PhotoSync vs FTPReceiver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhotoSync
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photoSync is an app that lets you quickly, easily, and securely back up your photos across multiple devices. Featuring automatic backup, efficient data usage, and robust privacy protection, it makes managing your everyday photos much simpler. Key Features Automatic Sync: Automatically backs up your photos via Wi-Fi or mobile data. Fast & Data-Efficient: Uses delta sync to minimize data usage. Security: Protects your privacy with encryption for both data in transit and data at rest. Ideal For Users who want to easily share family photos across multiple devices. Anyone who wants to safely back up precious memories. Users looking to manage their photo library more efficiently. How to Use (3 Simple Steps) Install the app and set up your backup destination account. Select the albums or folders you want to sync. Specify the backup destination device and start the backup. Support If you have any issues or requests, please contact us via the in-app support feature. Supported languages and support hours are listed within the app. Privacy photoSync prioritizes the protection of your data. All data is encrypted both during transfer and in storage, and we never share it with unauthorized third parties. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy. Note: Demo Mode is a feature for checking the app’s functionality and does not perform any photo backups. photoSyncは、あなたの写真を素早く、かんたんに、そして安全に複数のデバイスへバックアップするためのアプリです。 自動バックアップ、効率的なデータ使用と強力なプライバシー保護を備え、日常の写真管理をぐっとシンプルにします。 主な機能 自動同期: 撮影した写真をWi‑Fiまたはモバイル通信で自動的にバックアップ。 高速&省データ: 差分同期で通信量を削減。 セキュリティ: 転送時と保存時の暗号化でプライバシーを保護。 家族の写真を複数端末で簡単に共有したい方 大切な思い出を安全にバックアップしておきたい方 写真データを効率よく管理したいユーザー 使い方(簡単3ステップ) アプリをインストールしてバックデバイス先のアカウント情報を設定 同期するアルバムやフォルダを選択 バックアップ先デバイスを指定してバックアップ開始 サポート 問題やご要望はアプリ内のサポートからお問い合わせください。 対応言語やサポート時間はアプリ内に記載されています。 プライバシー photoSyncはユーザーデータの保護を重視しています。 転送時・保存時ともに暗号化を行い、 第三者への無断共有は行いません。 詳しくはプライバシーポリシーをご確認ください。 注意: デモモードはアプリの動作確認のための機能であり、写真のバックアップは行いません。
FTPReceiver
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FTPReceiver is a dedicated app that receives FTP transfers from FTP-enabled mirrorless cameras to your iPhone via Wi-Fi hotspot. Photos taken with your camera are instantly transferred to your iPhone and automatically saved to a dedicated "FTP Receiver" album in the Photos app — perfect for instant sharing on social media or on-the-go backup. 【Key Features】 • FTP reception from FTP-enabled cameras (PASV mode supported) • Auto-save received images to a dedicated Photos album • Direct connection via iPhone hotspot • "Never Lock" mode to keep the screen awake during transfers • Real-time FTP server log display • Thumbnail list view of received files • Username and password authentication settings • Japanese and English language support 【How to Use】 1. Enable iPhone Personal Hotspot 2. Launch the app and tap "Start" 3. Connect your camera to the iPhone hotspot 4. Start FTP transfer from your camera 5. Photos are automatically saved to your Photos album 【Compatible Cameras】 Compatible with mirrorless cameras that support FTP transfer. [Note] Please be aware that MakerNote metadata may be lost if you edit photos using the iOS Photos app. If editing is required, we recommend editing on a separate device rather than on iOS. [Companion App] Works great alongside IPTCPhotoSender, our companion app that lets you embed IPTC metadata into your photos and send them to an FTP server. Together they cover the full workflow from camera to delivery. 【Subscription】 • Monthly Plan: $0.99/month (7-day free trial) • Yearly Plan: $9.99/year (7-day free trial) • Subscription automatically renews after the free trial ends • Cancel anytime in App Store settings 【Support】 Download camera connection settings, guides, and support: https://halaoki.github.io/app-support/ Support: r1ftpreceiver@outlook.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halaoki.github.io/r1ftpreceiver-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoSync at none against FTPReceiver's 2. PhotoSync also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. FTPReceiver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PhotoSync asks for nothing beyond the download.
PhotoSync ships an update every 9 days, FTPReceiver every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotoSync | FTPReceiver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | cos | Yoshiharu Aoki |
In-app purchases
PhotoSync
No in-app purchases
FTPReceiver
- FTPReceiver Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- FTPReceiver Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year









