios This app is not affiliated with Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Dropbox or any other cloud provider. "rclone" is a trademark of Nick Craig-Wood (rclone author).

Screenshots

Synctrain4 screens
Rclone GUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against Rclone GUI's 3. Synctrain also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). Rclone GUI's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, 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. Rclone GUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Rclone GUI. 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 Rclone GUI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, Rclone GUI every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Synctrain versus Rclone GUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynctrainRclone GUI
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
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT-ShapedVitalys ROUGETET--DE TROYANE

Customer experience

Synctrain

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

Rclone GUI

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

Rclone GUI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Rclone GUI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rclone GUI free?
Rclone GUI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Synctrain or Rclone GUI?
Rclone GUI is rated higher. Synctrain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Rclone GUI averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Synctrain or Rclone GUI have ads?
Neither Synctrain nor Rclone GUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synctrain or Rclone GUI?
Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rclone GUI every 4 days. Most recently, Synctrain was updated on October 7, 2026 and Rclone GUI on October 7, 2026.

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