# Synctrain vs Rclone GUI

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Synctrain | Rclone GUI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rclone-gui/id6770088773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 33 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T-Shaped](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758051723) | [Vitalys ROUGETET--DE TROYANE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826388664) |

## What reviewers say

### Synctrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctrain/id6553985316)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
- 🔓 Open-source and free
- 💡 Integrates with iOS Files app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔍 Could use more Apple-like design

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Sync delays on some devices

**Requested features**

- Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
- Faster initial connection to server


### Rclone GUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rclone-gui/id6770088773)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*